Architects and engineers from Arup Associates teamed up to design this curvaceous pedestrian and cycling bridge, which has been built over the inlet of the Swan River in Perth, Australia (+ slideshow).
Photograph by Jacaranda
Arup's Elizabeth Quay Bridge forms part of the wider revitalisation of Elizabeth Quay, a 2.7-hectare inlet in the city's central business district, featuring a promenade, housing, shops, offices and restaurants.
Photograph by Jacaranda
The 110-metre-long cable-stayed bridge has a wavy eucalyptus-wood deck shaped like an elongated S, framed by a pair of leaning steel arches.
Photograph by Jacaranda
"The concept design was driven by a desire to have a simple but iconic form that respected the Quay's existing masterplan, while ensuring that the structure took full advantage of its spectacularly unique location," said Perth office leader Alistair Avern-Taplin. Photograph by Jacaranda
"It is an iconic project that will forever change the way people enjoy one of the country's most vibrant and diverse cities."

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The deck's gently curving outline allows the form to ramp upwards to leave space for boats to pass along the river below, while its pair of 22-metre-tall arches provide stability.
Photograph by Nick Birmingham
The arches are strung with steel cables. They meet in the centre of the inlet to create an M-shaped ...