40 New Pics That Show The Beauty Of Well-Planned Infrastructure, As Shared On This Online Group
Let's appreciate brilliant infrastructure for a moment. Throughout history, various examples have proven that bridges, roads, dams, power plants, and other forms of infrastructure can successfully blend beauty with functionality. Combine perfect timing with the right angle, and you'll be treated to some breathtaking imagery as well.
On Reddit, there's a community that loves aesthetic infrastructure. The 713k members of the group share everything from soaring bridges that span great chasms to towering skyscrapers that pierce the sky.
If you're seeking something visually pleasing, this fresh compilation of pictures we've curated could be just what you're after. Upvote your favorite ones and drop a comment on the ones that truly satisfied your aesthetic craving.
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Banff Wildlife Crossing Project, Banff, Alberta, Canada. Combined With Fencing To Keep The Animals Off The Road
The structures have reduced animal-vehicle collisions in the area by more than 80%
Brilliant infrastructure is a showcase of human creativity and hard work. It includes amazing engineering and design that can change how areas look, bring people together, and push us forward. Think of famous bridges over large bodies of water or modern transit systems that make cities easier to navigate – these are examples of how people working together can make incredible things happen.
Thought You Would Be Interested In This Skew Bridge In Scotland
Dedicated Bus Lanes In The Middle Of The A40 Autobahn In Essen, Germany
These structures do more than just their jobs; they also make our surroundings look better. The way they're designed combines how they look with what they do, making them both attractive and practical. Each piece of brilliant infrastructure tells a story of big ideas, careful planning, and lots of effort to make things perfect.
Heatherwick Rolling Bridge - Paddington Basin, London, England, UK
Suspension Railway - Wuppertal, Germany
One of my favourite places, I once rented a car in Amsterdam for a day just to go there (and I've been once more since). It's so fun and also fascinating from an engineering perspective. Highly recommend the videos on it on YouTube, specifically from Tim Traveler and Tom Scott.
The Falkirk Wheel, A Rotating Boat Lift In Scotland. It Replaces The Original 11 Locks On The Forth And Clyde Canal Junction With The Union Canal
Infrastructure is like the backbone of strong economies. It helps things move, like goods and people and provides important things like energy and water for businesses. It's also needed for services we rely on, such as electricity, clean water, internet, transportation, healthcare, education, and protection from natural disasters.
Royal Gorge Bridge - Fremont County, Colorado
A Cycle Path That Goes Through A Lake In Bokrijk, Belgium
Temporary Road Build Around A Landslide In Fukui Prefecture, Japan
Those are modular temporary bridges. Once the landslide is fixed they will be removed and the modules reused somewhere else. The claims floating online about it being constructed in 24 hours are false, it took four of months to build (there are calculations and checks to do before the actual building, and manufacturing the carpentry pillars).
According to OECD website, "Infrastructure currently contributes to 79% of GHG emissions globally, we must examine how public and private infrastructure can contribute to respecting the Paris Agreement and achieving the SDGs and that we determine the standards and policy guidance can guide countries to achieve these outcomes."
Storseisundet Bridge - Norway
Devil's Bridge - Bulgaria
3D Model Of Tokyo’s Subway System
The choices we make about infrastructure today will shape the kind of future we all share. It's in our hands to build a foundation that paves the way for a better tomorrow. The changing economy requires us to rethink infrastructure: make it more digital, sustainable, and fair. This covers everything from better internet access to new bike lanes, marking a significant infrastructure evolution.
Magdeburg Water Bridge - Magdeburg, Germany
Utrecht, The Netherlands: 50 Years Ago, This Canal Was Filled And Converted Into A Highway. Now It Has Finally Been Transformed Back, With Space For Cyclists And Nature As Well
A lot of dammed up canals have been reopened in The Netherlands over the last 20 years. It really makes a difference to the landscape and quality of life.
Bastei Walking Bridge - Germany - 1851
I love how well this blends in to the environment, at least visually.
In the past, infrastructure was constructed to address particular problems, like dealing with local concerns such as sanitation, flooding, or travel needs. Often, there was limited consideration for future requirements due to short-term politics. This has led to infrastructure becoming inadequate and overwhelmed as it rapidly reached its limits.
Jacksonville, Florida Interchange
Tram From 1926 Still In Active Traffic On The Streets Of Stockholm, Sweden, November 2022
I love the old trams. So much more cozy to ride in them than the modern ones.
The Ancient Roman Aqueduct In Segovia, Spain - Standing Since The 1st Century
AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity are changing infrastructure, showing it's going digital. Green infrastructure is also in demand. There are intentions to invest in urban spaces for walking, cycling, socializing, and dining. In the future, infrastructure needs better planning, using improved predictions for demand and weather changes. People will want smarter infrastructure that saves energy, improves buildings, and eases traffic. This improvement should come from using smart systems and data to make better decisions and predictions.
Elevated Metro Line Integrated Into Park It Passes Over In Kolkata, India
Gigantic Bridge In Germany, 158 Meter Tall, 1702 Meters Long
The Canals Of London
We sometimes don't realize the value of what's right in front of us – the hard work and talent that make our cities great. These new insights might help us appreciate outstanding infrastructure more. Keep scrolling for amazing infrastructure pictures, and for more, check out our previous coverage on the topic here and here.
The Stockholm Telephone Tower With Approximately 5,500 Telephone Lines, 1890
No One Does Train Stations Like China
Peljesac Bridge, Croatia, Night Before The Opening Day
Bridge was built in order to bypass a small portion of Bosnia and Herzegovina we had to cross to get to most southern part of the country.
Jacob’s Ladder On The Remote Atlantic Island Of St. Helena Is One Of The Longest Straight Stairways In The World, Rising 183m
Elevated Tram At The Detroit Metropolitan Airport
Due To The Destruction Of A Certain Russian Bridge, The Vasco De Gama Bridge In Lisbon, Portugal Is Now The Longest (Usable) Bridge In Europe
Bharati Research Station Of India In Antarctica
This Is The Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel. It Will Fill With Water To Protect Tokyo From Flooding. The Concrete Support Towers Are 18m Tall
Hardly anyone knows that there is a similar hall underground - — below Munich‘s largest beer-garden. (Hirschgarten) There is a tour open to public twice a year which also includes a visit through one of the oldest sewage systems. Not recommended if you are easily nauseated by the odor of feces. But truely interesting with lots of fun facts!
Millau Viaduct
The Entrance To What Once Was The Longest Railway Tunnel In The World. Northern Line, London Underground
Road Cut Through Taroko Gorge, Taiwan
A Novel High Voltage Electricity Pylon Called 'Bog Fox, In Estonia By Part Architects
Worli-Bandra Sea Link, Mumbai, India
Three Trains Passing At A Time Through Mukundara Hills National Park. Rajasthan, India
Train In Argentine’s Patagonia (Esquel, Chubut Province)
Viaduct 13, Brazil. It Is The Tallest Viaduct In The Americas And The Second Tallest In The World. It Is 143 Meters High And Was Built In The 1970s
This description is such a joke. The list of tallest bridges and viaducts starts at 200m high, there 91 bridges on that list. This one is far away from being even close to be 100th tallest in the world. It's beautiful and impressive, but come on, some facts checking.
FedEx Superhub Memphis, Tn - Over 90 FedEx Aircraft In This Picture Alone!
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USB Type Shaped Port, Rheinhäfen Karlsruhe, Germany
I think it's a coincidence as it was made long before USB was a thing.
Note: this post originally had 99 images. It’s been shortened to the top 40 images based on user votes.
Much better post, BP. Better than all the ones designed to make us angry because of nasty people. More like this please.
Confederation Bridge (connecting New Brunswick to PEI in Canada) should be on this list. It's Canada's longest bridge (12.9km/8 Miles long) and the world's longest bridge over ice-covered water. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confederation_Bridge
Much better post, BP. Better than all the ones designed to make us angry because of nasty people. More like this please.
Confederation Bridge (connecting New Brunswick to PEI in Canada) should be on this list. It's Canada's longest bridge (12.9km/8 Miles long) and the world's longest bridge over ice-covered water. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confederation_Bridge
