The bracing for the top part of the dome was finished. Two poles are going to run through the holes in the bracing and will lock the umbrellas in the right place. The smaller holes allow for the speakers or lights to be screwed to the bracing.
We wanted the bracing to be quite exposed and the emphasis here was to reflect the umbrella's nature. On the interior, umbrellas reveal all of its structure and is exposed, and we wanted that in the bracing detail.
We also tested out bracing as our core element for structure. Due to our previous reliance on the internal structure, it took away the beauty of the dome, which was just umbrellas draping on a structure. Therefore, under the tutor's guidance, we decided to try out bracing which will be a secondary structure within the dome. If the bracing is successful on site, it would also allow for more space within the dome for the visitor to experience the interior easier. The bracing is also great because it weighs down the structure, preventing it from moving from uplift.
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