Safdie Rabines Architects has received “Orchids” for two recently completed projects, the San Elijo Lagoon Pedestrian Bridge and the Epstein Family Amphitheater at UC San Diego. Both structures received awards in the Public Architecture category, and were acknowledged during last … Continued
Category: Bridges/Infrastructure
First Images of Lusail City’s Junction 9
Construction photos for the SRA-designed Junction 9 highway infrastructure elements have arrived as the project nears completion. Located in Doha, Qatar’s “smart” Lusail City near the Lusail Twin Pedestrian Bridges, SRA employed a powerful 3D parametric design software to develop detailed … Continued
Sellwood Bridge: 4 Years in 4 Minutes
The people of Portland, Oregon are celebrating the completion of the new Sellwood Bridge this weekend in preparation for its official opening on March 1st. The festivities started last night, as sentimental fans of the original 90-year-old Sellwood Bridge said their goodbyes … Continued
Happy Monday
Hello, Happy Monday (the first Monday of 2016) and Happy New Year! We are back at it, and excited about the upcoming year for a number of reasons – with a handful of projects nearing completion, and more to immerse ourselves in. … Continued
Deck the Span
December 2015 is for decking – and not just the holiday halls. The sixth of nine major concrete pours on Portland’s new Sellwood Bridge deck took place this past Saturday. In order to load the structure uniformly, the pours are … Continued
Louvered Canopies Installed on Lusail Bridges
Two louvered canopies were installed on the Lusail Pedestrian Bridges in Doha, Qatar this week. The canopies are incorporated into steel cables that are affixed to two concrete pylons that both support and link the twin bridges. Eight canopies in all will provide … Continued
Sellwood Bridge Milestones
A major project milestone occurred in late October when the first concrete pour was completed for one of the main steel arch spans of the new Sellwood Bridge in Portland, Oregon. Eleven pours will be required as the concrete deck … Continued