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The wings of the bridge have the shape of a dragonfly. The architect had this brilliant idea and asked us to weave a dragonfly wing structure that compliments the oddly shaped railings, and by doing so give the bridge an even more dynamic feeling, that at almost any moment the bridge could spread its wings.

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Dragonfly bridge railing

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The wings of the bridge have the shape of a dragonfly. The architect had this brilliant idea and asked us to weave a dragonfly wing structure that compliments the oddly shaped railings, and by doing so give the bridge an even more dynamic feeling, that at almost any moment the bridge could spread its wings.

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The new bridge needed safety railings, but standard designs wouldn’t do justice to the architect’s vision of a standout landmark. The goal was to ensure all required safety measures (height, strength, gap sizes) while also creating a bridge that feels light and almost alive in its environment. Essentially, the challenge was to design railing panels that double as a sculptural statement.

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Redfort engineered and fabricated Lalace panels shaped like dragonfly wings to attach along the sides of the bridge. The design process ensured the pattern and form met structural requirements for railings. These wing-like mesh panels complement the sweeping form of the bridge, making it look as if a giant dragonfly has landed or is about to take off. The transparency of the mesh preserves views from the bridge, and the intricate pattern casts beautiful shadows.

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The final product is a series of custom-cut metal lace panels installed as the bridge’s railing infill. Each panel mirrors the delicate veins of a dragonfly wing, complete with organic curves and tapered ends. They are galvanized and painted to endure weather while maintaining their fine details. The bridge now not only ensures pedestrian safety but also engages the imagination of those crossing or viewing it. Redfort’s dragonfly wing railings demonstrate how infrastructure can be elevated through artistic design and quality fabrication.

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