Bridge Pavilion, Pedestrian bridge and exhibition space in Zaragoza, Spain
Bridge Pavilion is a covered footbridge that spans 260 meters across the Ebro River and is enveloped by roughly 29,000 glass panels arranged in a diamond pattern. The steel-framed structure contains two exhibition floors connected by ramps, providing around 7,000 square meters of space for rotating exhibitions and events.
Architect Zaha Hadid designed this structure for the 2008 International Water Exhibition, and it became Spain's first inhabited bridge upon completion. The innovation was creating a bridge that could simultaneously function as an exhibition venue.
The structure embodies the form of a gladiolus flower, creating a visual connection between the two riverbanks. Visitors experience a strong sense of how the design bridges the city and the water in a very physical way.
Access throughout the structure is via gentle ramps, allowing you to navigate both floors without stairs. Budget enough time to walk the full length and enjoy the river views from within the glass-enclosed spaces.
The foundations were sunk 72 meters deep into the riverbed, an extraordinary technical achievement at the time of construction. This depth was necessary to ensure the stability of the structure spanning the water.
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