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The new "Moulin-Blanc" footbridge
saint-amand-les-eaux, france
TIMEFRAME 2024
Client City of saint-amand ; département du nord
Typology infrastructure
STATUS feasability study
Budget ca. 3,7M EUR
maximum span 23,9 m length 156,7 m width 4-5,4 m
Architects Sterling Presser
engineers STRAINS ; B2ISE

The new "Moulin-Blanc" footbridge
Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, France
How does this 157-meter-long steel structure in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, designed as a civic landmark, resolve a railway barrier to become a continuous, fully inclusive pathway that seamlessly integrates with the urban and natural landscape?
Project Overview
The "Moulin-Blanc" Footbridge is a strategic infrastructure project in Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, France, aimed at reconnecting parts of the town physically divided by railway tracks. The bridge provides a safe and accessible link for pedestrians and cyclists, directly enhancing mobility, promoting sustainable transport, and improving access to key areas such as residential neighborhoods, public facilities, and green spaces. It supports local planning goals focused on reducing car dependency and fostering socially inclusive communities.

Concept sketch
Design Concept
The architectural concept positions the bridge as a symbol of renewed connectivity and urban integration, addressing a long-standing physical barrier.
Aesthetics: The structure is designed as a light and elegant steel structure that blends discreetly into its surroundings. Its horizontal lines offer a calm, open profile.
Integration: The design ensures seamless continuity with the town's mobility network by connecting directly with existing footpaths and cycleways.


Structure and Engineering
The structural design focuses on clarity, reliability, and minimal visual and environmental impact.


Sustainability (Regeneration/Resilience)
The project's sustainability benefits derive from its role in encouraging active transport and its sensitive approach to the natural environment.
Sterling Presser
Architects Engineers PartGmbB
BERLIN, Germany