The final design was awarded on March 24, 1924, to Dorman Long and Co for two reasons. (Courtesy of Arterra Interactive) ‘Symbol of Hope’ Henderson to the Sydney Harbour Bridge competition. This simple bridge design was submitted by P.E. (Courtesy of Arterra Interactive) PE Henderson DesignĮngineer Peter Henderson went for a total visually simple design approach in 1857, it consisted of two masonry towers at either end and a flat strip of iron across the top. This three-way bridge design was submitted by McClintic Marshall Products to the Sydney Harbour Bridge competition. This design did not make the final cut because the judges felt it did not harmonise with its surroundings. The company submitted five designs incorporating cantilever, suspension, and arch bridges. This American company was also involved in the construction of the George Washington Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge. (Courtesy of Arterra Interactive) McClintic Marshall This three-way bridge design was submitted by Francis Ernest Stowe to the Sydney Harbour Bridge competition. However, there were questions over how well the design could handle high traffic flow. Each arm of the bridge would have featured large pylons similar to that of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. (Courtesy of Arterra Interactive)Ĭars would drive from each of the three points and enter the central intersection before driving out the other side. The central tower would double as a war memorial with the island being renamed, Anzac Isle. This imposing design was the most radical and involved a three-way structure connecting Balmain, Millers Point, and Balls Head with a 500-foot cathedral-like tower in the middle on Goat Island. (Courtesy of Arterra Interactive) Francis Ernest Stowe’s 1922 Design The triple arch bridge design was submitted by Norman Selfe to the Sydney Harbour Bridge competition. The suburb of Normanhurst would later be named after Selfe in recognition of his work. The design actually won over New South Wales authorities, but an economic downturn and change of government saw it consigned to history. (Courtesy of Arterra Interactive) Norman Selfe-Triple Arch BridgeĪnother design from Selfe. A steel cantilever bridge design was submitted by Norman Selfe to the Sydney Harbour Bridge competition. Norman Selfe was an engineer and architect. This design almost made the cut and was praised for its structural lines and graceful design. (Courtesy of Arterra Interactive) Norman Selfe-Steel Cantilever Bridge A cantilever bridge design was submitted by Dorman Long and Co Project to the Sydney Harbour Bridge competition. This design involved a cantilever bridge with a span of 490 metres (1,600 feet) and made use of precast concrete blocks. The team at Dorman Long and Co submitted seven tenders for the Sydney Harbour Bridge competition. The team then devoted 800 production hours, using over 200 plugins, to piece together and recreate the cityscape from the ground up-offering a glimpse into what Sydney could have looked like. Motivated to recreate “stories of the past or present,” local 3D animation studio Arterra Interactive obtained the original design drawings of seven alternative bridge proposals from the New South Wales State Archives. A couple visit a tourist area overlooking the Harbour Bridge in Sydney, Australia on June 28, 2021. It is hard to imagine any other design, but Australian authorities and engineer John Bradfield considered 70 proposals before settling on the now-familiar steel arch-which was inspired by New York City’s Hell Gate Bridge. Residents using the bridge-whether they’re walking, cycling, driving, or taking public transport-are treated to spectacular views of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House. Today it serves as a vital artery connecting the north and south parts of Sydney. Spanning 503 metres and rising to 134 metres above the water, the bridge took eight years to build and officially opened in 1932. Many of us know about the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a breathtaking global icon that looms over one of the world’s finest harbours and has adorned countless postcards over the years.
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