Shiro's Pneumatic Sculpture Series Shiro's website

"Air Hill" May.31,1992 National Government Park. Tachikawa city,

 

Original plan by Shiro Takahashi 1986

 



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1) Experiment work , Sep.-Oct. 1987

 

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Original testing 2000h,15mw,10md
[Showa Kinen Park "Children's Forest"]

Pat.No.2068787 - 1990

 

 

2) Completed works, Jan.1992- photo  

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No.1 by [OGAWA TENT CO.,LTD[ 3000h,47mw,22md
No.2 by [TAIYOU KOGYO .,CO.LTD] 3000h,52mw,25md


The new air-filled Fuwa-fuwa Dome used air-supporoted membrane structure technology to provide more bounce and fun than ever.

In expanding the field of application for membrane structure buildings Ogawatec has developed an allnew style of amusement facility usingthe unique properties of membrane structure technology,carefully developed over many years.
The Fuwa-fuwa Dome is an air-supported amusement structure for children that represents a radical departure from conventional"jumping castle"structures.The Fuwa-fuwa Dome prpmotes the development of mind and body,provoding both young and old with an opportunity to forget themselves and indulge in pure fun,and ultimately helping to strengthen the bonds between parent and child.
based on an original concept conceived by Professor Shiro Takahashi of the Tama Art University, the Fuwa-fuwa Dome was developed by Ogawatec in construction with Takano Landscape Planning Co.,Ltd.
Made from tough canvas for extra durability,the Fuwa-fuwa Dome is designed to withstand all kinds of rough tretment from young and old alike.Its popularity is attributed to various factors:It takes up minimal space,requires little maintenance,and is designed to create low impact on the surrounding environment.
The air-supported membrane structure makes it possible to provide a simple design that is safe,environmentally conscious,and easy to repair.The Fuwa-fuwa Dome is designed to give children the freedome of individual movement and play,and to encourage physical and mental development by encouraging children to test new ideas of movement.

* The patent for the Fuwa-fuwa Dome is help by Professor Shiro Takahashi of Tama Art University.