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Simon Kennedy / London Architectural Photographer
Approaching the bridge from Birmingham University.1/18

Approaching the bridge from Birmingham University. 1/18

The bridge in morning light from the University side.2/18

The bridge in morning light from the University side. 2/18

From the canal path, the bridge is encountered by joggers and cyclists.3/18

From the canal path, the bridge is encountered by joggers and cyclists. 3/18

The bridge from the road.4/18

The bridge from the road. 4/18

The bridge in the landscape.5/18

The bridge in the landscape. 5/18

Detail of the end of the bridge.6/18

Detail of the end of the bridge. 6/18

View of the bridge from the canal path.7/18

View of the bridge from the canal path. 7/18

View of the bridge from the canal path.8/18

View of the bridge from the canal path. 8/18

Looking up at the stainless steel cladding.9/18

Looking up at the stainless steel cladding. 9/18

View of the bridge from the canal path.10/18

View of the bridge from the canal path. 10/18

The bridge from the road.11/18

The bridge from the road. 11/18

View of the stainless steel cladding.12/18

View of the stainless steel cladding. 12/18

Looking up at the laser-cut cladding.13/18

Looking up at the laser-cut cladding. 13/18

The graphic pattern continues across the underside and side of the bridge.14/18

The graphic pattern continues across the underside and side of the bridge. 14/18

The fence is cut around the underside of the bridge.15/18

The fence is cut around the underside of the bridge. 15/18

The bridge frames views out along the canal.16/18

The bridge frames views out along the canal. 16/18

The underside of the bridge.17/18

The underside of the bridge. 17/18

View of the bridge from the road.18/18

View of the bridge from the road. 18/18

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BIRMINGHAM UNIV. STEAM BRIDGE, BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY, BIRMINGHAM, 2011, MJP ARCHITECTS
This new bridge represents part of the University of Birmingham's continuing project to refurbish and extend their combined heating and power network. A striking statement in the landscape, the bridge features laser-cut stainless steel cladding, and carries pipework and services over the busy canal, providing safe maintenance from within. Architectural photography completed in one day. (All images copyright Simon Kennedy, London Architectural Photographer)
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