In 2017, the CF Toronto Eaton Centre celebrated its 40th anniversary. To help mark this occasion, a new pedestrian bridge was installed between the main shopping complex and the Hudson’s Bay / Saks Fifth Avenue flagship locations.

 

The bridge is the result of an international design competition, won by London-based architectural firm WilkinsonEyre in 2014. The 30-metre long structure consists of 200 etched bronze panels and 355 glass panels with strategically placed interior lighting strips, all of which combined have made this one of the most unique and well-known structures in the downtown core.

 

Aside from allowing more than 2 million shoppers to move between the CF Eaton Centre and The Bay, the structure also bridges the gap between the old and new architectural structures it connects. The south end is more circular, mirroring the second floor arches of the Victorian style Hudson’s bay building.

As you move towards the north end, the bridge transitions to a more square shape, resembling the more modern design of the CF Eaton Centre.

 

From the outside, it is easy to notice the twisting design of the bridge as it transitions between the square and circular ends, with some saying that it looks like a wave.

Personally, I find the interior to be a structure of infinite photographic possibilities.

The variety of shapes, shadows, reflections, pedestrians and lighting allow photographers to produce unique results with almost every shot.

I’d love to see any shots you have of this pedestrian bridge – and I’d also appreciate hearing what you liked about about this post!  Until then, one more shot of the interior – my favourite:

COMING SOON:  The next “How To” blog focusing on global edits to my long exposure exterior shot of the bridge. If you haven’t had the chance to look at my initial piece on this subject, please do.

 

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