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Long finned eels inspire Centennial Park design by Sam Crawford Architects
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Long finned eels inspire Centennial Park design by Sam Crawford Architects

The design of a new 40-metre pedestrian and cycle bridge built across Kensington Pond to provide an impressive entrance to the Centennial Parklands in Sydney celebrates the native ‘bara’ or long finned eel in both form and materiality.
Branko Miletic
Branko Miletic

03 Nov 2022 • 2m read • View Author

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The bridge curves outwards towards the centre to provide a viewing platform for the pedestrians

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The movement and shimmery appearance of the eels are captured in the curved design of the bridge and the anodised aluminium balusters

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