Helix Bridge in Singapore - as a DNA molecule
In the center of Singapore there is a bridge that surprises with its architectural structure. It has a very unusual shape and thus attracts the attention of tourists from year to year..
Helix bridge
Pedestrian bridge over Marina bay. Singapore never ceases to amaze with its architectural masterpieces, scale and love for feng shui. The Helix Bridge, officially The Helix and formerly known as the Double Helix Bridge, is a footbridge in the Marina Bay area. Architects unanimously recognize it as one of the most beautiful in the world. Bridge length 280 meters.
Initially, the Helix Bridge was designed so that it would ideally fit into the architectural style of the main adjacent buildings. In 2010, the bridge was opened and is now considered one of the main attractions of the country. In Singapore, they know how to surprise not only with their futuristic buildings, but also with the performance of very cunning tasks..
The design task was very difficult. The specialists needed to develop a design that would meet all the requirements of the Feng Shui Committee. The bridge should have turned out to be visually light, beautiful, and protected from wind and rain. In addition, of course, the bridge must also be strong and withstand high traffic of people..
The unusual design of the bridge in the form of a spiral DNA molecule attracts tourists here. In the evening, illumination is switched on throughout the structure of the bridge, which additionally makes it unique. There are 4 observation decks along the bridge (each with a capacity for 100 people), a good place to just sit over the river (however, you will have to sit on the floor), watch the floating small boats and the cityscape.
In the asphalt you can see Latin letters - they are there for a reason. In the evening, they are also illuminated, like the entire bridge. The letters C, G, T, A - remind us of the main substances of the DNA molecule: cytosine, guanine, thymine and adenine. Oh how! As conceived, the bridge should be associated with life, therefore it is in the form of a DNA helix.
Helix Bridge in Singapore
Spiral bridge structure
View of the bridge from the Ferris wheel
Those same reminders about the main DNA molecules
View from the observation deck on the bridge
View of the Helix Bridge from the Ferris wheel
On the map
Helix bridge
Helix bridge
Helix Bridge. The Helix Bridge resembles a DNA helix. Views of the bay.
More about the bridge
Helix Bridge. The Helix Bridge resembles a DNA helix. Views of the bay open. More about the bridge