Case Study
Baakenhafen Bridge Hamburg, Germany
Copyright © 1976-2017 BuroHappold Engineering. All Rights Reserved CLIEN T HafenCity Hamburg GmbH ARCHI T EC T Wilkinson Eyre Architects PROJECT VALUE €12 million DUR AT I O N 2009 – 2013 SERVICES PROVIDED BY BURO HAPPO LD Bridge engineering, structural engineering, building services engineering The bridge across the Baakenhafen, will form the main link into a major new harbour development in Hamburg. Working with architects Wilkinson Eyre, BuroHappold Engineering have undertaken full detailed engineering design of this deceptively simple bridge, spanning the Elbe River at HafenCity, Europe’s largest inner-city development. Comprising three traffic lanes, cycle lanes and undulating cantilever walkways within its 21m width, the bridge also provides terraces with seatin