Shenzhen ShaJing River Bridge

The bridge at Songgang River Estuary is a centrepiece in the Shenzhen Shajing River Bluepath masterplanning project. The overall rejuvenation of the area incorporates industrial upgrades, environmental improvements, and the transformation of the old industrial zone. Cundall’s structural engineering design was guided by the concept of “bringing the water, the industry, and the city together”. It is a bespoke, iconic design embracing multi-dimensional elements to revitalize the riverbank and its surroundings.

Our design inspiration for the bridge deck was the shape of a horseshoe which connects to the banks on both sides of the river and then rises to the midpoint where the access lift is located. We utilised a parametric modelling approach to resolve the tension cables during successive design iterations, and this digital design capability also enhanced workflow collaboration with the architects and Chinese LDI.

"We utilised an innovative parametric modelling approach to handle tension cables during design iterations which enhanced workflow collaboration between the architects and Chinese LDI." Dong Chen, Director.