Infinity Bridge: Stockton-on-Tees

Infinity Bridge in Stockton-on-Tees, UK designed by Expedition Engineering and interactive lighting by Speirs and Majors. Infinity Bridge in Stockton-on-Tees, UK designed by Expedition Engineering and interactive lighting design by Speirs and Majors. Infinity Bridge in Stockton-on-Tees, UK designed by Expedition Engineering and interactive lighting design by Speirs and Majors. Click to enlarge

The Infinity Bridge, a pedestrian bridge in Stockton-on-Tees in the UK, is suspended from a pair of beautiful asymmetrical bowstring arches that, when reflected in the water, look like the flowing double loop of the infinity symbol, hence the name. Designed by Expedition Engineering and Spence Associates, not only are the shape and reflection striking and interesting, but the lighting design by Speirs & Major makes the bridge an interactive kinetic experience. The deck of the footbridge is cloaked in a blue glow that shifts to a white light that moves along with you as you cross, much like a protective spotlight. You can see it in action in the video below.

Photos: Brian Swales and Morley von Sternburg.

via e-archtitect

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