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The Living Bridges of Cherrapunji

Thursday, October 15, 2009

In the depths of northeastern India, in one of the wettest places on earth, bridges aren’t built – they’re grown. The living bridges of Cherrapunji, India are made from the roots of the Ficus elastica tree. This tree produces a series of secondary roots from higher up its trunk and can comfortably perch atop huge [...]

Awesome Underwater Bridge

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

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Awesome Underwater Bridge – Bridge Between Sweden And Denmark This bridge and tunnel goes under water to allow movement of ships. In order for ships to pass, this bridge is half under the water. You drive down in the water and then come out on the other side. Truly a marvelous piece of engineering! This [...]

World’s Most Interesting Bridges

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

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Gateshead Millennium Bridge – England Designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects and engineered by Gifford, the bridge takes its place at the end of a line of distinguished bridges across the River Tyne, including the Tyne Bridge and Robert Stephenson’s High Level Bridge. Linking Gateshead with Newcastle via Gateshead Quays (described as one of the best [...]

Top 10 Unique Bridges

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

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9. Pedestrian Bridge, Texas This beautiful arched bridge in Lake Austin was a private build by Miro Rivera Architects and is used to connect the client’s main house to the smaller guest house on the other side of the water. The idea was to make the bridge seem as natural as possible within its surroundings [...]