About This Arch
Brooklyn bridge spans the East River in NYC connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn. It was the longest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its opening in 1883.
The bridge has two masonry towers that are 85 meter (278 feet) tall with arch openings that are 10.29 meter (33.75 feet) wide. The two towers are not identical due to differences in water depth of the East River. Its stone towers with twin pointed arches are neo-Gothic / Gothic Revival.
Materials & Process
Material: 18mm (3/4″) Birch Plywood (B/BB)
Process: Machine Cut with CNC Wood Router
Finish: Sanded / Satin Poly
Dimensions
Metric: 280mm x 280mm x 450mm
Imperial: 11.02″ x 11.02″ x 17.71″
The Arch Series
Arches were first used to construct underground tunnels, drainage systems, and to span over windows and doorways. These arches could only support small openings as ancient walls were extremely heavy. Pointed arches were different. They allowed for thinner walls to be constructed due to vertical structural loads being carried more efficiently to the ground. Lighter walls meant more windows that could be taller and wider. Indoor spaces subsequently changed from being very dark to very bright. Arches became more decorative over time as structural concerns were easier to overcome. The thirty-two arches in this collections span thousands of years on all continents. You can easily find several types of arch walking around any major city. Arches provided an essential stepping stone in creating the world we live in today.
