Tamsui River Bridge to Open on May 12; Engineering Aesthetics Exhibition to Debut Simultaneously
The Tamsui River Bridge will open on May 12. The Directorate General of Highways announced today that in collaboration with the curation team, an "Engineering Aesthetics Exhibition" will be held at the Bridge Management Center from the opening date until August 12, introducing the new national landmark that combines engineering, aesthetics, and humanities.
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The Tamsui River Bridge, connecting Tamsui and Bali in New Taipei City and spanning the Tamsui River estuary, has a main bridge length of approximately 920 meters and a main span of 450 meters. It is the world's longest single-span asymmetric cable-stayed bridge, designed by the office of internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid. It is scheduled to officially open on May 12.
The Directorate General of Highways (DGH) issued a press release stating that in collaboration with the public art curation team "Three Design" (叁式), an exhibition on the engineering aesthetics of the Tamsui River Bridge will be held at the Tamsui River Bridge Management Center from May 12 to August 12, for a total of three months. The DGH invites the public to visit the birthplace of this bridge and understand, through aesthetic design thinking, engineering practices, and humanistic care that have never been fully disclosed, how the most beautiful national landmark bridge was built with perseverance.
The DGH pointed out that the design language of the Tamsui River Bridge originates from the beauty of a dancer, the beauty of a sunset, and the beauty of clasped hands in prayer. The exhibition is structured vertically from the first to the third floor, guiding viewers from macro environments to micro details. Through digital dynamic displays, the public can experience the posture and rhythm of the landscape lighting poles on the bridge deck, which are not only the optimal solution for structural mechanics but also form a dynamic picture played out daily at the mouth of the Tamsui River, leading sequentially into the core of design thinking and engineering practice.
The DGH stated, "Starting with Crossing," focusing on the environmental conditions and design considerations for the bridge's form, explaining how the team chose the most suitable bridge form under the special terrain of the Tamsui River estuary, navigation restrictions, and overall safety conditions, while integrating the seasonal sunset scenery of Tamsui, to respond to the long-standing expectation for transportation improvements in the area.
The DGH mentioned, "There is no easy place," through the first public display of 12 physical iterative models of ZHA bridge towers from the design phase, as well as an interactive device that allows the public to operate bridge design themselves, to actually feel the problem-solving process jointly created by the engineering team and architects.
The DGH pointed out, "Building a New Landmark for Generations," introducing the continuous promotion of wetland ecological monitoring, surrounding cultural and historical site surveys and protection during the construction period, as well as the profound impact of the bridge's completion on the life and environment of Tamsui and Bali. It calls for building a symbiotic and grateful future together, and through a documentary film about bridge builders, pays tribute to all engineering teams involved in the construction, allowing the public to see the unique meaning of the Tamsui River Bridge, which combines engineering professionalism, aesthetic imagery, and public value.
The DGH stated, "Let the bridge blend into the scenery, and even add a touch of splendor to the landscape." The most representative design argument is the bridge model from the bidding competition that year, allowing the public to compare past and present. The bridge will not snatch the scenery but will make the sunset more precious because of the bridge. When people walk from Fort San Domingo along the trail towards Fisherman's Wharf, the Tamsui River Bridge will naturally appear in front of their eyes, intertwining with Guanyin Mountain and the waterside scenery to form a new skyline at the river mouth. (Edited by Huang Chao-wen) April 17, 115
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The Directorate General of Highways (DGH) issued a press release stating that in collaboration with the public art curation team "Three Design" (叁式), an exhibition on the engineering aesthetics of the Tamsui River Bridge will be held at the Tamsui River Bridge Management Center from May 12 to August 12, for a total of three months. The DGH invites the public to visit the birthplace of this bridge and understand, through aesthetic design thinking, engineering practices, and humanistic care that have never been fully disclosed, how the most beautiful national landmark bridge was built with perseverance.
The DGH pointed out that the design language of the Tamsui River Bridge originates from the beauty of a dancer, the beauty of a sunset, and the beauty of clasped hands in prayer. The exhibition is structured vertically from the first to the third floor, guiding viewers from macro environments to micro details. Through digital dynamic displays, the public can experience the posture and rhythm of the landscape lighting poles on the bridge deck, which are not only the optimal solution for structural mechanics but also form a dynamic picture played out daily at the mouth of the Tamsui River, leading sequentially into the core of design thinking and engineering practice.
The DGH stated, "Starting with Crossing," focusing on the environmental conditions and design considerations for the bridge's form, explaining how the team chose the most suitable bridge form under the special terrain of the Tamsui River estuary, navigation restrictions, and overall safety conditions, while integrating the seasonal sunset scenery of Tamsui, to respond to the long-standing expectation for transportation improvements in the area.
The DGH mentioned, "There is no easy place," through the first public display of 12 physical iterative models of ZHA bridge towers from the design phase, as well as an interactive device that allows the public to operate bridge design themselves, to actually feel the problem-solving process jointly created by the engineering team and architects.
The DGH pointed out, "Building a New Landmark for Generations," introducing the continuous promotion of wetland ecological monitoring, surrounding cultural and historical site surveys and protection during the construction period, as well as the profound impact of the bridge's completion on the life and environment of Tamsui and Bali. It calls for building a symbiotic and grateful future together, and through a documentary film about bridge builders, pays tribute to all engineering teams involved in the construction, allowing the public to see the unique meaning of the Tamsui River Bridge, which combines engineering professionalism, aesthetic imagery, and public value.
The DGH stated, "Let the bridge blend into the scenery, and even add a touch of splendor to the landscape." The most representative design argument is the bridge model from the bidding competition that year, allowing the public to compare past and present. The bridge will not snatch the scenery but will make the sunset more precious because of the bridge. When people walk from Fort San Domingo along the trail towards Fisherman's Wharf, the Tamsui River Bridge will naturally appear in front of their eyes, intertwining with Guanyin Mountain and the waterside scenery to form a new skyline at the river mouth. (Edited by Huang Chao-wen) April 17, 115
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