DESIGN AND RESEARCH: Steel Construction 1/2026
Abstract
Abstract The Dalke Bridge in Gütersloh, awarded the European Steel Design 2025 Special Award for Structural Artistry, replace a dilapidated pedestrian bridge and now connects city and countryside in an accessible way. Its minimalist, weather‐resistant steel design integrates all structural and aesthetic elements efficiently, creating a durable and elegant landmark. The jury recognized the project for its refined structural solutions—including the slender deck and CNC‐carved handrail plates—that push technical limits while achieving architectural elegance. (photo: © Benno Schulz)
Fields of Study & Subjects
Structural Engineering and Materials Analysis
Civil and Structural Engineering Research
Architecture
Modernity
and Design
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Steel Construction
- Volume
- 19
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN