The Gordie Howe International Bridge is almost open – here’s the lowdown on its design

Wallpaper | 05.06.2026 16:00
When it opens, the new Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to become an important addition to North America's network of busy land border crossings. Named after Canada-born Detroit Red Wings hockey player Gordie Howe, this piece of architectural infrastructure looks elegant, almost ethereal, from afar – and up close, its dynamic form appears sculptural, designed to delicately guide traffic through a subtly shifting moiré effect.