Chapman Taylor designing Panjiawan Mengqing Garden Bridge for Shanghai’s Suzhou Creek
Chapman Taylor’s concept design for the Panjiawan Mengqing Garden Bridge at Shanghai’s Suzhou Creek has been unveiled to the public in China.
The project provides a new pedestrian and cyclist connection between Shanghai’s Putuo and Jing'an districts. The new bridge is designed to make it more convenient for pedestrians and non-motorised vehicles to cross the Suzhou River, as well as creating a strong sculptural intervention which greatly enhances the visual character of this important part of the river landscape.
Starting from the M50 Creative Park waterfront trail in Putuo, the development connects with the surrounding municipal roads. It crosses the Suzhou River to the east, connecting with the slow-traffic riverside road and the Shanghai Railway Station Hub.
It takes the form of a pedestrian suspension bridge with a light and transparent shape, the design for which is inspired by the surrounding ecology and culture. The core bridge structure has a span of 82.5 metres and a width of 7.5 metres.
The west bank of the bridge structure subtly blends with the charming new landscape; on the busier east bank, a viewing platform is designed as a signature for the bridge.
The project’s structural design is highly innovative, ensuring long-term durability while delivering an impressive form. The bridge is elegantly and seamlessly integrated with the surrounding environment, bringing new vitality and convenience to this part of Shanghai's Suzhou River.