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CISC British Columbia Awards 2008

 

Griffiths Drive Pedestrian Bridge

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ARCHITECTURAL AWARD
Award of Excellence

Owner: City of Burnaby
Architect: Busby Perkins + Will Architects
Structural Engineer: Fast + Epp Structural Engineers
Project Manager: Urban Systems Ltd.
General Contractor: GCL Contracting & Engineering Inc.
Steel Fabricator: Cougar Metal 2005 Ltd.
Steel Detailer: Genifab Detailing & Engineering
Steel Erector: KWH Constructors

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Fast + Epp was retained by the City of Burnaby to design a pedestrian bridge over Griffiths Drive as part of an overall urban trail revitalization. Working closely with Busby Perkins + Will Architects and Urban Systems Civil/Lead Consultants, the team produced an innovative solution for a single arch bridge concept that responded best to the construction budget, challenging site constraints and the strong aesthetic criteria.

The pedestrian bridge comprises a main arch span for the portion over the roadway and a series of elevated “jump spans” beyond the arch at each end to support the bridge deck until it meets the at-grade urban trail.

The bridge showcases the strength, versatility and elegance of structural steel in all aspects of it design. From the gracefulness of the long spanning arch to the lightness of the tension cables this bridge was enhanced by the use of structural steel.