Bridge Coatings - Fluoropolymer

First fluoropolymer bridge in New Zealand!

Here is a sneak peek of the Toki Poutangata Footbridge almost ready for delivery to site. We are proud to announce that the bridge is to be the FIRST IN NZ to be coated with a fluoropolymer paint system. This is a state-of-the-art bridge paint system that is expected to

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8 - Turin Footbridge Design 2020 - Dora River Footbridge (G13)

Turin Polytechnic – Footbridge Design Course 2020

In January 2020 DC Structures Studio had great fun working with with Professor F. Barpi and his students from the Politecnico di Torino (Turin Polytechnic, Italy) to help judge their footbridge designs. The Turin Polytechnic Architecture students had been arranged into 15 design teams with the aim of designing footbridges

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Te Kuiti Footbridge Rehabilitation Concept

Existing Footbridge Rehabilitation

In 2018 we worked with Waitomo District Council to come up with cost effective options to rejuvenate an existing footbridge in Te Kuiti. The options were focused on rehabilitating the existing structural members whilst showcasing vibrant and playful living. The scheme was set to cost ¼ of the full bridge

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DC Structures Studio - Carbon Offset Cert 2016 to 2017

DCSS Environmental Policy Launched!

We’ve just released our Environmental Policy: Sustainable Bridges. At DC Structures Studio we recognise that as designers of large infrastructure our working practices and the designs we develop have potentially huge impacts on the world around us. We take our impact on the environment seriously and have thus developed a

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Recent Awards

GOLD
AWARD

CONSULTING AWARDS 2024

Manganui Gorge Suspension Bridge

We received the top award from the Association of Consulting & Engineering (ACE) for our professional services in delivering the Manganui Gorge Suspension Bridge. Read more here.

DESIGN
EXCELLENCE

NZ BRIDGES AWARDS 2022

Water of Leith
Cable-stayed Footbridge

NZ Bridge Awards are endorsed by Waka Kotahi (NZTA) and we received the “Design Excellence Award” in recognition of setting a new benchmark for sustainable design of bridges. Read more here

GOLD
AWARD

CONSULTING AWARDS 2022

Toki Poutangata
Footbridge

Awarded by the Association of Consulting & Engineering (ACE) our professional services in delivering the Toki Bridge were recognised in the prestigious category of GOLD (the top honour). Read more here.

SUPREME
WINNER

EXCELLENCE IN STEEL 2022

Wairoa River
Cycleway Bridge

The Steel Construction NZ (SCNZ) awards recognize excellence in steel design and construction. Wairoa Bridge took out the award category for +$1.5M and also took out the overall “Supreme Award” for steel excellence. 

COLOUR
MAESTRO

TOTAL COLOUR AWARDS 2021

Wairoa River
Cycleway Bridge

The Resene Total Colour Awards are a celebration of colour. Judges commented that “this bridge pushes the boundaries – going bold with colour where so many have gone bland before it“. Read more here

Check out our projects

Projects

River Road Arched Footbridge

Are you considering a cycle bridge project? We are the experts – talk to DC Structures Studio today! Email DCSS Overview We developed this concept for Hamilton City Council in partnership with Bridge It NZ. The shared-use bridge would have been part of the cycleway network, crossing the Kirikiriroa Stream near the Pukete Bridge and connecting with the Wairere Drive

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A view of Westhaven Marina from the new boardwalk ramp.
Projects

Westhaven Marina Footbridge Ramp

General information Technical information Are you considering a bridge amendment or addition? We are the experts – talk to DC Structures Studio today! Email DCSS Visitor information Overview Westhaven Marina in Auckland is a beautiful spot with amazing views of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. The real drawcard here is the huge variety of boats moored in the large marina. We

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Projects

Hornsby Cable Bridge

General information Technical information Are you considering a suspension bridge project? We are the experts – talk to DC Structures Studio today! Email DCSS Visitor information Overview This project is currently in the concept design stage. Hornsby Park, Sydney, Australia comprises approximately 60 hectares of bushland and open space, about 1 kilometre west of the Hornsby town centre. This site

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Projects

Wai Kahua Waka Footbridge

Visitor information Technical information Are you considering a footbridge project? We are the experts – talk to DC Structures Studio today! Email DCSS Visitor information Overview The Wai Kahua Waka Bridge is at the Puhi Kai Iti Cook Landing Site National Historic Reserve in Gisborne. The footbridge crosses Kaiti Beach Road. The bridge is in the form of a waka

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