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Castleford Bridge, Architect, Photos, English Project, Design, Structure, Images
Castleford Project, Yorkshire
New Bridge Development in north England, UK, Europe
Designed by McDowell+Bendetti with Alan Baxter Associates and Arup
and constructed by Costain, Castleford Bridge is the most ambitious
construction project of eleven interventions in Castleford as part
of The Castleford Project, the Worlds first televised regeneration
project, which is being filmed by Channel 4.
Castleford Bridge Photos : Tim Soar

130 metres in length the S-shaped Castleford Bridge curves in response
to the site context of the mill, the weir and old wrecked barge, giving
users maximum experience of these landmarks and the lively flow of
white water over the weir apron.
The streamlined timber deck bridge is designed as a generous public
space as well as a route with the structure rising through the deck
to create four 20m curving benches to sit and enjoy the panoramic
views.
Decking is made of untreated Camaru boards, a highly durable timber
twice the density of oak, sourced from sustainable forests in Brazil.
The boards run longitudinally along the bridge and over the benches
(with anti-slip strips on the edge) and are fitted together by a unique
concealed clamped-fixing system, tailor made for the project.
Stainless steel balustrades and Camaru handrails with embedded lighting
provide maximum visibility for users with minimal visual impact on
riverscape.

The bridge is the first phase of McDowell+Bendetti's proposed waterfront
regeneration master plan, which includes a new public square and boardwalk
on the south bank, a landscaped public space on the north bank, and
a cohesive lighting strategy surrounding the bay called the string
of pearls.
Castleford Bridge images / information from McDowell+Bendetti
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Castleford Bridge - page : adrian welch / isabelle
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