2010 FINALISTS

The Kurilpa Bridge, QLD
Baulderstone Pty Ltd

The Kurilpa Bridge is a fusion of art and science to create a unique structure. The bold design and construction is the result of a creative partnership inspired by the concept of tensegrity, a modern art form and structural system to build the world’s first tensegrity pedestrian and cycle bridge.

The $55 million Kurilpa Bridge links Brisbane CBD to the new Millennium Arts Precinct and the Queensland Cultural Centre at South Bank on one side of the Brisbane River to Tank Street on the city side, and completes a loop with the Goodwill Bridge. In time, it will cater for 36,000 pedestrians and cyclists each week.

The design encourages people to enjoy the crossing experience and views of the river can be seen from two large viewing platforms, and an all-weather canopy cover for the entire length of the bridge. The bridge was delivered on time and on budget and was opened in October 2009 for Queensland’s 150th Anniversary celebrations.