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Zaha Hadid Architects has been announced as winner of the Danjiang Bridge International Competition in Taiwan. New Design bridge has single-tower and will be world's longest built cable-stayed bridge. The project designed in collaboration with Leonhardt, Andrä und Partner, the Danjiang Bridge is located at the mouth of Tamsui River, adjacent to Taiwan Strait. ZHA director Patrik Schumacher describes it on his facebook page, the new bridge was designed to "make a conspicuous landmark against the backdrop of Tamsui's famous sunset." 

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Danjiang Bridge will be located at the mouth of Tamsui River, adjacent to Taiwan Strait. It will connect Provincial Highway No. 2, No. 15, No. 61 (Xibin Highway) and No. 64 (Bali-Xindian Highway). Upon completion, access between Tamsui and Bali will no longer involve detouring via Guandu Bridge a resulting reduction of 15 km in travel distance (Saving about 25 minutes traveling time)-while making the northern seashore highway system more comprehensive.

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Furthermore, Danjiang Bridge with its location at the Tamsui river mouth is destined to make a conspicuous landmark. Taking the considerations of the requirement of Tamsui sunset landscape maintenance, preservation of cultural assets, environmental protection, and promotion of tourism and recreational activities in the region, an appealing design and economic benefits will be key issue to integrate with Tamsui sunset and make Danjiang Bridge a proud new landmark in Taiwan against the backdrop of Tamsui's famous sunset.

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Model of Danjiang Bridge . Image via Chi-Yi Chang

Stay tuned for more information!

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