Valkbrug Leiden

The renovation of Leiden’s Valkbrug marked a key part of the redesign of the city centre, as this bridge is an essential connection between the centre and Leiden Central Station used by cyclists, pedestrians and motorists alike.

“Temporary” bridge to be replaced after 15 years

The bridge was named after the nearby windmill, known as De Valk. This marks the spot where people cross the single, crossing over from one area to another whilst enjoying the view of both sides of the water. The Valkbrug, for instance, connects the northern and southern parts of the Lammermarkt.

Van Boekel Bouw en Infra was commissioned by the municipality of Leiden to build a new bridge that meshes with the new design and image of the Lammermarkt.

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  • Municipality of Leiden

Bridges are always an important landmark, as they help you cross over from one area to another, giving you a view of both sides. The Valkbrug, for instance, connects the northern and southern parts of the Lammermarkt

Objective!

Demonstrate that this bridge was designed to mesh with the location, history and culture of the bridge, whilst remaining innovative and progressive.

Connection between north and south

Bridges are always an important landmark, as they help you cross over from one area to another, giving you a view of both sides in the process. The Valkbrug, for instance, connects the northern and southern parts of the Lammermarkt.

The northern part is green, combining the qualities of a city park with those of the water. You can come here to walk, sit in the sun, lie on the riverbank and visit De Valk windmill.

The southern part is home to an inner-city square with a typically urban look: this is where you go to see and be seen, to meet people, to have a break, make music, relax and walk.

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ClientMunicipality of Leiden
LocationLeiden
Contract formUAV-GC design en construct
CategoryCivil engineering
Executed byVan Boekel Bouw & Infra
Time2018 – 2019
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