WORLD FAMOUS

PARABOLIC ARCHES

Submitted by:
Kyle Christian L. Ople
Grade 9 – Moseley
Submitted to:
Maria Rizzara Bernadette Paradiang
Math Teacher
 Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France
One of the most famous monuments in
Paris. It stands in the western end of the Champs-
Élysées and honors those who fought and died for
France in the French Revolutionary and the
Napoleonic Wars, with the names of all French
victories and generals inscribed on its inner and
outer surfaces. It was constructed in 1806-1836 and
is 50 meters (164 ft) in high.The monument was
designed by Jean Chalgrin.
 The Gateway Arch, St. Louis, United States
A 630-foot (190 m) monument in St. Louis,
Missouri. Clad in stainless steel and built in the form of an
arch, it is the tallest man-made monument in the United
States, and the world’s tallest arch. To go to the top of the
Arch, there’s a tram in each leg of the arch. Each tram is
a chain of eight egg-shaped compartments, each capable
of holding five passengers. The trip to the top takes four
minutes. The Gateway Arch was designed by Finnish-
American architect Eero Saarinen in 1947; construction
began on February 12, 1963, and was completed on
October 28, 1965, for $13 million (equivalent to $180
million in 2013). The monument opened to the public on
June 10, 1967.
 Rua Augusta Arch, Lisbon, Portugal
The Arch was planned for the world exhibition
of 1880 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Belgium
as an independent country. However, the construction
was not completed in time. It took many more years but
the construction was finally completed in 1905, just in
time for the 75th anniversary of the independence of
Belgium. The original pavilions of the 1880 exhibition,
designed by Gédéon Bordiau, were largely replaced with
the triumphal arcade designed by Charles Girault in 1904
and the large halls on both sides.
 Arch of Cinquantenaire, Brussles, Belgium
The Arch was planned for the world exhibition of
1880 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Belgium as
an independent country. However, the construction was
not completed in time. It took many more years but the
construction was finally completed in 1905, just in time for
the 75th anniversary of the independence of Belgium.
The original pavilions of the 1880 exhibition, designed by
Gédéon Bordiau, were largely replaced with the triumphal
arcade designed by Charles Girault in 1904 and the large
halls on both sides.
 Arc de Triomf, Barcelona, Spain
The Arc de Triomf in the capital of Catalonia was
built as the main access gate for the 1888 Barcelona
World Fair. It was built as the main access gate for the
1888 Barcelona World Fair by architect Josep Vilaseca i
Casanovas.
 Igloos
Wartime brought major changes to timber construction technology in Australia,
particularly in the days following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour.
In 1942, the country was threatened by invasion. Civilian uses of timber were
tightly controlled and domestic building without government consent was
prohibited. Large numbers of Allied troops and their masses of equipment had to
be housed and protected.

Enter a whole range of lean, strong and graceful timber-based designs not
previously known in Australia. Perhaps the most interesting were the parabolic-
arched timber structures called ‘igloos’ – in their initial form, used to hide strike
aircraft, but evolving to ‘house’ all sorts of military equipment.

Igloos were designed by French engineer Emile Brizay (1900-1983). After serving
in World War I, he trained at Angers where he received an engineering diploma
in 1921. From 1923 he worked for the pioneering, concrete engineer, Eugene
Freysinnet on erection of the Plougastel Bridge and aircraft hangers at
Villacoublay. In 1926 Brizay accepted a position in Singapore with a French
colonial firm for whom he designed and built buildings and bridges. He practiced
privately from 1929, specialising in concrete and consulting with the Public
Works Department.
 Patuxai, Vientiane, Laos

The Victory Gate or Gate of Triumph in

Vientiane, Laos is a war monument that was built between
1957 and 1968. The monument is dedicated to those who
fought for the independence of Laos from France. The
architect is Mr. Tom Le Anh Quan.
 Arch of Constantine, Rome, Italy
Situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine
Hill, this triumphal arch is the latest of the existing
triumphal arches in Rome. The monument was built to
commemorate the victory of Constantine I over
Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in the year 312.
The arch itself was Inaugurated in the year 315.
 India Gate, New Delhi, India
India Gate. Located in the center of New Delhi,
it was built by Edwin Lutyens In 1921. It commemorates
the members of the erstwhile British Indian Army. After
India got its independence, India Gate became the site of
Amar Jawan Jyoti - Indian Army's Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier.
 Siegestor (Victory Gate), Munich, Germany
The construction of this triumphal arch was
completed in 1852. The gate was originally dedicated to
the glory of the Bavarian army, and today it is a monument
and a reminder to peace. The Victory Gate is 21 meters
high, 24 meters wide and 12 meters deep. The architect is
Eduard Mezger.