Heatherwick's Rolling Bridge
The Rolling Bridge was designed by the award-winning Heatherwick Studio, working with structural engineers SKM Anthony Hunts.
Installed in August 2004, the Rolling Bridge spans an inlet of the Grand Union Canal, towards the head of Paddington Basin.
The Rolling Bridge at first appears inconspicuous; a simple steel and timber footbridge. To allow access for a boat to be moored in its inlet however, it slowly curls up until its two ends meet, forming an octagonal sculpture that stands on one side of the canal towpath.
The twelve metre bridge is made from eight triangular segments, which fold towards each other. The master unit hidden underground powers hydraulic rams within the bridge parapets, which fold the handrail. This is what enables the bridge to curl.
The Rolling Bridge was constructed at Littlehampton Welding in Sussex, and arrived at Paddington by canal. Since its official opening in September 2004 it has won a Structural Steel Award and an Emerging Architecture Award.
Every Wednesday and Friday at midday, and on Saturdays at 2pm, the team at Merchant Square delight visitors and people who live and work in Paddington by demonstrating the Rolling Bridge in action.
The Rolling Bridge In London HD 2014 HD
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London's Rolling Bridge is a type of curling or folding movable bridge is the part of the Grand Union Canal at Paddington Basin, London. Inspite of the connotation of its name, it is more accurately described as Curling. Heatherwick Studio's was commissioned to designed by SKM Anthony hunt with Packman Lucas, and built by Littlehampton Welding Ltd. The Hydraulic design and development was done by Primary Fluid Power Ltd.
The eight triangular sections hinged at the walkway level and connected above by two parts links that can collapsed towards the deck by Hydraulic Cylinders, which are concealed in vertical posts in the bridge parapets. The 12 meters long footbridge when it extended in resembles a conventional steel and timber. It allow the passage of boats, the hydraulic pistons are activated and the curls up until it two ends joins, to form an octagonal shape measuring 1 ½ of the waterway's width at that point.
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London - Heatherwick's The Rolling Bridge
The Rolling Bridge is a type of curling movable bridge completed in 2004 as part of the Grand Union Canal office & retail development project at Paddington Basin, London. Despite the connotation of its name, it is more accurately described as curling.
The Rolling Bridge was conceived by British designer Thomas Heatherwick, designed by SKM Anthony Hunt with Packman Lucas, and built by Littlehampton Welding Ltd. The Hydraulic design and development was done by Primary Fluid Power Ltd in the North West.
The bridge 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, which are concealed in vertical posts in the bridge parapets. When extended, it resembles a conventional steel and timber footbridge, and is 12 metres long. To allow the passage of boats, the hydraulic pistons are activated and the bridge curls up until its two ends join, to form an octagonal shape measuring one half of the waterway's width at that point.
The maintenance and opening of the bridge is managed by Merchant Square Estates and it is up every Friday at noon. Following maintenance issues in 2008, the bridge was repaired and was fully operational in April 2009.
In 2005, the bridge won the British Structural Steel Design Award.
Rolling Bridge london
Rolling Bridge at Paddington Basin London
Thomas Heatherwick rolling bridge
Rolling up like a caterpillar, this bridge in Paddington canal basin, London was designed by Thomas Heatherwick, now better known for his London 2012 Olympic cauldron.
At one time the bridge was furled and unfurled every Friday at noon. I'm not sure if they still do this.
The final scene give a glimpse of the front of our narrowboat Herbie, which was moored opposite.
London tower bridge opening and closing for Cruise
London tower bridge is a great tourist attraction spot. The opening and closing of this bridge is a must watch event for every London visitor. Every year Thousands of tourists come to see this occasion. This Bridge was built across the river Thames in the year 1886 to 1894. In 1894 it was opened for public. Tower Bridge is a combined bascule and suspension bridge in London which crosses the River Thames. It is close to the Tower of London, from which it takes its name, and has become an iconic symbol of London
Rolling Bridge in London!
LONDON SIGHTS,The Rolling Bridge, Paddington
When the Heatherwick Rolling Bridge is in its horizontal position, there’s nothing remotely strange about it, just another steel and wood-made bridge in London. But that all changes when it curves up until its two ends touch, to let boats pass. When curled, Heatherwick Bridge resembles an old watermill wheel.
Heatherwick Studio’s Rolling Bridge opens every Friday at noon but if the winds exceed 30 mph, the hidraulics may be unable to handle them, so the bridge doesn’t open.
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Paddington Basin's Bridges
Paddington Basin is home to two very special bridges, both doubling up as pedestrian crossings and as (quite literally) moving pieces of public art. The Fan Bridge gracefully splays as it rises, while the Rolling Bridge (conceived by Thomas Heatherwick) curls itself up into a ball like a shy caterpillar.
Both bridges 'perform' on Wednesday and Friday at noon and on Saturday afternoons at 2pm so next time you're in the area, go and catch the show.
Made in collaboration with Paddington Partnership. Find out more at
Cody Dock Rolling Bridge
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Ten years ago Cody Dock, was a neglected dump filled illegally with all kinds of waste. Since then and with the help of over 7000 volunteers this site has been utterly transformed and is now the centre of a dynamic creative community on East London’s River Lea.
Currently the dock itself remains empty but this will soon change. I have designed a new opening footbridge to cross the neck of the dock.This design is both unique and revolutionary filling a gap in a footpath and cycle route, which will connect the River Thames via Cody Dock to the source of the Lea in Herefordshire.
Inspired by Victorian canal engineering the bridge is a fully counter-balanced mechanism; so efficient it can be operated by hand with no need for a motor or electricity.
This footbridge is a key link enabling the opening up of the dock to the river. With this re-flooding, stagnant water will be replaced with fresh, allowing the historic dock to once again be used to moor barges.
Beyond this, the bridge will be a gateway welcoming visitors to a continuous 26 mile River Park that follows the Lea.
From city workers to local children Cody dock is a valuable natural haven for a growing community of people who are reconnecting with this beautiful forgotten waterway.
This rolling bridge, with its surprising and playful motion will serve as a landmark for a new creative district reactivating the River Lea.
Through offering skills, time or donation, you too can be a part of this bold and imaginative project.
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Rolling bridge is a unique design by Thomas Heatherwick. When activated, this simple footbridge transforms itself, snake like, into a perfect octagon -- rather resembling a hamster wheel. Operates every Friday 1200 hrs.
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Rolling Bridge
The Rolling Bridge is a type of curling movable bridge completed in 2004 as part of the Grand Union Canal office & retail development project at Paddington Basin, London.
The Rolling Bridge was conceived by British designer Thomas Heatherwick, designed by SKM Anthony Hunt with Packman Lucas, and built by Littlehampton Welding Ltd. The Hydraulic design and development was done by Primary Fluid Power Ltd in the North West.
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Heatherwick Studios: Rolling Bridge
Heatherwick Studios' Rolling Bridge project in Paddington Basin. Video composed of sequenced still-frame images.
Top 10 Interesting Bridges Around The World
Top 10 Interesting Bridges Around The World
10.Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
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9.Mathematical Bridge
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8.Hangzhou Bay
Hangzhou Bay, or the Bay of Hangzhou, is an inlet of the East China Sea, bordered by the province of Zhejiang and the municipality of Shanghai. The Qiantang River flows into the bay. It lies south of Shanghai, and ends at the city of Hangzhou.
7.Gateshead Millennium Bridge
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6.Tsing Ma Bridge HongKong
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5.London Bridge
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4.Forth Bridge
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3.Golden Gate Bridge
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2.Millau Viaduct
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1.Bridge of Sighs
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Paddington Basin Bridges! (Rolling & Fan Bridge)
Paddington Basin Bridges! (Rolling & Fan Bridge)
I go out to find the Rolling Bridge & Fan Bridge in Paddington. Unlike the last time I went, in 2016, they actually worked this time.
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Timelapse: Heatherwick's Rolling Bridge, Paddington
The Rolling Bridge was designed by the award-winning Heatherwick Studio, working with structural engineers SKM Anthony Hunts.
Installed in August 2004, the Rolling Bridge spans an inlet of the Grand Union Canal, towards the head of Paddington Basin.
The Rolling Bridge at first appears inconspicuous; a simple steel and timber footbridge. To allow access for a boat to be moored in its inlet however, it slowly curls up until its two ends meet, forming an octagonal sculpture that stands on one side of the canal towpath.
The twelve metre bridge is made from eight triangular segments, which fold towards each other. The master unit hidden underground powers hydraulic rams within the bridge parapets, which fold the handrail. This is what enables the bridge to curl.
The Rolling Bridge was constructed at Littlehampton Welding in Sussex, and arrived at Paddington by canal. Since its official opening in September 2004 it has won a Structural Steel Award and an Emerging Architecture Award.
Every Wednesday and Friday at midday and on Saturdays at noon the team at Merchant Square delight visitors and people who live and work in Paddington by demonstrating the Rolling Bridge in action.