Design
that
connects

East Leeds Orbital Route, UK

• This project to create a major housing extension to Leeds was based on the idea of a highway within a linear community park
• We led stakeholders on an equity journey, resulting in a fairer allocation of resources across all scheme structures, so every user wins!
• Recognising that infrastructure can create barriers, the ELOR bridges link communities with countryside, improving access and amenity value

Network Rail FLOW Bridge, UK

• Originating as a R&D project, we embraced the role of creative lead to galvanise a team whose value is much more than the sum of its parts
• The innovative, modular system was conceived to improve safety and enhance connectivity in rural areas where site access is difficult
• We constantly seek to reduce carbon through specification, whether it’s the novel material for the prototype or bio resins and recyclable fibres for future iterations

Ely Southern Bypass, UK

• The city of Ely needed a bypass to protect its historic centre, improve safety and air quality and prevent congestion caused by a railway crossing
• Early plans were opposed by many who feared the River Ouse Bridge would conflict with views of the medieval cathedral in the landscape, risking the Development Consent Order process
• Our solution combined the highway bridge with a new accessible crossing for walkers to enjoy the countryside and its beautiful views

Lower Hatea Crossing, NZ

• The unique design successfully reconciled competing aims of the twin clients, for a cultural project without a cultural budget
• Inspired by iconography associated with fishing, and informed by stakeholder engagement, the bridge celebrates the art and culture of local iwi, who gifted its Maori name Te Matau ā Pohe.
• At its heart, this is an efficient opening bridge, which brought multiple benefits to the people of Whangarei, including a new destination, a recreational path, improved air quality and reduced congestion

Kienlesbergbrücke, DE

• In a city with numerous historic monuments, we created a new viewpoint from which they can be enjoyed, rather than introducing a competitor
• The bridge superstructure separates active mobility from tram uses, giving slow users a safe, enjoyable domain: a destination as well as a connection
• Our design approach helped users foster a deep emotional connection to the bridge and its place in their city

New Pooley Bridge, UK

• As a replacement for an ancient bridge lost overnight in record floods, we recognised this was an emotional as much as a technical project
• By blending contextual design with technical expertise, we created a bridge that met both community and climate demands
• Through meaningful multi-layered engagement, the design of the replacement bridge returned pride and identity to the Pooley community.

Kruunusillat, FI

• This bridge will be the new centrepiece of Helsinki’s sustainable transport network, linking a new city suburb through public transport and active modes
• We protected the iconic value of the bridge design to maximise a shift to sustainable transport modes that bring downtown in reach of new communities
• We secured design quality from concept to detail, through planning and construction, to deliver a year-round accessible and user-focused solution

Colne Valley Viaduct (High Speed 2 Phase 1), UK

• HS2 is the UK’s most expensive and complex railway project and Parliament recognised the Colne Valley Viaduct as the “most significant visible engineering feature of HS2 Phase 1”
• The clarity of our design communication offered common ground to diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders, whose agreement was needed to proceed
• The elegance of our design allowed this agreement, with a deliverable solution that reconciled highly complex client and stakeholder interests

Mersey Gateway, UK

• Large infrastructure projects take time to deliver and the economic and political climate can change during their delivery, requiring flexibility as well as technical skills
• Working with the Technical Adviser team we developed a distinctive solution which gained complex planning and environmental consents
• Our innovative approach to protecting design quality while allowing tenderer innovations facilitated an alternative procurement route to see the project through to completion

Interstate Bridge Replacement, USA

• We consistently promote the carbon agenda with stakeholders, ensuring maximum value-capture
• We are securing wider and faster buy-in from stakeholder groups by illustrating technical challenges in an accessible way
• By developing new and innovative ways to maximise active travel / multi-modal choices for end users we are making the project story bigger

Alexandra Bridge Replacement Project, CA

• Our creative design leadership provides the common language to navigate this large-scale, stakeholder-rich, multi-committee and politically complex scheme
• Working seamlessly within a broad Technical Adviser coalition we are ensuring the very prominent replacement bridge connects on both functional and emotional levels
• Together we are leveraging the Envision framework to ensure a sustainable, resilient, and equitable piece of civil infrastructure

Lower Thames Crossing, UK

• Our expertise spans the options analysis and pre-design stages through to the detailed design of technical elements with the Contractor delivery team
• Successfully distilling complex technical challenges into communicable messaging has required a range of techniques
• Our role lies at the nexus of client, contractor and technical teams, working collaboratively to realise the project vision