Nine Elms to Pimlico bridge - Revision history

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	* Pimlico Gardens on the north bank to Bourne Valley Wharf on the south bank.		* Pimlico Gardens on the north bank to Bourne Valley Wharf on the south bank.
−	* ~~[https://www.dolphinsquare.co.uk/~~ Dolphin Square] to Prescot Wharf.	+	* Dolphin Square to Prescot Wharf.
	* Claverton Street to Kirtling Street.		* Claverton Street to Kirtling Street.

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	* Pimlico Gardens on the north bank to Bourne Valley Wharf on the south bank.		* Pimlico Gardens on the north bank to Bourne Valley Wharf on the south bank.
−	* Dolphin Square to Prescot Wharf.	+	* [https://www.dolphinsquare.co.uk/ Dolphin Square] to Prescot Wharf.
	* Claverton Street to Kirtling Street.		* Claverton Street to Kirtling Street.

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	* Civil engineer.		* Civil engineer.
	* Garden bridge.		* Garden bridge.
		+	* London Bridge and its houses, c1209-1761.
	* Queensferry Crossing.		* Queensferry Crossing.

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	* Queensferry Crossing.		* Queensferry Crossing.

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	Click on the image below to see the shortlisted entries.		Click on the image below to see the shortlisted entries.

−	[[File:Nine_elms_short_list.jpg]]	+	[[File:Nine_elms_short_list.jpg\|link=File:Nine_elms_short_list.jpg]]
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−	= ~~Stage 2 =~~	+
−		+
−	~~The Stage 2 Design Submissions for the four shortlisted design teams can be seen [http~~:~~//www~~.~~nepbridgecompetition.co.uk/stage-2-gallery.html here~~].	+

	= Winner =		= Winner =
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	* Queensferry Crossing.		* Queensferry Crossing.

−	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]	+	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]]

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	74 schemes were submitted. Have a look at the entries by clicking on the image below.		74 schemes were submitted. Have a look at the entries by clicking on the image below.

−	[[File:Nine_elms_bridge_stage_one_entries.jpg]]	+	[[File:Nine_elms_bridge_stage_one_entries.jpg\|link=File:Nine_elms_bridge_stage_one_entries.jpg]]

	The four shortlisted schemes invited to take part in the next stage of the competition were:		The four shortlisted schemes invited to take part in the next stage of the competition were:
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	Click on the image below to see the shortlisted entries.		Click on the image below to see the shortlisted entries.

−	[[File:Nine_elms_short_list.jpg~~\|link=http://www.nepbridgecompetition.co.uk/shortlist.html~~]]	+	[[File:Nine_elms_short_list.jpg]]

	= Stage 2 =		= Stage 2 =

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	74 schemes were submitted. Have a look at the entries by clicking on the image below.		74 schemes were submitted. Have a look at the entries by clicking on the image below.

−	[[File:Nine_elms_bridge_stage_one_entries.jpg~~\|link=http://www.nepbridgecompetition.co.uk/gallery.html~~]]	+	[[File:Nine_elms_bridge_stage_one_entries.jpg]]

	The four shortlisted schemes invited to take part in the next stage of the competition were:		The four shortlisted schemes invited to take part in the next stage of the competition were:

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	= Location =		= Location =

−	[[File:Landingspotsmap.jpeg]]	+	[[File:Landingspotsmap.jpeg\|link=File:Landingspotsmap.jpeg]]

−	In October 2018, the ~~bridge~~ plans moved ~~forwards~~ as Wandsworth council revealed ~~the~~ shortlisted ~~potential locations. The council's three~~ locations~~, narrowed down from a possibility of nine, include~~:	+	In October 2018, the plans moved forward as Wandsworth council revealed three shortlisted locations:

−	* ~~Connecting~~ Pimlico Gardens on the north bank to Bourne Valley Wharf on the south.	+	* Pimlico Gardens on the north bank to Bourne Valley Wharf on the south bank.
−	* ~~Crossing between~~ Dolphin Square ~~and~~ Prescot Wharf.	+	* Dolphin Square to Prescot Wharf.
−	* ~~Further west along the river towards Battersea Power Station would connect~~ Claverton Street ~~to the north of the river~~ to Kirtling Street ~~in the south~~.	+	* Claverton Street to Kirtling Street.

	A location appraisal report exploring the pros and cons of each landing spot was unable to identify a single location that ‘delivers benefits without significant challenges’. It added, ‘the eventual selection will be about balancing the benefits against any harms that may arise.’		A location appraisal report exploring the pros and cons of each landing spot was unable to identify a single location that ‘delivers benefits without significant challenges’. It added, ‘the eventual selection will be about balancing the benefits against any harms that may arise.’

−	Public exhibitions are ~~due~~ to be held in early-November 2018 as part of the consultation to find the best location ahead of a final ~~location being recommended~~ to Wandsworth in 2019.	+	Public exhibitions are to be held in early-November 2018 as part of the consultation to find the best location ahead of a final recommendation to Wandsworth in 2019.

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The London Borough of Wandsworth ~~is promoting~~ an international, multi-disciplined competition for the design of a pedestrian and cycle bridge across the Thames which will link Nine Elms on the south bank to Pimlico on the north. The proposed budget is £40m of which some £26m has already been raised~~. Construction is envisaged to commence in 2018~~.	+	The London Borough of Wandsworth promoted an international, multi-disciplined competition for the design of a pedestrian and cycle bridge across the Thames which will link Nine Elms on the south bank to Pimlico on the north. The proposed budget is £40m, of which some £26m has already been raised.

−	The public ~~is to be~~ involved in the selection process~~. A~~ jury panel ~~has also been~~ established, chaired by Graham Stirk of Rogers, Stirk Harbour and Partners~~, architects and a founding sponsor of Designing Buildings Wiki. Given the highly technical nature of the project a technical panel will also be assembled to advise the jury.~~	+	The public was involved in the selection process and a jury panel established, chaired by Graham Stirk of Rogers, Stirk Harbour and Partners (RSHP).
−		+
−	Ravi Govindia, Leader of Wandsworth Council and co-chair of the Nine Elms Vauxhall Partnership said, “This competition is calling for architects from across the globe to come forward with exceptional, inspiring designs for a new bridge at the centre of the world’s greatest city. The successful entry will have to win the hearts of Londoners who are tremendously proud of their river and its rich architectural heritage.~~"~~	+

	= Brief =		= Brief =

−	The bridge is required to be ~~150m minimum~~ open span and 10.~~96m minimum~~ height above ordinance datum so as not to impact on river traffic.	+	The bridge is required to be 150 m open span (minimum) and 10.96 m height (minimum) above ordinance datum so as not to impact on river traffic.

	Several options are being considered for the location of the bridge and the final location will not be agreed until Stage 2 of the competition.		Several options are being considered for the location of the bridge and the final location will not be agreed until Stage 2 of the competition.
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	= Stage 1 concepts =		= Stage 1 concepts =

−	Stage 1 of the competition asked for two A2 size boards to be submitted by 16 February 2015.	+	Stage 1 of the competition asked for two A2 size boards to be submitted by mid-February 2015.

	Board 1 was to be a mixture of words, diagrams and sketches showing:		Board 1 was to be a mixture of words, diagrams and sketches showing:
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	= Criticism =		= Criticism =

−	In December 2015 The GMB union called on TFL to scrap plans for the bridge, which is expected to cost £40 million, some of which will be publicly funded. GMB pointed out that the proposed location for the bridge is only 350 yards from the existing Vauxhall bridge and suggested that there were more important priorities for public money.	+	In December 2015, The GMB union called on TFL to scrap plans for the bridge, which is expected to cost £40 million, some of which will be publicly funded. GMB pointed out that the proposed location for the bridge is only 350 yards from the existing Vauxhall bridge and suggested that there were more important priorities for public money.
		+
		+	= Location =
		+
		+	[[File:Landingspotsmap.jpeg]]
		+
		+	In October 2018, the bridge plans moved forwards as Wandsworth council revealed the shortlisted potential locations. The council's three locations, narrowed down from a possibility of nine, include:
		+
		+	* Connecting Pimlico Gardens on the north bank to Bourne Valley Wharf on the south.
		+	* Crossing between Dolphin Square and Prescot Wharf.
		+	* Further west along the river towards Battersea Power Station would connect Claverton Street to the north of the river to Kirtling Street in the south.
		+
		+	A location appraisal report exploring the pros and cons of each landing spot was unable to identify a single location that ‘delivers benefits without significant challenges’. It added, ‘the eventual selection will be about balancing the benefits against any harms that may arise.’
		+
		+	Public exhibitions are due to be held in early-November 2018 as part of the consultation to find the best location ahead of a final location being recommended to Wandsworth in 2019.

		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

		+	* Bridge.
		+	* Bridge construction.
		+	* Bridges of the world.
		+	* Civil engineer.
		+	* Garden bridge.
		+	* Queensferry Crossing.

−	~~[[Category:Do_not_autolink]]~~ [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]	+	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The London Borough of Wandsworth is promoting an international, multi-disciplined competition for the design of a pedestrian and cycle bridge across the Thames which will link Nine Elms on the south bank to Pimlico on the north. The proposed budget is £40m of which some £26m has already been raised. Construction is envisaged to commence in 2018.~~<br/>~~	+	The London Borough of Wandsworth is promoting an international, multi-disciplined competition for the design of a pedestrian and cycle bridge across the Thames which will link Nine Elms on the south bank to Pimlico on the north. The proposed budget is £40m of which some £26m has already been raised. Construction is envisaged to commence in 2018.

−	The public is to be involved in the selection process. A jury panel has also been established, chaired by Graham Stirk of Rogers, Stirk Harbour and Partners, architects and a founding sponsor of Designing Buildings Wiki. Given the highly technical nature of the project a technical panel will also be assembled to advise the jury.~~<br/>~~	+	The public is to be involved in the selection process. A jury panel has also been established, chaired by Graham Stirk of Rogers, Stirk Harbour and Partners, architects and a founding sponsor of Designing Buildings Wiki. Given the highly technical nature of the project a technical panel will also be assembled to advise the jury.

−	Ravi Govindia, Leader of Wandsworth Council and co-chair of the Nine Elms Vauxhall Partnership said, “This competition is calling for architects from across the globe to come forward with exceptional, inspiring designs for a new bridge at the centre of the world’s greatest city. The successful entry will have to win the hearts of Londoners who are tremendously proud of their river and its rich architectural heritage."	+	Ravi Govindia, Leader of Wandsworth Council and co-chair of the Nine Elms Vauxhall Partnership said, “This competition is calling for architects from across the globe to come forward with exceptional, inspiring designs for a new bridge at the centre of the world’s greatest city. The successful entry will have to win the hearts of Londoners who are tremendously proud of their river and its rich architectural heritage."

−	= Brief~~<br/>~~ =	+	= Brief =

	The bridge is required to be 150m minimum open span and 10.96m minimum height above ordinance datum so as not to impact on river traffic.		The bridge is required to be 150m minimum open span and 10.96m minimum height above ordinance datum so as not to impact on river traffic.

−	Several options are being considered for the location of the bridge and the final location will not be agreed until Stage 2 of the competition.~~<br/>~~	+	Several options are being considered for the location of the bridge and the final location will not be agreed until Stage 2 of the competition.

	The brief requires that design proposals consider:		The brief requires that design proposals consider:
−	*Inspiration.	+
−	*Elegance.	+	* Inspiration.
−	*Function.	+	* Elegance.
−	*Safety both for cyclists and pedestrian traffic.	+	* Function.
−	*Accessibility for all.	+	* Safety both for cyclists and pedestrian traffic.
−	*Cost effectiveness in construction and future maintenance.	+	* Accessibility for all.
−	*A sense of place at both approaches to the bridge.	+	* Cost effectiveness in construction and future maintenance.
		+	* A sense of place at both approaches to the bridge.

	= Stage 1 concepts =		= Stage 1 concepts =
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	Stage 1 of the competition asked for two A2 size boards to be submitted by 16 February 2015.		Stage 1 of the competition asked for two A2 size boards to be submitted by 16 February 2015.

−	Board 1 was to be a mixture of words, diagrams and sketches showing:~~<br/>~~	+	Board 1 was to be a mixture of words, diagrams and sketches showing:
−	*Integration of cycle and pedestrian traffic provisions.<br/>	+
−	*Height and spans across the river.	+
−	*Location of the landing points.	+
−	*Construction methodology to minimise impact on river traffic.	+

−	~~Board 2 was to be a single image without words showing what~~ the ~~bridge will look like from~~ the river ~~or shoreline~~.~~<br/>~~	+	* Integration of cycle and pedestrian traffic provisions.
		+	* Height and spans across the river.
		+	* Location of the landing points.
		+	* Construction methodology to minimise impact on river traffic.

−	~~74 schemes were submitted. Have~~ a look at the ~~entries by clicking on the image below~~.~~<br/>~~	+	Board 2 was to be a single image without words showing what the bridge will look like from the river or shoreline.

−	~~[[File:Nine elms bridge stage one entries~~.~~jpg\|alt=Nine elms bridge stage one~~ entries.~~jpg\|link=http://www.nepbridgecompetition.co.uk/gallery.html]]~~	+	74 schemes were submitted. Have a look at the entries by clicking on the image below.

−	The four shortlisted schemes invited to take part in the next stage of the competition were:~~<br/>~~	+	[[File:Nine_elms_bridge_stage_one_entries.jpg\|link=http://www.nepbridgecompetition.co.uk/gallery.html]]
−	*Buro Happold Ltd with Marks Barfield Architects, J&L Gibbons Landscape Architects, Gardiner and Theobald.	+
−	*Bystrup Architecture Design and Engineering with Robin Snell & Partners, Sven Ole Hansen ApS, Aarsleff and ÅF Lighting.	+	The four shortlisted schemes invited to take part in the next stage of the competition were:
−	*Ove Arup & Partners Ltd with AL_A, Gross Max, Equals Consulting and Movement Strategies.	+
−	*Ove Arup & Partners Ltd with Hopkins Architects and Grant Associates.	+	* Buro Happold Ltd with Marks Barfield Architects, J&L Gibbons Landscape Architects, Gardiner and Theobald.
		+	* Bystrup Architecture Design and Engineering with Robin Snell & Partners, Sven Ole Hansen ApS, Aarsleff and ÅF Lighting.
		+	* Ove Arup & Partners Ltd with AL_A, Gross Max, Equals Consulting and Movement Strategies.
		+	* Ove Arup & Partners Ltd with Hopkins Architects and Grant Associates.

	Click on the image below to see the shortlisted entries.		Click on the image below to see the shortlisted entries.

−	[[File:~~Nine elms short list.jpg\|alt=Nine elms short list~~.jpg\|link=http://www.nepbridgecompetition.co.uk/shortlist.html]]	+	[[File:Nine_elms_short_list.jpg\|link=http://www.nepbridgecompetition.co.uk/shortlist.html]]

	= Stage 2 =		= Stage 2 =
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	= Winner =		= Winner =

−	In November 2015, it was announced that the scheme by team 025 had won the competition: Bystrup Architecture Design and Engineering with Robin Snell & Partners, Sven Ole Hansen ApS, Aarsleff and ÅF Lighting.~~<br/>~~	+	In November 2015, it was announced that the scheme by team 025 had won the competition: Bystrup Architecture Design and Engineering with Robin Snell & Partners, Sven Ole Hansen ApS, Aarsleff and ÅF Lighting.
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		+	[[File:Nine_elms_to_pimlico_bridge_winning_entry.jpg\|link=File:Nine_elms_to_pimlico_bridge_winning_entry.jpg]]
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		+	Erik Bystrup said, "From the outset we wanted to design an elegant bridge that provided simple and uninhibited access for all, with minimal impact landings on each bank... We are very excited that this will be the first shared pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Thames, adding to the rich history of London's river crossings".
		+
		+	= Criticism =
		+
		+	In December 2015 The GMB union called on TFL to scrap plans for the bridge, which is expected to cost £40 million, some of which will be publicly funded. GMB pointed out that the proposed location for the bridge is only 350 yards from the existing Vauxhall bridge and suggested that there were more important priorities for public money.

−	~~[[File:Nine elms to pimlico bridge winning entry.jpg\|RTENOTITLE]]~~

−	Erik Bystrup said, "From the outset we wanted to design an elegant bridge that provided simple and uninhibited access for all, with minimal impact landings on each bank... We are very excited that this will be the first shared pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Thames, adding to the rich history of London's river crossings".

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−	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]	+