The Helix
The Helix is a pedestrian bridge that spans the Singapore River in Singapore's Marina Bay neighborhood, linking numerous offices and commercial buildings. It is constructed using a complicated double-helix structure of DNA strands, similar to most pedestrian bridges you have probably seen.
The Helix was designed as a lighter, more attractive replacement for the vehicular bridge right next to it, the Bayfront Bridge, and was first made public in 2010. Multiple areas of shade are provided throughout the day by strategically placed canopies of perforated steel, making it a perfect lunch location for adjacent office workers. Thousands of multicolored LED lights are used to illuminate and highlight the double helix outline at night, giving the structure a natural-yet-current appearance.
International designers Cox Architecture from Australia, Arup from engineering, and Architects 61 from Singapore make up the design partnership. A portion of the inner spiral incorporates canopies for pedestrian shade composed of fritted glass and perforated steel mesh. The bridge features four viewing platforms that are strategically placed and offer views of the Marina Bay and the Singapore skyline. The double-helix construction of the bridge will be highlighted by a sequence of lights that illuminate it at night, giving tourists a unique visual experience.
- Total length: 280 metres (920 ft)
- Designer: ARUP Pte Ltd (Australia)
Rating: 4.7/5.0
Location: 7VQ6+36 Singapore
