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Functional designs are simple and simplicity is beautiful. Simplicity of design leads to simplicity of construction and simplicity of form.A structurally sound design is always a good foundation for an aesthetically pleasing structure.A truly beautiful bridge must be timeless. They must not, even when beautiful, be solely the result of a fashion. They must be able to age well and pass the test of time.To create successful and beautiful bridges, a complex and joint labour of skilful, discerning and demanding designers and Owners is needed.Written by Armando Rito (Fig. 1) in several lectures throughout his career, these sentences define his view of a bridge engineer. And as a consequence, define his way of living.