Julius Caesar bridge
| Year | 2002 - 2006 |
|---|---|
| Typology | Moveable bridge |
| Location | Leiden, NL |
| Client | Municipality of Leiden |
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| Architects | This project has been designed by Syb van Breda at Royal Haskoning in collaboration with Joris Smits and René Rijkers |
A high tech steel and glass structure over a tree lined canal. The bridge has a classic movement mechanism in the form of a counterweight. However, this is concealed in a refined way. At first glance it seems that the bridge cannot be opened at all. When it opens to allow a ship to pass through, the solid deck suddenly fragments. Usually the deck is connected though, underlining the strong link between Roomburg and the city centre of Leiden.