Showcasing six of our recent bridge projects in China
Across China’s rapidly evolving urban landscapes, bridges are becoming more than functional pieces of infrastructure—they are cultural connectors, ecological corridors and defining civic landmarks.
Across China’s rapidly evolving urban landscapes, bridges are becoming more than functional pieces of infrastructure—they are cultural connectors, ecological corridors and defining civic landmarks. Chapman Taylor is proud to showcase six of our recent bridge projects, each one reflecting a distinct design narrative rooted in place: from large-scale multimodal gateways to intimate pedestrian experiences, these bridges demonstrate how thoughtful architecture, landscape and engineering can elevate connectivity, celebrate local identity and shape resilient, people-centred public realms.
Harmoney Bridge, Shanghai
Lily Bridge, Shanghai
The Lily Bridge is an elegant pedestrian and cyclist suspension bridge designed by Chapman Taylor, spanning the Suzhou Creek to connect Putuo and Jing’an districts. With a length of 82.5 metres and a deck width of 7.5 metres, the bridge reduces travel time between the two riverbanks to just five minutes, offering residents and visitors a quick, scenic and sustainable crossing.
More than a functional infrastructure, Lily Bridge is conceived as a new civic space — a “people’s bridge” that blends culture, ecology and landscape. The design draws on the ambience of traditional Jiangnan canal towns, with a waterside terrace on the west bank and an east-bank pavilion that mirrors the bridge’s arc, creating a sequence of framed vistas. Since its completion in 2025, the bridge has already become a venue for community-building events — including a mass “Suzhou Creek Wedding” — and will serve as a platform for cultural and recreational activities, reinforcing the waterfront’s role as a vibrant, people-oriented urban space.
Futuristic Symphony Bridge, Xiong’an Area, Hebei
Harmony Bridge, Shanghai
The Harmony Bridge across the Zhoudeng Expressway crossing in Shanghai will span a total length of 350 metres and a width of 98 metres, carrying six lanes of elevated two-way traffic along with ten auxiliary ground-level lanes. Selected through an international design competition as the landmark crossing of the Pudong Canal, the bridge is conceived as a striking structural gateway to Pudong, combining robust transport functionality with a bold architectural identity.
The design features a distinctive double-arched structure whose interlocking forms symbolise connection, exchange and inclusivity — an elegant architectural metaphor for the bridge’s civic role. With careful attention to navigation clearance, height restrictions and urban integration, Harmony Bridge aims to deliver both practical transport performance and a recognisable piece of skyline-defining infrastructure that reinforces Pudong’s global-city ambitions.
Lily Bridge, Shanghai
Futuristic Symphony Bridge, Xiong’an Area, Hebei
The Futuristic Symphony Bridge is a visionary urban landscape intervention in the northern part of the Xiong’an Start-up Area, Hebei Province. Conceived as an interconnected ensemble of 19 bridges, the system spans the Central Green Valley, the Eastern Creek Valley and the Northern Green Belt, stitching together key ecological corridors across the district. More than an infrastructural crossing, the project acts as a sculptural linear park, combining architecture, landscape and circulation in a unified public realm network for pedestrians and non-motorised users.
Drawing inspiration from the compositional qualities of Chinese landscape painting, the bridges reinterpret traditional aesthetics through four representative artistic motifs, forming a poetic spatial sequence that evolves as one moves through the valley. The result is a landmark “symphony” of art, technology and function—elevating connectivity while enriching the identity of Xiong’an’s green infrastructure. Designed by Chapman Taylor for the Xiong’an New Area Management Committee, the project is currently at the International Design Competition stage, showcasing a bold vision for landscape-led urban mobility.
Cloud Bridge, Shanghai
The Cloud Bridge is a new 145-metre municipal bridge in Shanghai’s Jinwan Core Zone that was completed in 2025. Designed by Chapman Taylor for client Shanghai Jinqiao (Group) Co. Ltd., the structure accommodates two lanes of vehicular traffic in each direction as well as dedicated pedestrian and non-motorised lanes, with a total width of 20 metres. With a navigation clearance of over 3.5 metres and pedestrian-walkway clearance of 2.5 metres, Cloud Bridge delivers a seamless link across the Caojiagou River at Yunqiao Road, strengthening connectivity between Jinwan’s high-tech R&D, educational zones and emerging lifestyle areas.
More than a transport link, Cloud Bridge is conceived as a cultural and urban landmark rooted in context. Its design draws on the heritage of Jiangnan — including references to traditional landscape aesthetics and the poetic rhythms of regional artistic heritage — reinterpreted in contemporary form. A standout feature is a bespoke lighting system inspired by a starry night sky: tiny points of light along the deck and railings transform the bridge into a luminous nocturnal experience, bathing the surrounding riverside and creating a memorable civic atmosphere after dark. As such, Cloud Bridge stands as a vivid example of Chapman Taylor’s commitment to blending functionality, culture and public-realm enhancement within rapidly evolving urban districts.
Sanlian River Bridge, Shanghai
Sanlian River Bridge, a new landmark pedestrian connection spanning the Liuwu Highway and Sanlian River within Shanghai’s Songjiang District. Positioned just north of Chenhua Road, the bridge strengthens links between the northern industrial park and the southern residential and commercial areas of Songjiang New City, forming an essential component of the district’s wider green-ring network. Inspired by the concept of a “Forest in full bloom”, the design takes cues from Songjiang’s natural landscape—woodlands, farmland and riverine ecosystems—integrating ecological elements into the bridge’s architectural form.
Conceived as much more than a transport route, the 175-metre-long, 12-metre-wide bridge creates a vibrant ecological and recreational destination for pedestrians and non-motorised users. Its sculptural form enhances local identity while encouraging a harmonious relationship between people, infrastructure and nature, transforming the crossing into a civic space that celebrates Songjiang’s green heritage. Commissioned by the Government of Songjiang District, Shanghai, the project stands as a bold environmental and architectural statement, enriching the city’s public realm and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable urban development.
Dianshan Port Bridge, Shanghai
The design features a distinctive double-arched structure whose interlocking forms symbolise connection, exchange and inclusivity — an elegant architectural metaphor for the bridge’s civic role. With careful attention to navigation clearance, height restrictions and urban integration, Harmony Bridge aims to deliver both practical transport performance and a recognisable piece of skyline-defining infrastructure that reinforces Pudong’s global-city ambitions.
Lily Bridge, Shanghai
The Lily Bridge is an elegant pedestrian and cyclist suspension bridge designed by Chapman Taylor, spanning the Suzhou Creek to connect Putuo and Jing’an districts. With a length of 82.5 metres and a deck width of 7.5 metres, the bridge reduces travel time between the two riverbanks to just five minutes, offering residents and visitors a quick, scenic and sustainable crossing.
More than a functional infrastructure, Lily Bridge is conceived as a new civic space — a “people’s bridge” that blends culture, ecology and landscape. The design draws on the ambience of traditional Jiangnan canal towns, with a waterside terrace on the west bank and an east-bank pavilion that mirrors the bridge’s arc, creating a sequence of framed vistas. Chapman Taylor Since completion in 2025, the bridge has already become a venue for community-building events — including a mass “Suzhou Creek Wedding” — and will serve as a platform for cultural and recreational activities, reinforcing the waterfront’s role as a vibrant, people-oriented urban space.
Futuristic Symphony Bridge, Xiong’an Area, Hebei
The Futuristic Symphony Bridge is a visionary urban landscape intervention in the northern part of the Xiong’an Start-up Area, Hebei Province. Conceived as an interconnected ensemble of 19 bridges, the system spans the Central Green Valley, the Eastern Creek Valley and the Northern Green Belt, stitching together key ecological corridors across the district. More than an infrastructural crossing, the project acts as a sculptural linear park, combining architecture, landscape and circulation in a unified public realm network for pedestrians and non-motorised users.
Drawing inspiration from the compositional qualities of Chinese landscape painting, the bridges reinterpret traditional aesthetics through four representative artistic motifs, forming a poetic spatial sequence that evolves as one moves through the valley. The result is a landmark “symphony” of art, technology and function—elevating connectivity while enriching the identity of Xiong’an’s green infrastructure. Designed by Chapman Taylor for the Xiong’an New Area Management Committee, the project is currently at the International Design Competition stage, showcasing a bold vision for landscape-led urban mobility.
Cloud Bridge, Shanghai
The Cloud Bridge is a new 145-metre municipal bridge in Shanghai’s Jinwan Core Zone that was completed in 2025. Designed by Chapman Taylor for client Shanghai Jinqiao (Group) Co. Ltd., the structure accommodates two lanes of vehicular traffic in each direction as well as dedicated pedestrian and non-motorised lanes, with a total width of 20 metres. With a navigation clearance of over 3.5 metres and pedestrian-walkway clearance of 2.5 metres, Cloud Bridge delivers a seamless link across the Caojiagou River at Yunqiao Road, strengthening connectivity between Jinwan’s high-tech R&D, educational zones and emerging lifestyle areas.
More than a transport link, Cloud Bridge is conceived as a cultural and urban landmark rooted in context. Its design draws on the heritage of Jiangnan — including references to traditional landscape aesthetics and the poetic rhythms of regional artistic heritage — reinterpreted in contemporary form. A standout feature is a bespoke lighting system inspired by a starry night sky: tiny points of light along the deck and railings transform the bridge into a luminous nocturnal experience, bathing the surrounding riverside and creating a memorable civic atmosphere after dark. As such, Cloud Bridge stands as a vivid example of Chapman Taylor’s commitment to blending functionality, culture and public-realm enhancement within rapidly evolving urban districts.
Sanlian River Bridge, Shanghai
Sanlian River Bridge, a new landmark pedestrian connection spanning the Liuwu Highway and Sanlian River within Shanghai’s Songjiang District. Positioned just north of Chenhua Road, the bridge strengthens links between the northern industrial park and the southern residential and commercial areas of Songjiang New City, forming an essential component of the district’s wider green-ring network. Inspired by the concept of a “Forest in full bloom”, the design takes cues from Songjiang’s natural landscape—woodlands, farmland and riverine ecosystems—integrating ecological elements into the bridge’s architectural form.
Conceived as much more than a transport route, the 175-metre-long, 12-metre-wide bridge creates a vibrant ecological and recreational destination for pedestrians and non-motorised users. Its sculptural form enhances local identity while encouraging a harmonious relationship between people, infrastructure and nature, transforming the crossing into a civic space that celebrates Songjiang’s green heritage. Commissioned by the Government of Songjiang District, Shanghai, the project stands as a bold environmental and architectural statement, enriching the city’s public realm and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable urban development.
Dianshan Port Bridge, Shanghai
The Dianshan Port Bridge is a landmark infrastructure project along the G318 National Road corridor in western Shanghai, connecting key urban and natural environments near Dianshan Lake. Designed within a 45-metre road red line, the bridge spans 322 metres in total, with a three-span main structure of 46m + 65m + 46m. Its width varies from 37.85 to 40.85 metres, supporting multi-modal traffic while integrating purposeful landscape design and pedestrian experience.
Architecturally, the bridge draws inspiration from the dynamic movement of water, creating a contemporary civic statement that strengthens the identity of Shanghai’s southwestern gateway. The surrounding landscape strategy enhances ecological value and visual continuity along the waterfront, positioning the project as both a functional transport link and a public asset. Chapman Taylor is providing Architecture and Landscape services for Shanghai Urban Investment Road Investment (Group) Co., Ltd., with the project currently at the Schematic Design stage.
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Together, these six projects represent Chapman Taylor’s belief that bridges are not simply structures that span a distance, but catalysts for social interaction, environmental stewardship and urban transformation. By uniting mobility with culture, ecology and community life, our work helps shape the next generation of Chinese cities, creating enduring public assets that connect people, places and experiences in meaningful and memorable ways.
Architecturally, the bridge draws inspiration from the dynamic movement of water, creating a contemporary civic statement that strengthens the identity of Shanghai’s southwestern gateway. The surrounding landscape strategy enhances ecological value and visual continuity along the waterfront, positioning the project as both a functional transport link and a public asset. Chapman Taylor is providing Architecture and Landscape services for Shanghai Urban Investment Road Investment (Group) Co., Ltd., with the project currently at the Schematic Design stage.
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Together, these six projects represent Chapman Taylor’s belief that bridges are not simply structures that span a distance, but catalysts for social interaction, environmental stewardship and urban transformation. By uniting mobility with culture, ecology and community life, our work helps shape the next generation of Chinese cities, creating enduring public assets that connect people, places and experiences in meaningful and memorable ways.