The materials of the bridge are chosen specifically due to the load they carry; differing from most of calatrava's projects painted in white. Ubiquitously, in white
The center of the bridge is a fulcrum for the loads being cantilevered by two opposing arches. Therefor, the center is poured concrete. This concrete rest on a large steel member. That steel member is the anchor for turbo-welds. The anchor allows for oversized welds to work off each other, giving shape to the spin-like system of the bridges underside.
Where the system is relaxed, details such as glass and articulated metals are used. Seen in both the connection between handrail to concrete root of the bridge and the frosted glass detail.
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