Inflatable Second Dome transforms from small bubble to huge event venue in minutes

Second Dome by DOSIS

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This reconfigurable pneumatic structure can transform from a 700-square-foot bubble to a 4,300-square-foot event venue in a matter of minutes. Designed by Spanish architecture firm DOSIS, the Second Dome was installed in East London to host community events organized by non-profit organization Shuffle.

Photo by Iwan Baan

Second Dome by DOSIS

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Second Dome was commissioned by creative workspace provider Second Home as a space where families of East London can gather and attend film screenings, design workshops and other community activities.

Second Dome by DOSIS

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The Second Dome can be quickly installed to accommodate different activities and span large areas.

Second Dome by DOSIS

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With a thickness of less than a millimeter, the pneumatic structure responds to wind and pressure and requires little energy for fabrication or assembly.

Second Dome by DOSIS

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Founders Forum 2016, a community organization for global entrepreneurs, also commissioned the Second Dome for a series of events centered around innovation and design, with speakers David Adjaye and iPod co-creator and Nest founder Tony Fadell.