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techfresh.net - 8/27/2008
Rolling Bridge
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This awesome Rolling Bridge is made by Heatherwick Studio and is located in Paddington Basin, London, UK. Rather than a conventional opening bridge mechanism, the Rolling Bridge gets out of the way by curling up by way of hydraulics until its two ends touch. It’s really quite an impressive work of art! [ Heatherwick ] ShareThis
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