Dukes Meadows Bridge Chiswick, Borough of Hounslow Crossing Project, Images
Dukes Meadows Bridge in Chiswick
Thames Path West London, England, UK ? design by Moxon Architects
20 Jan 2018
Dukes Meadows Bridge in Chiswick
Design: Moxon Architects
Location: under Barnes Railway Bridge, Chiswick, West London, UK
New footbridge by Moxon Architects to connect Thames Path at London?s Dukes Meadows

Moxon Architects and CampbellReith consulting engineers have submitted a planning application to the London Borough of Hounslow for a new footbridge beneath the existing Grade II listed Barnes Bridge, in Dukes Meadows, Chiswick.

The proposal responds to a call from the council to build a new public pedestrian bridge linking two sections of the Thames Path, incorporating landscaped landings at either end.
Part of a wider scheme enhancing one of London?s busiest parks, the footbridge will cater to all types of users, allowing access to wheelchairs, mobility scooters, and those with buggies.

By enhancing the Thames Path, the new footbridge will provide additional leisure options to the wider area, encouraging recreation and sustainable modes of travel. The bridge also responds to the high volume of rowing traffic along this section of the river, anticipating views to and from rowers at all tide levels.

The structure is a ?half through? truss form with distinctive bracing members angled to maximise oblique views to the river. The meandering alignment will encourage views up and d...