How to Model a Stunning Moorish Horseshoe Arch in SketchUp | Full Tutorial
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Space & Architecture
Learn how to model a detailed Moorish Horseshoe Arch in SketchUp from start to finish! 🏛️
In this step-by-step SketchUp tutorial, I’ll show you the complete workflow for creating a detailed architectural arch — from basic geometry and columns to decorative CNC panels, complex cutouts, and final materials.
You’ll learn how to use essential SketchUp tools including Arc, Offset, Push/Pull, Follow Me, Move, Rotate, Flip, Solid Tools, and more.
We’ll also use Curic Face Knife to quickly trim the decorative CNC panel and fit it perfectly into the arch design.
This workflow is especially useful for modeling Moorish, Moroccan, Islamic, and ornamental architectural details in SketchUp.
✅ IN THIS TUTORIAL YOU’LL LEARN:
• Creating detailed column profiles
• Modeling smooth arches and curved geometry
• Using Follow Me and Push/Pull
• Creating repeated architectural details
• Using Solid Tools for complex cutouts
• Adding and trimming CNC decorative panels
• Using Curic Face Knife
• Applying materials and textures
• Completing the final Moorish Horseshoe Arch
🔗 USEFUL SKETCHUP RESOURCES:
🌐 Nice Tower:
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🧩 Free SketchUp Plugins:
https://nicetowerpro.com/sketchup-free-plugin/
🎓 Online SketchUp Courses:
https://nicetowers.com/online-sketchup-courses
🏗️ SketchUp Workflow:
https://nicetowers.com/sketchup-workflow
🤖 SketchUp AI Rendering:
https://nicetowers.com/sketchup-ai-rendering
📦 SketchUp 3D Models:
https://www.nicetowers.com/sketchup-3d-models
🌐 Nice Tower Pro:
https://nicetowerpro.com
⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Introduction
00:30 – Modeling the Column Profile
04:34 – Creating the Column Details
05:02 – Modeling the Main Arch
06:14 – Adding Architectural Details
06:40 – Creating the Decorative Arch Profile
08:58 – Using Solid Tools for Cutouts
10:01 – Adding the CNC Decorative Panel
11:25 – Trimming with Curic Face Knife
11:57 – Applying Materials & Textures
12:55 – Final Result
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👍 If you enjoyed this tutorial, don’t forget to LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to Nice Tower for more SketchUp tutorials, architectural modeling techniques, plugins, and professional workflows.
💬 What would you like to see modeled next in SketchUp?
Let me know in the comments!
#SketchUp #SketchUpTutorial #3DModeling #Architecture #MoorishArchitecture
In this step-by-step SketchUp tutorial, I’ll show you the complete workflow for creating a detailed architectural arch — from basic geometry and columns to decorative CNC panels, complex cutouts, and final materials.
You’ll learn how to use essential SketchUp tools including Arc, Offset, Push/Pull, Follow Me, Move, Rotate, Flip, Solid Tools, and more.
We’ll also use Curic Face Knife to quickly trim the decorative CNC panel and fit it perfectly into the arch design.
This workflow is especially useful for modeling Moorish, Moroccan, Islamic, and ornamental architectural details in SketchUp.
✅ IN THIS TUTORIAL YOU’LL LEARN:
• Creating detailed column profiles
• Modeling smooth arches and curved geometry
• Using Follow Me and Push/Pull
• Creating repeated architectural details
• Using Solid Tools for complex cutouts
• Adding and trimming CNC decorative panels
• Using Curic Face Knife
• Applying materials and textures
• Completing the final Moorish Horseshoe Arch
🔗 USEFUL SKETCHUP RESOURCES:
🌐 Nice Tower:
https://nicetowers.com
🧩 Free SketchUp Plugins:
https://nicetowerpro.com/sketchup-free-plugin/
🎓 Online SketchUp Courses:
https://nicetowers.com/online-sketchup-courses
🏗️ SketchUp Workflow:
https://nicetowers.com/sketchup-workflow
🤖 SketchUp AI Rendering:
https://nicetowers.com/sketchup-ai-rendering
📦 SketchUp 3D Models:
https://www.nicetowers.com/sketchup-3d-models
🌐 Nice Tower Pro:
https://nicetowerpro.com
⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Introduction
00:30 – Modeling the Column Profile
04:34 – Creating the Column Details
05:02 – Modeling the Main Arch
06:14 – Adding Architectural Details
06:40 – Creating the Decorative Arch Profile
08:58 – Using Solid Tools for Cutouts
10:01 – Adding the CNC Decorative Panel
11:25 – Trimming with Curic Face Knife
11:57 – Applying Materials & Textures
12:55 – Final Result
📱 FOLLOW NICE TOWER:
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/nicetower23/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nice_tower/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/NiceTower?sub_confirmation=1
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@nice_tower?lang=en
Pinterest:
https://www.pinterest.com/nicetower/
👍 If you enjoyed this tutorial, don’t forget to LIKE the video and SUBSCRIBE to Nice Tower for more SketchUp tutorials, architectural modeling techniques, plugins, and professional workflows.
💬 What would you like to see modeled next in SketchUp?
Let me know in the comments!
#SketchUp #SketchUpTutorial #3DModeling #Architecture #MoorishArchitecture