Heather Irvine speaks to art collector Chen Jian on his reinterpretation of Queens' College's Mathematical Bridge ...

Instead of pushing straight down, the weight of an arch bridge is carried outward along the curve of the arch to the supports at each end. These supports, called the abutments, carry the load and ...

Bridges are built to connect places, but some are known for their design or engineering. A few rise above cloud level, while ...

Instead of pushing straight down, the weight of an arch bridge is carried outward along the curve of the arch to the supports at each end. These supports, called the abutments, carry the load and ...

In the hills of Argolid, Greece, lies the Kazarma Bridge, a jewel of Mycenaean civilisation. Although it is over 3,300 years old, this structure is still functional today. Let's take a closer look at ...

The Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge of Višegrad across the Drina River in the east of Bosnia and Herzegovina was built at the end of the 16th century by the court architect Mimar Koca Sinan on the orders ...

AECOM has designed a pedestrian bridge supported by a single arch in Chicago, which encourages cycling, skating and walking. The crossing connects the Bronzeville neighbourhood with the lakefront ...

Rachael Hood, Senior Editor The Stone Arch Bridge is a must-see for any architecture buff. This 2,100-foot granite and limestone bridge (featuring a total of 23 arches) was constructed in 1883 and ...

On a much lighter note, Venetian lore says if two lovers kiss on a gondola under the bridge, they'll be granted eternal bliss. The details of the architecture and unique placement of the bridge ...