The Clip, Shortlisted Project for Nine Elms and Pimlico Bridge, Development, London Design Project
The Clip Bridge, London
Thames Crossing Development between Vauxhall & Pimlico, London, UK – design by Architects of Invention
27 Mar 2015
The Clip Nine Elms and Pimlico Bridge
Location: Miles Street, Vauxhall, London, England, UK
Design: Architects of Invention
Shortlisted Design for Nine Elms to Pimlico Bridge Competition
The new link between historic Pimlico and the cutting-edge development at Nine Elms should express the city’s ambitions for those neighbourhoods and for London as a whole.
On the south side, a gateway that will define a modern development; on the north side, a seamless entrance to classic Pimlico and Victoria beyond. Over the river, two asymmetrical arches gracefully soar over a continuous loop – a striking geometry that refers to London’s other bridges while reproducing none of them.
Dedicated cycling lanes mean that The Clip will become a vital artery for commuters. The separate pedestrian paths and public realm frame new perspectives on the city making it a place to linger, meet friends and enjoy the view. The vertical arches and the horizontal loop frame vistas east and west towards the London Eye and the revitalised Battersea Power Station. Separation of the walkways results in a different viewing experience, through the loop at passing boats and out towards the city.
The design is sensitive both to the white stucco-fronted Regency architecture of Pimlico, and also to the sculptural and innovative ideas of the new Nine Elms. The cycle lanes are accessible through ramps, while there are segregated ramps and lifts for pedestrian and disabled users. The landing points touch lightly on either side forming a safe and seamless transition for all users. With its unobstructed views and spacious walkways The Clip will become an attraction for both Londoners and visitors.
The Clip: Bringing Londoners Together
The Clip – Building Information
AI Team: Davit Tsanava, Dominykas Daunys, Nikoloz Japaridze, Anton Khmelnitskiy, Ivane Ksnelashvili
Consultants:
Lead Bridge Consultant – Hewson Consulting
Structure – Engenuiti
Landscape – Hyland Edgar Driver
Lighting – Lumieres Studio
Cost Consultant – Gardiner & Theobald
Planning Consultant – Savills
Fluvial and Hydraulics – Edenvale Young
Nine Elms and Pimlico Bridge – shortlisted designs
Please visit www.nepbridgecompetition.co.uk for further information.
The Clip for Nine Elms and Pimlico Bridge images / information from Architects of Invention
Architects of Invention – architectural projects on e-architect
Location: Pimlico / Vaushall, west London, England, UK
London Buildings
Contemporary London Architecture Designs
London Architecture Designs – chronological list
London Architectural Tours – tailored UK capital city walks by e-architect
Nine Elms London Developments
Extending London’s South Bank culture
image from Wandsworth Council
Battersea Underground Line Extension
Nine Elms Parkside
Masterplan design: Allies & Morrison Architects
image from Wandsworth Council
Vauxhall Square
image from developer
Vauxhall Square
Design: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates – KPF
image from Wandsworth Council
Embassy Gardens Nine Elms
Design: Sir Terry Farrell + various architects
picture from Wandsworth Council
Riverlight Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea
Nine Elms and Pimlico Bridge Design Competition
Nine Elms Wandsworth Development
Vauxhall Developments
Vauxhall Tower
Design: Broadway Malyan
Vauxhall Tower
The Octave
Design: Make Architects
Vauxhall Bondway
St Georges Wharf Development – incl. Vauxhall Tower
Design: Broadway Malyan
St Georges Wharf Development
Battersea Power Station – redevelopment masterplan
Design: Rafael Viñoly
Battersea Power Station Development
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