The Construction of Osaka

Animations of the Construction:

Cable Connection Details

MPEG format around 1MB
Quicktime format around 10MB

Roof Compression Ring Girder Construction

MPEG format around 2MB

Vintage Footage of the Construction:

Digging the Foundation

MPEG format around 2.5MB

Pouring the Concrete Compression Ring

MPEG format around 3.8MB

Affixing the Cables

MPEG format around 6.5MB

Tying Down the Fabric

MPEG format around 4.5MB

Final Views Immediately After Inflation

MPEG format around 4.2MB

Stills from the Animation:

View of Osaka

Section of Lower Ring Reinforcing Bar

Two Sheets of Teflon

Section of Upper Ring Reinforcing Bar

Concrete Poured and Cable Attached

Fabric Covering

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