Useful Studio worked with Expedition Engineering on the design of a new footbridge linking Chiswick Business Park to the west and the Colonial Drive Residential Development and Chiswick Park Underground Station to the east.
Sustainability, efficiency, and elegance drives the design, which is composed of three arches that increase in height from west to east, in-line with the significance of the spans. The graceful arches present a natural form in their surroundings and the earthy tones provided by the weathered steel and hardwood timber deck complement the adjacent nature reserve and park.
The arched proposal is a highly efficient form that maximises off-site fabrication, minimises disruption during construction and reduces material use and waste to ensure minimal environmental impact. This design ethos has been carried through from conception and into the design considerations for construction and demolition.
The bridge has won numerous awards including the 2019 AJ Award for ‘Best Infrastructure project’, Institute of Civil Engineers, ICE 2019 winner for ‘Innovation’ and ‘People’s Choice Award’. It was also included in the 2020 Dezeen ‘Top 10 Bridges in the World’.
Charles Funke
Expedition Engineering
Lendlease Construction
Spiers and Major
