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Muharraq, Bahrain · 2023 · Competition proposal
The Iconic Gateway
Diyar Al Muharraq, Bahrain
Infrastructure as a civic landmark
The Iconic Gateway marks the entrance to Diyar Al Muharraq in Bahrain. Conceived as both a pedestrian bridge and a landmark within the emerging urban landscape, it establishes a distinctive threshold to the new city. Drawing inspiration from Bahrain’s maritime heritage and the interlocking arches of the Diyar identity, the design synthesizes cultural symbolism with structural innovation, engineered to respond to the climatic demands of the Gulf.
Two 65-meter steel pylons support a cable-suspended footbridge, creating a distinctive silhouette that marks the entrance to the township.
- Location
- Diyar Al Muharraq, Bahrain
- Client
- Diyar Al Muharraq
- Typology
- Infrastructure, Civic
- Status
- Competition proposal
- Year
- 2023
- Structure
- Web Structures | Ramboll
- Expertise
- Urban Design and Infrastructure
The gateway on the approach to Diyar Al Muharraq · Click any image to open the viewer
Engineering for climate and comfort
The bridge integrates structural clarity with environmental responsiveness. A double layer of stainless-steel solar screens, informed by the region’s mashrabiya traditions, filters heat and glare while providing shelter from harsh weather. Timber decking and a radiant cooling system address pedestrian comfort during Bahrain’s extreme summer temperatures. Together, these elements elevate a functional crossing into a civic asset that connects people while expressing cultural continuity, technological ambition, and Bahrain’s investment in its people and future.
In numbers and honors
Drawings and process
Awards and Press
- Design
- Principals | Lalita Tharani, Mujib AhmedProject team | Mihir Mistry, Ujjwal Sawant
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