WilkinsonEyre

Media City Footbridge

MEDIA CITY FOOTBRIDGE

WilkinsonEyre

Media City Footbridge
© Daniel Hopkinson

ARCHITECTS
WilkinsonEyre

YEAR
2011

PHOTOGRAPHS
Daniel Hopkinson

MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Atkins Bennett

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Bovis

LENGHT
100 meters

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Gifford

LIGHTING DESIGNERS
Pinniger

PLANNING CONSULTANT
S Wright Ltd

MAIN CONTRACTOR
Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited

STEELWORK FABRICATOR
Rowecord

CLIENT
Peel Holdings

LOCATION
Salford, United Kingdom

CATEGORY
Pedestrian Bridge

Media City Footbridge
© Daniel Hopkinson

Text description provided by architect.

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.

Media City Footbridge
© Daniel Hopkinson
Media City Footbridge
© Daniel Hopkinson

WilkinsonEyre contributed to the latest stage of its transformation with a footbridge as part of the BBC’s Media City development.

WilkinsonEyre’s footbridge forms a visual landmark and sculptural gateway to the Media City site and connects it with satellite developments and attractions on the southern side of the Manchester Ship Canal.

Media City Footbridge
© Daniel Hopkinson
Media City Footbridge
© Daniel Hopkinson
Media City Footbridge
© Daniel Hopkinson

It is a critical element in weaving together the new urban grain, reinforcing links that were not there before, and helping to bring about a new sense of place.


Media City Footbridge
Site Plan
Media City Footbridge
Plan


Media City Footbridge
Detail
Media City Footbridge
Elevation

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