Salford Quays has long been a hub of activity; the docks here were among the busiest in the UK during the early years of the 20th century, handling millions of tonnes of cargo. In 1985, following the gradual decline of the docks, the area finally became the subject of an innovative regeneration plan, which brought attractions such as The Lowry and the Imperial War Museum North to the waterside. WilkinsonEyre contributed to the latest stage of its transformation with a footbridge as part of the BBC?s Media City development.

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Architects: WilkinsonEyre

Location: Salford, UK

Lenght: 100 meters

Project Year: 2011
Photographs: Daniel Hopkinson

Client: Peel Holdings

Structural Engineer: Gifford

Mechanical Engineer: Atkins Bennett

Lighting Designers: Pinniger

Planning Consultant: S Wright Ltd

Construction Management: Bovis

Main Contractor: Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited

Steelwork Fabricator: Rowecord

© Daniel Hopkinson

Salford Quays has long been a hub of activity; the docks here were among the busiest in the UK during the early years of the 20th century, handling millions of tonnes of cargo. In 1985, following the gradual decline of the docks,...