Catharinabrug

The Aalmarkt area in the centre of Leiden is about to be radically transformed. The urban plan by Rijnboutt will see the shopping precinct expanded with a new street where the demolition of the Van Nelle building in 1976 left a gaping hole. Included will be larger commercial units, some of which will find accommodation in historic buildings. DP6 is responsible for the design of the new 6-metre span Catharina Bridge. The bridge and the new street will connect the Haarlemmerstraat to the Breestraat.

The bridge features a slender design with a slight S shape supported by two piers rising from the water. The positioning of the supports together with the curving bridge surface create a smooth shape that will ensure the free flow of traffic both by road and by water.         

DP6 architectuurstudio

The Aalmarkt area in the centre of Leiden is about to be radically transformed. The urban plan by Rijnboutt will see the shopping precinct expanded with a new street where the demolition of the Van Nelle building in 1976 left a gaping hole. Included will be larger commercial units, some of which will find accommodation in historic buildings. DP6 is responsible for the design of the new 6-metre span Catharina Bridge. The bridge and the new street will connect the Haarlemmerstraat to the Breestraat.

The bridge features a slender design with a slight S shape supported by two piers rising from the water. The positioning of the supports together with the curving bridge surface create a smooth shape that will ensure the free flow of traffic both by road and by water.         

Awards: European Concrete Award 2018, Winnaar Betonprijs 2017 categorie Bruggen & Viaducten, Nominatie Rijnlandse Architectuurprijs 2017 (zowel jury- als publiekprijs 2e)