Helix Bridge

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Project: Helix Bridge
Author: Cox Architecture + Architects 61 + Arup Engineers
Location: The Helix at Raffles Avenue and Bayfront Bridge, Singapore
Year: 2010

This landmark bridge at Singapore’s Marina Bay is inspired by the geometric arrangement of DNA, with a walkway encircled by opposing double helix structures of stainless steel. 

Arup’s lighting designers emphasised the DNA-inspired design through a series of dynamic multi-coloured LED lights installed on the helix structures. 

The outward-facing luminaires accentuate the sweeping structural curves, with another discreet array of lights illuminating the internal canopy of glass and steel mesh to create a dynamic membrane of light. The inner helix uses white light to illuminate a path for pedestrians. 

Four viewing ‘pods’ extend out over the water, allowing visitors a 360 degree view of the skyline. Glass openings in the floor provide a connection to the water below. 

The 280m-long bridge is the world’s first curved double-helix bridge, and provides pedestrians a direct connection between Marina Centre, the waterfront area and Marina Bay Sands® integrated resort.