Background

The bridge is located on the River Thames in London. It links two areas of very different style. On the one side is a vast commercial development, mainly made of concrete, stone block with glass.  On on the other side is the more delicate part, containing 19th century warehouses  with a quayside piazza, mainly made of bricks.

The architects designed the bridge as an insect touching the water as lightly as a water skater. They place an emphasis on the horizontal stretch of water. Thus, the two areas on each side are still separated although now there is a bridge between them.

In addition the architects use a very bright colour — lime green to coat the main body of the bridge. Making it become visible even though  it lies amongst huge buildings.