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parametric design software: we love it

We’ve made a video on how we use parametric design software to optimise our designs. It’s an efficient way to compare design choices and their impact on the overall appearance as well as the amount of building material needed. We now use programs such as Rhino for quite a lot of our projects, for example the design of the bicycle bridges for the LA River project and the Nigtevecht bicycle bridge.

other news

observations towers seeking location!

October 19, 2023

In close collaboration with the talented Seoul based architect Saul Kim, we recently designed a series of sculptural observation tower concepts: three proper observation towers and one bridge/observation tower. Each interesting structures with a height of around 12 to 15 metres.

new download: bridge construction cost reference book

July 3, 2023

Are you curious to find out how much it costs to construct a bridge? We've gathered construction cost data for 70 of our bridges and put them in a handy reference book, by category and in ascending order of cost. This latest publication is now available! Download it for free by simply leaving your name and e-mail

landmark movable bridge completed

June 5, 2023

The iconic Michiel de Ruyter Bridge has been completed! This movable bridge has many faces and will in future be the main entrance to the Zeeheldenwijk housing development in the Dutch village of Urk. When opened, tower and counterweight resemble the shape of a netting needle, which refers to the main characteristic of the fishing village.

design study for replacement of 40+ Belgian bridges

February 2, 2023

The Flemish government selected around 40 bridges that they want to have replaced by 2030. A consortium of Arcadis, SBE and Tractebel was recently commissioned to prepare this large-scale replacement operation. The consortium has asked ipv Delft to help them create a manual outlining the desired design quality for the new bridges.