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final design Zwolle train station footbridge completed

An attractive public park, 130 by 10 meters in size, located right above the railway tracks, with a unique fully timber bridge deck. In a nutshell, that’s the sustainable and green footbridge at Zwolle train station. It is with pride that ipv Delft, Karres en Brands (coordinating architect) and German Ingenieurbüro Miebach now present the final design. Building company Dura Vermeer has been awarded the contract to build the prestigious design. Building will start in 2023.

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public recognition for Zwolle train station bridge

November 20, 2025

The innovative timber trainstation footbridge has been awarded the People's Choice Award at the annual Dutch timber design awards (Nationale Houtbouwprijs) 2025. The bridge has a loadbearing timber structure as well as a timber deck. In addition, the elevator shafts have a timber structure.

updated! Reference book bridge construction cost

September 25, 2025

As overall prices are still on the rise, bridges are no exception. Therefor, we have updated our reference book on bridge construction cost to the price level of January 2025. We've also added some recently completed projects to give you the best overview possible.

festivities mark opening of unique timber footbridge in Zwolle (NL)

September 1, 2025

There is no other bridge like it: the Zwolle train station footbridge. Designed as an elevated park across the railway tracks, this timber footbridge combines function with recreation and sustainability. A weekend of festivities marks the opening of this unique project on September 5th.

come meet us at the Footbridge Conference!

July 31, 2025

From September 3rd until September 5th two of our designers will be present at the Footbridge Conference 2025 in Chur, Switserland. Ronald Rozemeijer and Thomas Kaasschieter will both be holding a presentation there as well.