Jinglun Bridge wins prestigious Architizer A+Award for architecture and innovation

The Jinglun Bridge, located on the shared campus of the School of Software Technology and the Ningbo Innovation Center of Zhejiang University (ZJU), has won the Popular Choice Winner in the "Architecture + Innovation" category at the 14th Architizer A+Awards.

The name "Jinglun" is derived from ZJU's school anthem, symbolizing the cultivation of talents and the development of capabilities. It also reflects the intricate weaving logic of 3D printing technology. The bridge represents ZJU's expectations for its students to acquire profound knowledge and apply it to serve society.

Co-created by the Architectural Design and Research Institute of Zhejiang University (UAD) and a team of ZJU professors, the 16-meter-long and 3.3-meter-high landscape bridge showcases ZJU's strength in scientific research translation. It has achieved three milestones: the first 3D-printed concrete bridge in Zhejiang Province, the largest single-span 3D-printed concrete integrated reinforced bridge in China, and the world's largest non-linear spatial shape reinforced printed concrete landscape bridge.

Unlike traditional rigid structures, the Jinglun Bridge gracefully connects the teaching and living areas. Its greyish-white layered texture resembles a natural rock emerging from the riverbank, blending into the surrounding greenery and water. For students and faculty, it is not only a pathway but also a scenic spot where cutting-edge digital technology meets daily campus life.

Hosted by Architizer, one of the world's largest architecture platforms, the Architizer A+Awards is widely regarded as the "Oscars of the architecture industry." The Popular Choice Winner is decided entirely by public voting worldwide, representing broad social recognition and appreciation.

Adapted and translated from the article written by Chen Fangyuan
Translator: JIANG Chenqi ('27, Structural Engineering)
Photo: The Architectural Design and Research Institute of Zhejiang University (UAD)
Editor: JIANG Chenqi, DING Chenwei