Robinson Bridge among IABSE TOP 6
The Robinson Bridge is among the global TOP 6 pedestrian and cycle bridges, selected by the prestigious bridge & structure design jury of the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering Awards 2023. This year's selection was an extremely strong line-up of bridges by world-class designers - we are happy for the confirmation that we are among the best – and so are Hungarian structures.
The bridge has recently won the "Steel Structure of the Year" Award of the Hungarian Steel Structure Association, now it has also gained international recognition with the IABSE certificate. The public will have to wait until next year to access the bridge due to finalization works at the Athletics Center site, but we hope that it will be of great use to the people of Budapest.
Photo: SPECIÁLTERV
a new statement towards a cyclable budapest
The ‘Robinson’ Bridge is a newly built pedestrian bridge erected next to the new National Athletics Stadium in Budapest, Hungary.
The 168 m span bridge follows a curved path along the Danube with its pylon standing on a small island. The slender cable-stayed design harmonizes with its architectural and environmental context. The 170 m long and almost 70 m tall bridge structure is the largest bridge in Budapest and Hungary, designed exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists.
The pedestrian and cycle bridge plays a vital role in creating access to the Danube waterfront between the city centre and Csepel Island.
The bridge structure’s pylon is tall, yet slim and needle-like, cleverly avoiding any sense of rivalry with the stadium’s curved mass. The cable network is branching and transparent, revealing a new and exciting aspect from every angle, its rays leading skyward.
Photo: SPECIÁLTERV
The bridge was designed by Gábor Pál, SPECIÁLTERV
General contractor: ZÁÉV Építőipari Zrt. and Magyar Építő Zrt.
Bridge contractor: HÍDÉPÍTŐ Co.,
Steel structure fabrication: ACÉLHIDAK Ltd.
Further awards:
Steel Structure of the Year Award 2023 MAGÉSZ Hungarian Steel Structures Association
Award of Excellence 2023 Transportation Facilities category, Foundation for Constructors’ Masterworks
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Photo: Magyar Építők
