Die Butterfly Bridge in Kopenhagen.

Butterfly Bridge in Copenhagen. A bridge for cyclists and pedestrians from downtown to the opera had to be realized allowing a connection of Copenhagens' city center area, the quarter Christianshavn and the new opera. A two-wings bascule bridge across Christianshavn respectively Trangraven Canal has been the winner's draft of an international competition. If both wings are opened the construction looks like an oversized butterfly. For this reason the habitants of Copenhagen call it Butterfly Bridge. Targeted was sophisticated design, permitting a quick opening as well as a good integration into the historical surroundings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]