War Memorial Bridge, Dublin

This competition entry proposes a catenary structure, suspended from rammed earth embankments to either side of the River Liffey. Precast concrete deck elements rest across tension cables to make the crossing to the Memorial Park.

Looking upstream from the falls

Catenary cables and precast decks, bronzed rail guard

View from west to catenary bridge

Rammed loam abutment to road side, looking towards War Memorial Park

Overview of New Bridge and Memorial Park