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The Rolling Bridge was conceived by Thomas Heatherwick. It consists of eight triangular sections hinged at the walkway level and connected above by two-part links that can be collapsed towards the deck by hydraulic cylinders mounted vertically between the sections.
Thomas Alexander Heatherwick, CBE RA RDI HonFREng (born 17 February 1970) [1] is an English designer and the founder of London-based design practice Heatherwick Studio. He works with a team of more than 200 architects, designers and entrepreneurs from his studio in King's Cross, London .
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The Rolling Bridge by Thomas Heatherwick, Paddington Basin: Date: 18 September 2010, 10:46:51: Source: Flickr: 'The Rolling Bridge' by Thomas Heatherwick, Paddington ...
The Rolling Bridge at the Paddington Basin was designed by Thomas Heatherwick, who wanted to create a bridge that, instead of breaking apart to let boats through, would "get out of the way" instead. Heatherwick's website cites the "fluid, coiling tails of the animatronic dinosaurs of Jurassic Park" as the initial influence behind the Bridge. [37]
Pages in category "Thomas Heatherwick" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. ... The Rolling Bridge; U. UK pavilion at Expo 2010; V.
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Thomas Heatherwick was proposed by Lumley as the designer for the bridge; he is mentioned favourably in her 2004 autobiography. [83] The Johnson-chaired Transport for London body initiated a competition for a new central London cross-river footbridge. Three firms were invited to submit proposals and Heatherwick Studios won the competition ...