ČSOB Footbridge

Prague, Czech Republic
Implementation 2019
We are the authors of the construction documentation (DPS) and the implementation documentation for the contractor. The architectural design of the structure was prepared by Chalupa architects s.r.o.

The footbridge provides a direct internal pedestrian connection between the NHQ and SHQ buildings of the ČSOB headquarters. It spans Radlická Street and also crosses the underground metro station of the same name. On the SHQ side, the bridge terminates into an underground tunnel. The structure of the bridge is made of a closed steel truss beam. The lower chord forms the walking surface of the bridge, while the upper chord serves as a roof. The vertical and diagonal members of both side trusses are tubular and arranged in a non-uniform, irregular pattern. Their placement appears random, reminiscent of passing through a forest. The side truss surfaces are exposed. Pedestrian safety is ensured by external nets, which also serve as supports for climbing plants that will eventually cover the side surfaces.

Data:
Structural type
steel truss girder
Bridge length
100,80 m
Bridge width
3,66 – 5,08 m
Span
14,00 + 51,90 + 19,73 m
Free width
2,00 – 2,58 m