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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK
Completed: Officially opened by Queen in May of 2002
Architect: Wilkinson Eyre Architects
Client: Gateshead Council
Engineers: Gifford & Partners
Contract Value: £ 22 million
Contractor: Harbour & General
AE Interests:  Non-linear parabolic shape; Tilting action instead of traditional opening in half to allow large ships to pass under. See time-lapsed video below.

credits: Dvice article