A bridge that literally draws a letter in space—one gesture, three branches, and a city stitched back together.
Bridge in Drammen, Norway.
Visitor Guide
Walk each leg of the ‘Y’ to understand it; the design is about choice and branching paths, not a single crossing.
From the riverbank at dusk to capture the full Y-shape and its lighting; best when the sky is still bright enough to outline the cables.
Public pedestrian/cycle bridge; free.
The Y-plan is a structural and urban trick: it consolidates crossings while creating a landmark geometry that reads instantly from above.
20–45 minutes
Design & Structure
Branching geometry coordinated with structural force flow; cable and deck behavior analyzed for torsion where paths diverge.
Steel cables and deck structure—slenderness and expressive clarity.
Branch points introduce complex force paths; the node is the engineering heart of the bridge.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ypsilon located?+
Ypsilon is located in Drammen, Norway. Its coordinates are 59.7444°, 10.1953°.
When was Ypsilon built?+
Ypsilon was completed in 2008.
Can I visit Ypsilon?+
Ypsilon is a real building in Drammen that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.