movable bridges

The city council of Steenwijkerland wanted to replace the already existing hydrautic bridge over the Doldercanal and asked several agencies to make a new design whereupon ipv Delft got the assignment to realize the hydraulic bridge.

All-round design

It is striking that the movable bridge has two faces: a robust, sturdy appearance with brickwork on the south side and a light, transparent appearance for the part that borders the Urkerweg. This division is inspired by the location of the bridge on the transition between ecological green zone (north bank) and new housing estate (south side).

The new landmark is a valuable connection: as the main access to the future Zeeheldenwijk, but also as a meeting place for all Urk residents. For example, on the south bank immediately next to the bridge there is a spacious staircase that offers seating and leads to a fishing spot. On the north bank there is a pedestrian path along the Vaart under the bridge. From the point of view of traffic safety, two adjacent bridge decks were chosen for the bridge. The widest bridge deck is for car traffic, the other for cyclists and pedestrians.

More information: Project page

All-round design

It is striking that the movable bridge has two faces: a robust, sturdy appearance with brickwork on the south side and a light, transparent appearance for the part that borders the Urkerweg. This division is inspired by the location of the bridge on the transition between ecological green zone (north bank) and new housing estate (south side).

The new landmark is a valuable connection: as the main access to the future Zeeheldenwijk, but also as a meeting place for all Urk residents. For example, on the south bank immediately next to the bridge there is a spacious staircase that offers seating and leads to a fishing spot. On the north bank there is a pedestrian path along the Vaart under the bridge. From the point of view of traffic safety, two adjacent bridge decks were chosen for the bridge. The widest bridge deck is for car traffic, the other for cyclists and pedestrians.

More information: Project page

All-round design

It is striking that the movable bridge has two faces: a robust, sturdy appearance with brickwork on the south side and a light, transparent appearance for the part that borders the Urkerweg. This division is inspired by the location of the bridge on the transition between ecological green zone (north bank) and new housing estate (south side).

The new landmark is a valuable connection: as the main access to the future Zeeheldenwijk, but also as a meeting place for all Urk residents. For example, on the south bank immediately next to the bridge there is a spacious staircase that offers seating and leads to a fishing spot. On the north bank there is a pedestrian path along the Vaart under the bridge. From the point of view of traffic safety, two adjacent bridge decks were chosen for the bridge. The widest bridge deck is for car traffic, the other for cyclists and pedestrians.

More information: Project page

All-round design

It is striking that the movable bridge has two faces: a robust, sturdy appearance with brickwork on the south side and a light, transparent appearance for the part that borders the Urkerweg. This division is inspired by the location of the bridge on the transition between ecological green zone (north bank) and new housing estate (south side).

The new landmark is a valuable connection: as the main access to the future Zeeheldenwijk, but also as a meeting place for all Urk residents. For example, on the south bank immediately next to the bridge there is a spacious staircase that offers seating and leads to a fishing spot. On the north bank there is a pedestrian path along the Vaart under the bridge. From the point of view of traffic safety, two adjacent bridge decks were chosen for the bridge. The widest bridge deck is for car traffic, the other for cyclists and pedestrians.

More information: Project page

All-round design

It is striking that the movable bridge has two faces: a robust, sturdy appearance with brickwork on the south side and a light, transparent appearance for the part that borders the Urkerweg. This division is inspired by the location of the bridge on the transition between ecological green zone (north bank) and new housing estate (south side).

The new landmark is a valuable connection: as the main access to the future Zeeheldenwijk, but also as a meeting place for all Urk residents. For example, on the south bank immediately next to the bridge there is a spacious staircase that offers seating and leads to a fishing spot. On the north bank there is a pedestrian path along the Vaart under the bridge. From the point of view of traffic safety, two adjacent bridge decks were chosen for the bridge. The widest bridge deck is for car traffic, the other for cyclists and pedestrians.

More information: Project page

All-round design

It is striking that the movable bridge has two faces: a robust, sturdy appearance with brickwork on the south side and a light, transparent appearance for the part that borders the Urkerweg. This division is inspired by the location of the bridge on the transition between ecological green zone (north bank) and new housing estate (south side).

The new landmark is a valuable connection: as the main access to the future Zeeheldenwijk, but also as a meeting place for all Urk residents. For example, on the south bank immediately next to the bridge there is a spacious staircase that offers seating and leads to a fishing spot. On the north bank there is a pedestrian path along the Vaart under the bridge. From the point of view of traffic safety, two adjacent bridge decks were chosen for the bridge. The widest bridge deck is for car traffic, the other for cyclists and pedestrians.

More information: Project page

All-round design

It is striking that the movable bridge has two faces: a robust, sturdy appearance with brickwork on the south side and a light, transparent appearance for the part that borders the Urkerweg. This division is inspired by the location of the bridge on the transition between ecological green zone (north bank) and new housing estate (south side).

The new landmark is a valuable connection: as the main access to the future Zeeheldenwijk, but also as a meeting place for all Urk residents. For example, on the south bank immediately next to the bridge there is a spacious staircase that offers seating and leads to a fishing spot. On the north bank there is a pedestrian path along the Vaart under the bridge. From the point of view of traffic safety, two adjacent bridge decks were chosen for the bridge. The widest bridge deck is for car traffic, the other for cyclists and pedestrians.

More information: Project page

All-round design

It is striking that the movable bridge has two faces: a robust, sturdy appearance with brickwork on the south side and a light, transparent appearance for the part that borders the Urkerweg. This division is inspired by the location of the bridge on the transition between ecological green zone (north bank) and new housing estate (south side).

The new landmark is a valuable connection: as the main access to the future Zeeheldenwijk, but also as a meeting place for all Urk residents. For example, on the south bank immediately next to the bridge there is a spacious staircase that offers seating and leads to a fishing spot. On the north bank there is a pedestrian path along the Vaart under the bridge. From the point of view of traffic safety, two adjacent bridge decks were chosen for the bridge. The widest bridge deck is for car traffic, the other for cyclists and pedestrians.

More information: Project page

All-round design

It is striking that the movable bridge has two faces: a robust, sturdy appearance with brickwork on the south side and a light, transparent appearance for the part that borders the Urkerweg. This division is inspired by the location of the bridge on the transition between ecological green zone (north bank) and new housing estate (south side).

The new landmark is a valuable connection: as the main access to the future Zeeheldenwijk, but also as a meeting place for all Urk residents. For example, on the south bank immediately next to the bridge there is a spacious staircase that offers seating and leads to a fishing spot. On the north bank there is a pedestrian path along the Vaart under the bridge. From the point of view of traffic safety, two adjacent bridge decks were chosen for the bridge. The widest bridge deck is for car traffic, the other for cyclists and pedestrians.

More information: Project page

All-round design

It is striking that the movable bridge has two faces: a robust, sturdy appearance with brickwork on the south side and a light, transparent appearance for the part that borders the Urkerweg. This division is inspired by the location of the bridge on the transition between ecological green zone (north bank) and new housing estate (south side).

The new landmark is a valuable connection: as the main access to the future Zeeheldenwijk, but also as a meeting place for all Urk residents. For example, on the south bank immediately next to the bridge there is a spacious staircase that offers seating and leads to a fishing spot. On the north bank there is a pedestrian path along the Vaart under the bridge. From the point of view of traffic safety, two adjacent bridge decks were chosen for the bridge. The widest bridge deck is for car traffic, the other for cyclists and pedestrians.

More information: Project page

Impressive drawbridge

The new drawbridge, designed by ipv Delft, is located at a location with open sight lines over the Industriehaven and the Minckelersweg and provides access to the Waarderpolder business park under development. This area contains a lot of industrial heritage, such as the former buildings of machine and crane builder Figee.

The industrial environment and the history of machine and crane construction served as a source of inspiration for the integral bridge design: a powerful, timeless and sturdy drawbridge. A bridge with a clear and recognizable silhouette. In addition, the construction and operation of the various parts are clearly visible and readable, which refers to Figee's functional machines and cranes.

More information: Project page

Impressive drawbridge

The new drawbridge, designed by ipv Delft, is located at a location with open sight lines over the Industriehaven and the Minckelersweg and provides access to the Waarderpolder business park under development. This area contains a lot of industrial heritage, such as the former buildings of machine and crane builder Figee.

The industrial environment and the history of machine and crane construction served as a source of inspiration for the integral bridge design: a powerful, timeless and sturdy drawbridge. A bridge with a clear and recognizable silhouette. In addition, the construction and operation of the various parts are clearly visible and readable, which refers to Figee's functional machines and cranes.

More information: Project page

Impressive drawbridge

The new drawbridge, designed by ipv Delft, is located at a location with open sight lines over the Industriehaven and the Minckelersweg and provides access to the Waarderpolder business park under development. This area contains a lot of industrial heritage, such as the former buildings of machine and crane builder Figee.

The industrial environment and the history of machine and crane construction served as a source of inspiration for the integral bridge design: a powerful, timeless and sturdy drawbridge. A bridge with a clear and recognizable silhouette. In addition, the construction and operation of the various parts are clearly visible and readable, which refers to Figee's functional machines and cranes.

More information: Project page

Impressive drawbridge

The new drawbridge, designed by ipv Delft, is located at a location with open sight lines over the Industriehaven and the Minckelersweg and provides access to the Waarderpolder business park under development. This area contains a lot of industrial heritage, such as the former buildings of machine and crane builder Figee.

The industrial environment and the history of machine and crane construction served as a source of inspiration for the integral bridge design: a powerful, timeless and sturdy drawbridge. A bridge with a clear and recognizable silhouette. In addition, the construction and operation of the various parts are clearly visible and readable, which refers to Figee's functional machines and cranes.

More information: Project page

Impressive drawbridge

The new drawbridge, designed by ipv Delft, is located at a location with open sight lines over the Industriehaven and the Minckelersweg and provides access to the Waarderpolder business park under development. This area contains a lot of industrial heritage, such as the former buildings of machine and crane builder Figee.

The industrial environment and the history of machine and crane construction served as a source of inspiration for the integral bridge design: a powerful, timeless and sturdy drawbridge. A bridge with a clear and recognizable silhouette. In addition, the construction and operation of the various parts are clearly visible and readable, which refers to Figee's functional machines and cranes.

More information: Project page