BP Bridge, Millenium Park - Frank Gehry - Chicago, United States
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Hikenutty
N 41° 52.992 W 087° 37.339
16T E 448366 N 4636995
The BP Bridge is the first bridge that Gehry designed. It is 925 feet and connects Millennium Park to Daley Bicentennial Plaza, east of the park.
Waymark Code: WM1VNK
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TeamTGF
Views: 269

The BP Bridge is the first bridge that Gehry designed. It is 925 feet and connects Millennium Park to Daley Bicentennial Plaza, east of the park. The structure provides incredible views of the Chicago skyline, Grant Park and Lake Michigan.

The bridge is clad in stainless steel, complimenting the adjacent Pritzker Pavilion, also designed by Gehry. Functionally, the bridge is also used as a sound barrier to protect concerts from noise from the traffic below.

Architect: Frank Gehry

Building name: BP Bridge

Year built: 2004

Building's primary use: Other

City: Chicago

Country: United States

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