Helix Bridge

The Double Helix Bridge is an award winning design of the world’s first double helix structure bridge at Marina Bay, Singapore as announced by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA). The bridge will complement other major development projects planned in the area, including the highly-anticipated Integrated Resort (with casinos), Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay and the 438,000sqm business and financial centre.

The design consortium is an international team with Australian architects the Cox Group and engineers Arup, combining with Singapore based Architects 61. The bridge is slated to be a focal point for the community. Linking cultural, recreational and entertainment facilities in the area and complementing the walking look around Marina Bay. On the walls of the bridge, paintings and drawings of young children would be put up for tourists and Singaporeans alike to enjoy.

To that end, canopies (made of fritted-glass and perforated steel mesh) will be incorporated along parts of the inner spiral to provide shade for pedestrians. It will also include five viewing platforms at strategic locations that allow views out to the city skyline and the events taking place within Marina Bay.

Said Mrs Cheong Koon Hean, Chief Executive Officer, URA: 'The design stood out for us for a number of reasons – it was structurally innovative, which is important since Marina Bay will be the home to a number of landmark developments; it offers a memorable crossing experience for pedestrians; and finally, the design takes into account the spectacular views available from the location and Singapore’s hot and humid climate.'