The competition team for the Fifth Crossing Bridge embraced a contemporary notion of design, taking the idea of a bridge beyond that of just a connecting infrastructure to an iconic land- mark symbolic of the region’s cultural elements and natural re- sources. Most notably, the bridge’s traditional arch is reminiscent of the majestic falcon in flight, a national symbol of the UAE. The bridge is a 12-lane crossing to create a fan wing shape. With the roadway support cables reaching a height of 95 meters, they pierce re- emerge as a crescent on the underside of the roadway to create a full bridge span of 345 meters. This Fifth Crossing design con- nects the proud history of old Dubai as it points to the rapidly growing metropolis of a new Dubai.
Status: Unbuilt
Location: Dubai, UAE
My Role: Senior Architect
Additional Credits: Associate, at FxFowle
