The Edit: Top 10 Sculptural Skywalks & Bridges

Spanning across neon cityscapes, curving around trees as to glide gently through a bright, serene forest, or hopping from island to island, these bridges not only connect two destinations, but also form a wondrous bond with the environment.

Bridges aren't so much about reaching the end, but experiencing the marvel of the journey. With odd twists, organic curves or geometric patterns, these place between places completely meld with their surroundings --as to connect you to the world as well as your destination.  Taking you in a completely different direction than your average walkway, These are breathtaking paths you'll never want to reach the end of.

The “O” bridge by Penda, Salford, England

The Minton Bridge by DP Architects in Singapore

Pedestrian bridge over the Carpinteira Stream Carrilho da Graça Arquitectos. Photography by Fernando Guerra

Meydan Bridge, Dubai

BP Pedestrian Bridge by SOM in Chicago, Illinois

A Path In The Forest by Tetsuo Kondo

The Boomslang Bridge by Mark Thomas Architects in Cape Town, South Africa

Motril Footbridge by Guallart Architects

Long Sleeve Skywalk by Turenscape in Suining, Jiangsu Province

Tiger & Turtle - Magic Mountain Walking Roller Coaster by Heike Mutter and Ulrich Genth, Duisburg, Germany