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The Chords Bridge (Hebrew: גשר המיתרים, Gesher HaMeitarim), also called the Bridge of Strings or Jerusalem Light Rail Bridge, is a side-spar cable-stayed bridge in Jerusalem. The structure was designed by the Spanish architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava and is used by Jerusalem Light Rail's
The Bridge of Strings is undeniably a work of art, designed by the renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, who has designed bridges in great cities in the world, including Venice. The 119 meter-high mast, supported by 66 steel cables, is currently the tallest structure in Jerusalem.
Santiago Calatrava is a Spanish architect, structural engineer, sculptor, and painter, particularly known for his bridges supported by single leaning pylons, and his railway stations, stadiums, and museums, whose sculptural forms often resemble living organisms.
Santiago Calatrava has designed hundreds of projects worldwide, comprising bridges, railway stations, universities, museums and high-rise buildings.
Santiago Calatrava Valls (born 28 July 1951) is a Spanish architect, structural engineer, sculptor and painter, particularly known for his bridges supported by single leaning pylons, and his railway stations, stadiums, and museums, whose sculptural forms often resemble living organisms. [1]
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Mar 3, 2016 · Santiago Calatrava—known for his gleaming white, sky-high designs—has captivated the globe with soaring structural feats since he began designing modern architecture as a student in Valencia...