Lego-Brücke, Concrete pedestrian bridge in Wuppertal, Germany.
The Lego-Brücke is a concrete crossing for pedestrians and cyclists in Wuppertal, painted with large colorful blocks across its surface. The structure spans over Schwesterstraße and connects residential areas using a simple beam construction.
The former railway bridge was transformed in 2011 by artist Martin Heuwold with approval from both the city and the Lego company. This creative redesign turned an overlooked structure into a recognized public artwork.
The bridge takes its name from the colorful design that greets daily users crossing between neighborhoods. Residents and visitors alike notice how the painted patterns have become part of the local identity, drawing photographers who appreciate the playful approach to infrastructure.
The crossing is open daily and provides a direct route for pedestrians and cyclists between northern neighborhoods. The bridge is easy to navigate and particularly useful during peak times when many people move between residential areas.
Local workers participated in a 13-day painting project that created optical illusions of giant toy building blocks. The careful color work makes the eye perceive three-dimensional forms as if massive plastic blocks protrude from the surface.
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