The jury of the online platform Archello has made its decision: our project has been named the winner in the “Bridge of the Year 2025” category. What a fantastic achievement! Congratulations to the whole team!

It has been an exciting journey: from the longlist to the final round and finally to the winner’s podium. The bridge for the Karlsruhe Municipal Hospital was nominated twice for the Archello Awards: as “Bridge of the Year” and for the “Architecture & Metal Award.” Winning is a wonderful recognition of our project.

Sometimes, it’s crucial for things to operate swiftly and effortlessly. That’s why Karlsruhe Municipal Hospital has planned a new helipad and connecting bridge between the landing site, hospital, and Helios Clinic across the road. In summer 2020, we collaborated with Werner Sobek on the bridge design competition, impressing with our aesthetics and high functionality. With a gentle curve, the bridge spans the four lanes of traffic on Franz-Lust-Strasse and the streetcar track in the middle. On each side of the street, forked columns with wide cantilevers blend into the avenue of plane trees; an additional column stands before the helipad. Atop these columns lies a white truss box girder, illuminated at night, gently curving in an ideal S-shape for safe and efficient crossing. The contemporary, dynamic bridge design integrates seamlessly into the urban fabric rather than appearing out of place, presenting as a vital link joining the two hospitals within the busy traffic area.

Client: Städtisches Klinikum Karlsruhe
Photo: © HGEsch