Thanks to the creations of Dutch street artist Frankey, two buildings’ upper floors are connected by a design that resembles a traditional Amsterdam canal bridge.
A vibrant Canal Skybridge was built by Frank de Ruwe, popularly known as Frankey, to span two buildings on Rokin Street in the heart of Amsterdam.
In the downtown region of Amsterdam, two buildings on Rokin are connected by the Canal Skybridge.
The bridge stood ten meters high and was decorated with crown lanterns angled at an odd angle and dark green rails.
“Taking cues from comics where realism isn’t a constraint, I have created the world’s tallest canal bridge,” he stated.
The bridge is completed with traditional lantern topper in the style of a crown and railings that have a rich green color.
The Dutch financial technology company Adyen asked for the Canal Skybridge in order to link its main building with additional offices located in a nearby building.
The bridge is off-limits, but Frankey wanted to create a design that would make people happy.
It is clear that the walkway across the bridge is made of transparent glass that is located below, rather than passing over the arched form.
“This bridge stands as a connection, but also as an interface between humour and wonder,” stated the creator.
The glass surface of the bridge is designed to provide a passage for pedestrians to cross.
In Amsterdam, Frankey is widely-known for his art pieces displayed in the streets, which often feature cartoon figures or allusions to popular culture.
More than 500 pieces that he has created and put in place across the city include a streetlight that has a silly character performing acrobatic moves and a series of vents that are shaped like Kanye West.
With the Canal Skybridge, Franky has undertaken one of his most difficult projects to date, demonstrating his intention to enter the field of architecture.
The project was eventually completed after three years of arduous effort with a committed team of engineers and building specialists.
An artificial bridge built by the Dutch fintech company Adyen links the offices.
A steel frame served as the design’s foundation, and it was later covered in a water-based acrylic resin.
The shape of the bridge was then created by casting this exterior into 3D-printed molds.
Railings and a street lamp were produced via 3D printing.
Large bolts with an image of Frankey’s face carved on them are found inside the product.
The interior elements of the building preserve the appearance of a genuine stone bridge, although they are complemented with contemporary engineering details.
There are two steel cables that stick out and are fastened with big nuts that have Frankey’s face engraved on them.
Two unusual installations have just been added to Amsterdam’s canals: a 12-meter-long 3D-printed bridge and a hotel made from the homes of former bridge keepers.
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