In
2002, new European banknotes were introduced, in different
denominations of the Euro. The currency was designed so that no nation
was favored over others. They contain architectural images, including
seven different bridges representing different historical eras in
Europe. The illustrations are all fictional, in order to remain
geographically neutral. Or, they
were. Dutch designer Robin
Stam admired the currency illustrations and mentioned that it would be
funny if someone built those bridges, all in one country.
The
local council responsible for constructing a new housing development in
Spijkenisse, a suburb of Rotterdam, heard about the idea and approached
Stam about using his designs.
"My bridges were slightly more
expensive but [the council] saw it as a good promotional opportunity so
they allocated some extra budget to produce them," says Stam.
The bridges are exact copies of those shown on the banknotes, down to the shape, crop and color.
Dezeen talked to Stam about his project and posted pictures of the bridges, which are now in use by pedestrians and cyclists.
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