Kurilpa Bridge, Brisbane

The Kurilpa Bridge (originally known as the Tank Street Bridge) is a pedestrian and bicycle overpass that spans the Brisbane River, connecting Kurilpa Point in South Brisbane to Tank Street in the Brisbane central business district. Its construction was part of a larger urban redevelopment project aimed at revitalizing the South Bank Parklands and promoting pedestrian and bicycle access across the river.

Designed by Cox Rayner Architects in collaboration with Arup Engineers, the bridge was completed in 2009 and opened to the public in October of that year. Since then, it has become a well-loved landmark in Brisbane and a symbol of the city's commitment to sustainability and public space.

The bridge – 470 meters long and 6 meters wide – is made of steel and concrete and has a unique design, featuring an undulating deck that rises and falls as it crosses the river. The design is intended to resemble the sinuous curves of a serpent or a river, and the name "Kurilpa" comes from the Australian Aboriginal (Turrbal) word for the area surrounding the bridge which means a "place for water rats".

At night, the bridge is illuminated by a series of LED lights that change color, providing a striking visual display that has become a popular attraction in the city.

In 2011, the Kurilpa Bridge was declared "World Transport Building of the Year" at the World Architecture Festival.