Chihuly Bridge of Glass
Tacoma, WA
Our design concept accommodates the display of three different Chihuly installations within a grid framework organized along the length of this five hundred foot long pedestrian bridge.
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Glass Artist
Chihuly Studio
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Structural Engineer
Chalker Putnam Collins & Scott (PCS Structural Solutions)
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Electrical Engineer
Hultz/BHU Consulting Engineers
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Lighting Consultant
Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design Inc.
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Mechanical Engineer
EEA Consulting Engineers
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Specifications
Eskilsson Architecture
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Construction Administration
Thomas Cook Reed Reinvald Architects
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Design Assist / Contractor
Zahner
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Photographer
Tim Hursley
Installations
When crossing the bridge, visitors encounter the luminous ceiling of the Seaform Pavilion, the bright blue Crystal Towers, and the cabinet-like grid display of the Venetian Wall.
Sheltered
The bridge creates an intimate scene inviting visitors to explore the glass in its purest form. The wall and roof structures house the displays for the artwork, shelter distractions from the railway and highway traffic below, and filter natural light.
The bridge links Tacoma's four major cultural institutions: The Washington State History Museum, Union Station, The Tacoma Art Museum, and the neighboring Museum of Glass.
Dale Chihuly, glass artist
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Arthur W. Andersson, FAIA
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F. Christian Wise, AIA
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Adam Pyrek
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Vincent Moccia
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Vision 20/20 Award - Puget Sound Regional Council - Chihuly Bridge of Glass
Puget Sound Regional Council
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Best Special Project - Washington State Department of Transportation - Chihuly Bridge of Glass
Washington State Department of Transportation
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Citation of Honor Award - American Institute of Architects, Austin Chapter - Chihuly Bridge of Glass
American Institute of Architects, Austin Chapter
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Award of Merit - Illumination Design Award, Golden Gate Section - Illuminating Engineering Society - Chihuly Bridge of Glass
Illuminating Engineering Society
