The art and science of building bridges

Arbours and pergolas are design tools that help frame, envelop, shade and shelter – they really are exceptional at elevating our green spaces

While it is relatively simple to re-purpose former stations, sheds and signal boxes into something else, other legacy structures are a bit more complicated. Just what do you do with a redundant railway bridge, for example? Steam Railway takes a look at a few notable examples to find out.

This month, Alex Bishop considers the importance of guitar bridge design and its impact on tone

Frame the entrance to your home with a beautifully designed and complementary porch that meets your needs

You’ll never forget your first sight of the bridge 100 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. It runs from the County Antrim clifftop to the rocky island of Carrick-a-Rede. Erected in 1775, the bridge enabled

The seaside lido offered safe swimming for holidaymakers irrespective of the vagaries of the tide. Kathryn Ferry looks at the architecture of these remarkable creations