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Helix Bridge is a pedestrian bridge located in the Marina Bay area of Singapore, extending across the mouth of Marina Bay. The structure connects Marina Centre with the Bayfront area, facilitating pedestrian access between Raffles Avenue and urban focal points such as Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay. Designed with a double-helix form inspired by the DNA spiral, the bridge is constructed on a steel structural system whose curved plan geometry guides pedestrian flow around the bay. The bri

Sydney Harbour Bridge, Australia, is a large-scale arch bridge connecting the northern and southern shores of Sydney Harbour. Opened in 1932, the bridge was constructed according to the engineering conditions of its time and contributed significantly to Sydney’s development. Due to its technical features and symbolic status at the national level, the bridge, with its arch span, pylons and steel construction, holds a place in Australia’s cultural heritage.HistoryThe construction of the Sydney Har

Erasmus Bridge is a bridge spanning the Nieuwe Maas River in the city of Rotterdam, Netherlands, connecting the northern and southern banks of the city. The bridge links the city center with the Kop van Zuid area on the southern bank. It carries lanes for motor vehicle traffic, tram lines, a bicycle path, and a pedestrian walkway. The bridge is also known by the nickname De Zwaan (The Swan). The bridge was opened to service in 1996.HistoryThe design of the Erasmus Bridge was completed in 1990 by