Bridge structure

Projects by Heatherwick Studio, Vo Trong Nghia Architects and 10 other studios have been chosen by readers as winners of the Dezeen Awards 2020 public vote.

There are seven different types of bridges. Learn about each type. Then challenge your student to build and test bridges!

Types of bridge trusses

Image 19 of 21 from gallery of The Technion’s Entrance Gate / Schwartz Besnosoff Architects. Sections B

Image 2 of 19 from gallery of Moreelse Bridge / cepezed. Photograph by Jannes Linders

Building model bridges is fun. So fun that sometimes you might not even know you are learning. Physics, math, and engineering concepts are brought to life through the hands-on project of designing and building a model bridge. Garrett's Bridges is a resource used by teachers, students, and parents alike for turning model bridge building into a fun and rich experience.

Tintagel Castle Footbridge by William Matthews Associates and Ney & Partners has been named the winner of the inaugural Building Beauty Awards.