Discover the Wonders: Top 9 Amazing Fun Facts About the Helix Bridge in Paris

1. DNA-azzling Design

What did the architect say when designing the Helix Bridge? "Give it some DNA-azzle!" Jokes aside, Singapore's Helix Bridge is indeed the world's first curved double helix bridge, showcasing the power of technology and scientific inspiration with its DNA-like appearance while the dynamic multi-colored LED lights installed on the structures exhibit its delicate beauty and strength.
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2. Architectural Genes

Who needs DNA testing when you can stroll across the architectural genes of Singapore? Behold the Helix Bridge: the world's first stainless steel pedestrian bridge, designed like a spiraling DNA structure, delightfully connecting Marina Bay to Marina Centre, and boasting its futuristically low-maintenance build.
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3. Rainbow Road Rival

Step aside, Rainbow Road: the Helix Bridge in Singapore has got your number when it comes to colorful nighttime designs. Illuminating the double helix structure are Tridonic TALEXX RGB LED lighting chains and TALEXXengine LEDs, which not only create a marvelous light show but are also quick to install, reducing on-site work time.
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4. Golden Gate and Eiffel Tower's Lovechild

If the DNA of the Golden Gate Bridge and the Eiffel Tower were to have a lovechild, it might just be Singapore's Helix Bridge – an absolute sci-fi stunner that looks like it was teleported straight from a futuristic utopia: This curvaceous beauty, designed by Cox Architecture and completed in 2010, boasts four Duplex stainless steel tubes that provide exceptional strength and corrosion resistance, allowing it to withstand strong winds and earthquakes, reassuring pedestrians that they're in safe (albeit space-age) hands.
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5. Cutting-Edge Catwalk

Say hello to the Helix Bridge, Singapore's cutting-edge catwalk for humans, where 16,000 people can strut their stuff at once like a scene from a science-themed runway show: Composed of special duplex stainless steel, this unique 280-metre long double helix-inspired structure not only connects pedestrians from the Esplanade and City Hall to the luxurious Marina Bay Sands but also serves as a perfect vantage point for firework displays during Singapore's National Day celebrations.
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6. Best Supporting Role in Architecture

If the Helix Bridge were an actor, it would have bagged the award for "Best Supporting Role in the World of Architecture": This Singaporean pedestrian bridge is intricately designed to resemble a DNA strand, made of duplex stainless steel tubes just 273mm in diameter. It features four viewpoint platforms for panoramic views of Marina Bay Sands, the National Performing Arts Centre, and other iconic landmarks, and even puts on a show of its own with a dazzling LED light display that accentuates its twisting helix essence.
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7. DNA's Vacation Home

When DNA went on a vacation and decided to settle down in Singapore, it found its perfect home in the form of a bridge: The Helix Bridge, opened on April 24, 2010, is the world's first curved double-helix bridge whose design represents continuity, renewal, and everlasting abundance while using five times less steel than a conventional box girder bridge, making it more sustainable and lit up with 16 million dynamic colors using the latest LED technology.
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8. Futuristic Kaleidoscope

Walking across the Helix Bridge in Singapore feels like stepping into a futuristic kaleidoscope, with dazzling, vibrant LED lights swirling around its cosmic spiral: but surprise, this visually indulgent light spectacle is actually powered by energy-efficient LED lights that minimize power consumption, according to Dr. See Lin Ming, the Project Leader from Arup, the design and engineering team behind the bridge.
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9. Life Gives You DNA, Make a Bridge

When life gives you DNA, make a bridge: The Helix Bridge in Singapore boasts a remarkable left-handed DNA-inspired design, complete with illuminated C, G, A, and T letters representing the four bases, and it even snags a spot in The Left Handed DNA Hall of Fame in 2010 as a world first in bridge design.
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