Harmony Festival 2009

The Harmony Festival is an annual event which has been going strong since 1978. It is a festival in Santa Rosa California which combines music and sustainable discussion.  The festival has become the holistic hub where people come together to empower and support each other’s growth and contribute energy to create a positive difference on the planet.

A Pacific Dome was used to comfortably seat a large number of fair-goers. Despite the hot Santa Rosa weather,  the temperature was pleasant in side the dome.

60′ Dome in Palasharp, Milan.

“Mediterranean in Plaza” is an event held in the Palasharp, Milan. Techno Domes erected a 60′ Dome to entertain various conferences. This is the first time that a dome this large has been installed in this metropolitan area.

Even in the heat of May in Milan, the dome is stays the perfect temperature.

Milan is the perfect setting for this structure to demonstrates its versatility and elegance.

White and Blue Boat Show at Rimini, Italy

For the most glamorous boating event of the season, the Rimini Fair organised this year’s show using our Domes to characterize their “Quintessentially Blue Terrace Boat Show”. The appointed space for 400 exclusive guests of honor was one of our Domes

The 3 installed Domes, measuring respectively 16, 30, 36 feet in diameter, were used as the Information Desk Dome, the Lounge Bar Dome, and the Star Office Dome (the business centre for the fair and it’s guests).  Each one attracted immense interest and appraisal from the public, as well as from the operators attending.

On one particular day, with high winds of 38 knots, the Domes proved their capacity as structures capable of withstanding elements which traditional structures may not always be able to do.  Other operators, which took refuge in the Domes, learned the truth to our slogan “under the Dome, life is always beautiful!”.

A Theatre of Snow and Ice

NiX, created by The Only Animal, 2009 in
Calgary on Olympic Plaza skating rink

Housed in a 44 foot geodesic dome, /NiX/ follows a few survivors and
an arsonist through the fireworks at the end of the world. Created
entirely of snow and ice, /NiX/ is a frozen fantasy complete with
flaming tuba, snowman death scene and an explosive love story that
will melt the coldest of hearts. An entirely unexpected theatrical
adventure.

Domes in Slovakia

Pacific domes partnered with Creative Domes by Event Technology, a company dealing with overall event production in the summer of 2008. Domes were built in Slovakia for the first time as a roadshow partyzone traveling through four largest Slovakian summer music festivals. Each 2-day festival hosted about 30,000 unique visitors to party in our Dome Partyzone.

The partyzone was created by a 90ft dome surrounded by two 36ft domes and was open for festival visitors all through the festival, offering a large round center bar with a DJ tower on the top and VJ and lightning art on the sides of the dome.

The smaller domes involved a chillout zone with activities like Virtual reality motorcycle contest on Suzuki motorcycles, Nintendo Wii, customized magazine covers made out of pictures against blue screen.

Pacific Domes in Milan

JANUARY 28, 2009

FAITA used a Pacific Dome in an event which took place in Milan. It was used as a pre-entry into the main space.

Tecnodomes, srl., the Italian dealer for Pacific Domes International, hosted a 16′ dome.

The Dome was customized with sophisticated lighting and unique design elements.

The versatility of the Dome has shown once more the varied uses of the geodesic structure. Its effective design can add to the success of any event.

Snow Lounge for Stars at LAX

JANUARY 15, 2009

ExpressJet Airlines, a regional operator of corporate and charter flights, hosted a 20 ft. event dome at Los Angeles International Airport in mid-January. The Event Lite dome was called the “Pre-Sundance Snow Lounge.”

The special occasion for which this portable structure was brought in was to send Hollywood stars off to Park City, Utah for the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.

The all white dome set the stage for a winter celebration where 30 tons of snow was trucked in to make the Southern California location feel a bit more like the Rocky Mountains.

This promotional event was organized to bring recognition to the “Sundance Express,” an ExpressJet chartered flight that was taking people like Paris Hilton to Utah for the festival.

Dome Attracts Techies from CES

JANUARY 10, 2009

One of our 36 ft. event domes made its way to Las Vegas this month for a catered event that was planned to coincide with CES. The dome was used to target a very specific clientele who would be in attendance at the high-tech tradeshow that takes over the city every January. The dome played its part by drawing in gamers and overclockers who use very high end, revved up computer systems. It was chosen for its futuristic appearance which helps to establish a unique type of atmosphere that sets it apart from the norm. The Event Lite skin also provided a large “screen” for digital projection.

We erected the structure in the parking lot of a local business. It was there that many big names in the overclocking industry gathered to see AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) show off their new Phenom II processor. There were also internet gaming machines on site. As people crowded around inside the lit up dome at night, they were able to witness a live demo right on the structure’s fabric cover.

The dome was a great solution for our client because of its ability to be set up easily right in the parking lot. The lack of suppport poles created an interior space that was inviting and was able to accommodate people and equipment without any obstructions. It also looked pretty cool to the high-tech group that was using it!

Trump Dome Goes to Hollywood

The 60 ft. “Trump Dome” that debuted in New York City this past June made it’s way to Bel Air for a second appearance at the end of August. The dome was set up at a private estate for another lavish party to celebrate the new Trump International Hotel & Tower on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. This was the second stop on a worldwide tour which will include London and end in Dubai. It’s all part of Donald Trump’s plan to spread the word about his joint building project with real estate developer Nakheel.

Many Hollywood celebrities joined Donald Trump and Nakheel’s Executive Chairman, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, in Bel Air for the exclusive event. Christina Aguilera’s live performance was one of the evening’s highlights and the stiltwalking greeters, with hats shaped like Trump’s new property, helped put this party over the top!

The sleek, white dome was where the real magic took place though. This was where Trump and Nakheel were able to transport all 1,000 guests to Dubai with the use of Obscura Digital’s amazing technology. The dome became a giant cinema where 360 degree video projection brought imagery of the gulf islands and Trump’s new tower to life. Inside the dome, Hollywood’s elite felt like they were standing right underneath the property. Obscura put together a presentation of continually changing video screens, that to some felt like a movie trailer, and the dome’s immersive environment helped to pull off the whole experience (click here to see some more photos of the event).

The 60 ft. event dome was designed with an exterior geodesic frame, only the second of its kind. Suspended from it on the inside was a 3-layer fabric cover. This design works in conjunction with Obscura Digital’s proprietary projection liner that features vacuum-sealing technology, ensuring a tight fit and smooth surface that’s not obstructed by the frame. It’s a very unique look which sets the dome apart from our traditional designs.

Domes by the Sea

NOVEMBER, 2008

At the end of November Pacific Domes visited Mauritius Island, off the coast of Madagascar, to train a group of new business associates.

photo credit Benoit Meeus

Silent Partners Event Consultants recently purchased 24 ft. and 44 ft. event domes as part of their effort to launch a full service event company. They are also investing in a 60 ft. blackout dome for their inventory. Silent Partners plans to rent their portable domes out for all types of events located throughout the region.

 

Our representative worked closely with their professional crew, teaching them everything they needed to know about setting up domes, as well as taking them down and maintaining them for future use. Pacific Domes is very excited about this relationship and we are happy to see that our futuristic structures have made their way to another new part of the globe!