Architecture firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro has built the 250-foot-long Park Union Bridge in Colorado Springs that connects to the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum.
The bridge connects the museum celebrating America's Olympic and Paralympic athletes, also designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro, to the America the Beautiful Park in Colorado.
The bridge connects a park to a museum
Park Union Bridge is 25 feet high (7.6 metres) and spans an active railyard. The bridge by Diller Scofidio + Renfro is part of the studio's design for the museum, which opened in 2020.
Two interlocking loops of steel arch over the bridge to form a window that frames views of the surrounding landscape. At night, the bridge lights up to illuminate the walkway.
A looping steel canopy frames mountain views "The bridge is an exercise in fitness, both in terms of material and geometry," said Diller Scofidio + Renfro lead designer Benjamin Gilmartin.
"The hybrid steel structure functions as an arch and a truss, elegantly preserving views from Downtown to the majestic ranges of Pikes Peak."
Park Union Bridge is for pedestrians and cyclists
The bridge is designed for pedestrians and cyclists, connecting to local pathways including the Pikes Peak Greenway and the Midland Trail.
Diller Scofidio + Renfro created a modular design for Park Union Bridge, which was prefabricated in Houston, Texas. The deck is made of concrete, with painted structural steel elements and stainless steel cables.

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