Floating gracefully on the Harlem River in New York is a giant metallic dome called the 'Harvest Dome 2.0.' Made of recycled umbrella frames, the dome sits on the surface of the river. SLO Architecture created the installation to celebrate the tides of the river. As the tides change, the Harvest Dome goes from resting on a mudflat to floating adrift on water.
The Harvest Dome 2.0 is the second iteration of a failed project. After the first installation was lost in an accident, the architecture firm worked to build another one. The canoes transporting the first version of the Harvest Dome lost control and let it drift to Rikers Island where prison officers destroyed it. Money was then raised on Kickstarter to rebuild the project.
Upcycled Dome Installations
The 'Harvest Dome 2.0' Floats Elegantly Over the Harlem River
Trend Themes
1. Upcycled Dome Installations - The use of upcycled materials in dome installations presents an opportunity for sustainable and environmentally-friendly design.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry can explore upcycled dome installations as a way to create innovative and eco-friendly structures.
2. Environmental Conservation - The use of upcycled materials in dome installations aligns with the goals of the environmental conservation industry, offering an opportunity for sustainable art and design projects.
3. Crowdfunding - The success of the Kickstarter campaign to rebuild the Harvest Dome project highlights the potential for crowdfunding platforms to support innovative architectural initiatives.