Ulm Kienlesbergbrücke
Ulm, Germany
Client
Stadtwerke Ulm
Programme
2012 - 2018
Design Team
Knight Architects, Krebs und Kiefer
Awards
Ulrich Finsterwalder Preis 2019
British Expertise International Awards 2019
Structural Award 2019
Civic Trust Awards 2020
Deutscher Ingenieurbaupreis 2020
Bridges claimed by people
Knight Architects' won this international competition. The Kienlesbergbrüecke provides the German city of Ulm with an important connection in the new ‘Line 2’ tram route and offers an attractive and enjoyable crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.
The architectural design of the bridge provides a social destination as well as a transport link. An elevated public lookout provides new views of the city, including the famous 530 foot-tall Minster, the tallest church tower in Europe.
The 270m-long crossing stands alongside the historic steel Neutor Bridge (1907). The new bridge makes contemporary reference to its neighbour in the arched form of the trussed beams between the pedestrian and tram decks. Seating is provided within the truss openings, creating intimate places for the public to enjoy.
The railway lands site had limited access for construction, multiple railway lines and overhead power lines. It inspired a design suited to prefabricated steel which could be delivered by road or rail, before being assembled within the site boundary and launched into position. The bridge was opened in 2018.
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