Karova Bridge

Firm LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Project locationWarsaw, Poland
CompanyDKFS
Lead ArchitectDKFS - Dirk Krolikowski / Falko Schmitt
Design TeamSchüßler-Plan Inżynierzy, Mr Thomas Stein / Mr Frank Ehrlicher - Budimex, Michal Wrzosek / Mostex, Tadeusz Stefanowsky
ClientCity of Warsaw

The new Warsaw Karowa pedestrian and bicycle bridge connects the centre and old town of Warsaw with the Praga District over the river Vistula, which make it one of the longest of its kind in the world. With its architecture is part of a new generation of highly architectural urban bridges. The bridge is not just infrastructure, but an attractive and modern structure that creates new urban space, thus becoming a new destination in itself. Panoramic observation platforms, turns it into a public grandstand inviting to enjoy views towards Warsaw’s stunning skyline and UNESCO World Heritage sites.