Canary Wharf Footbridges are a pair of glazed pedestrian swing bridges spanning either end of Bellmouth Passage and extending the public realm across the water.
Conceived as simple glass rooms, the clarity of the concept belies their technical complexity. Each bridge pivots from a single point to maintain a navigable waterway, while integrating safety doors, environmental control and the infrastructure required for the adjoining mall.
When closed, the bridges create an uninterrupted flow of internal and public space; when open, they reveal their role as moving pieces of infrastructure. This duality gives the bridges a distinctive presence as thresholds between building, public realm and water.
