Camaway
November 19th, 2004, 12:49 AM
The latest unreal and inexplicable Berlin project they are actually building it in the forests near Brandenburg. A full tropical island in the largest dome in the world…apparently a Malaysian investor thought it was a good idea to spend billions to build something like this in Berlin of all places.
And if you think this just a wacky idea that will never be build, well, you are wrong. It has ALREADY been built. It opens in a month’s time. Man, this city is weird.
http://tinypic.com/mkc4g
One Day in Paradise
Entangled Paths in the Rainforest
Where exotic plants are growing, huge palm trees, orchids, there are little bridges over mangrove swamps. And on top of it, I have a panoramic view of the entire island.
Suntan all Year Round
Relaxing in a deckchair under palm trees, feeling white sand below my feet, spending the night on the beach... Vacation!
Wellness in the Lagoon
31°C is the water temperature in the lagoon. A waterfall, bubbling whirl pools. And the tropical sea is as large as 4 Olympic-size swimming pools. Behind it I can really spot the horizon!
The Dome
http://www.thetropical-islands.com/abb/dimension.gif
The Tropical Islands dome has a ground surface of 66,000 square meters. With a length of 360 meters, a width of 210 meters and a height of 107 meters, it is large enough to host 8 entire soccer fields.
Even the New York Statue of Liberty (93 meters) could stand upright in it, and the Paris Eiffel Tower (322 meters) could lie in it. The Dome offers enough space for the skyline of Berlin's Potsdamer Platz including the Sony Centre, the gatehouse and the Daimler Chrysler skyscraper.
Technical Data
5,2 Mio m³
Volume
66.000 m²
Basal Surface
148.000 t
Total Weight
360 m
Length
107 m
Height
140 t
Paint used
82 t
Screws
111.000 m²
Roof Cover
Tropical Climate by Technical Means
Everyone's idea of perfect weather! A steady 25°C air temperature, 30°C water temperature and 35°C beach temperature. No rain, and plenty of sunlight every day! A pleasant 30% to 50% humidity for our tropical plants originating from all parts of the tropical world.
As a result, a first class climate and water control system is being installed at Tropical Islands. The warm water supply below the beach, next to the tropical sea, warms up the air. A computer controlled system guarantees different temperature zones.
The impressive system of indirect lighting of the former CargoLifter dome was originally designed for industrial needs. Together with the new UV penetrable membrane on the south side, it simulates tropical sunlight perfectly, everyday between 6am to 6pm. The light and warmth let the plants grow well and also allow the visitors to gain a healthy suntan.
And if you think this just a wacky idea that will never be build, well, you are wrong. It has ALREADY been built. It opens in a month’s time. Man, this city is weird.
http://tinypic.com/mkc4g
One Day in Paradise
Entangled Paths in the Rainforest
Where exotic plants are growing, huge palm trees, orchids, there are little bridges over mangrove swamps. And on top of it, I have a panoramic view of the entire island.
Suntan all Year Round
Relaxing in a deckchair under palm trees, feeling white sand below my feet, spending the night on the beach... Vacation!
Wellness in the Lagoon
31°C is the water temperature in the lagoon. A waterfall, bubbling whirl pools. And the tropical sea is as large as 4 Olympic-size swimming pools. Behind it I can really spot the horizon!
The Dome
http://www.thetropical-islands.com/abb/dimension.gif
The Tropical Islands dome has a ground surface of 66,000 square meters. With a length of 360 meters, a width of 210 meters and a height of 107 meters, it is large enough to host 8 entire soccer fields.
Even the New York Statue of Liberty (93 meters) could stand upright in it, and the Paris Eiffel Tower (322 meters) could lie in it. The Dome offers enough space for the skyline of Berlin's Potsdamer Platz including the Sony Centre, the gatehouse and the Daimler Chrysler skyscraper.
Technical Data
5,2 Mio m³
Volume
66.000 m²
Basal Surface
148.000 t
Total Weight
360 m
Length
107 m
Height
140 t
Paint used
82 t
Screws
111.000 m²
Roof Cover
Tropical Climate by Technical Means
Everyone's idea of perfect weather! A steady 25°C air temperature, 30°C water temperature and 35°C beach temperature. No rain, and plenty of sunlight every day! A pleasant 30% to 50% humidity for our tropical plants originating from all parts of the tropical world.
As a result, a first class climate and water control system is being installed at Tropical Islands. The warm water supply below the beach, next to the tropical sea, warms up the air. A computer controlled system guarantees different temperature zones.
The impressive system of indirect lighting of the former CargoLifter dome was originally designed for industrial needs. Together with the new UV penetrable membrane on the south side, it simulates tropical sunlight perfectly, everyday between 6am to 6pm. The light and warmth let the plants grow well and also allow the visitors to gain a healthy suntan.