Bridge of Aspiration

　　The magnificent bridges we usually see span rivers or straits, connecting two cities, with their lengths and spans being truly astonishing. However, there are also some peculiar bridges in the world, and the Bridge of Aspiration is one of them.

　　The Bridge of Aspiration is located in Covent Garden, London, UK. Rather than being a traditional bridge, it is more like a skyway, as it connects the Royal Ballet School with the Royal Opera House. It is a pedestrian bridge designed by the UK-based architectural firm WilkinsonEyre. Serving as part of the Royal Ballet School, it is also an architectural feature visible to the general public on the street. The Bridge of Aspiration connects different floors of two buildings, using 23 lightweight aluminum square frames as its skeleton. Each adjacent frame is rotated by 4 degrees, resulting in a full 90-degree rotation from one end to the other. It also gradually increases in height to accommodate the difference in elevation between the two buildings. This is a very light, ingenious, and low-budget design.

　　The lighting design of the Bridge of Aspiration was created by a renowned UK lighting design team. Using internally illuminated LEDs, it creates a soft and elegant nighttime scene without overwhelming pedestrians. From the street, one can even see the silhouettes of ballet dancers gracefully moving between the school and reality.

　　Bridge of Aspiration Must-visit reason: The most un-bridge-like bridge in the UK Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】 Country/region where the attraction is located: Britain[Britain] Province/state where the attraction is located: Greater London [Greater London] City where the attraction is located: London [London]