Bureau A, a Swiss architecture firm, created a highly original blow-up building to host a temporary nightclub.
Dubbed simply the 'Shelter,' the exterior of the space looks like a whimsical series of tubes that appears as if it's taken straight out of a cartoon realm. The interior is surprisingly spacious, which is definitely enhanced by the use of all-black PVC walls and flooring. In addition to functioning as a place of celebration for the Federation of Swiss Architects, the blow-up building was made to explore "the architecture of the underground."
The Shelter's creators explained this by saying "Architecture seeks the underground, searches for new territories under the skin of the earth." In saying this, Bureau A considers the contrast between the structures that one sees every day versus those that hide beneath them -- which is something that the Shelter straddles.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Inflatable Architecture
- Companies could create inflatable structures for events to provide a unique experience.
- Whimsical Design
- Businesses can harness the appeal of playful architecture to attract customers and promote products and services.
- Exploration of New Spaces
- Companies can embrace experimental spaces to promote creativity and ingenuity in their products.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Event Planning
- Event planners can use inflatable architecture to create a visually-stunning framework for events and parties.
- Architecture and Design
- Architects can explore the possibilities of inflatable design to create new and innovative building structures.
- Marketing and Advertising
- Companies can use whimsical inflatable architecture as eye-catching installations to promote products and services in public spaces.
