The StarDome - Tech Description

The StarDome is composed of three main facilities:
Central Dome, Gardens & Gallery-Exhibit Spaces

 

I. The Central Dome:

 

Architecture: monolithic dome technology with wide windows.
The center ceiling above the amphi-theater is a large skylight.
Diameter: 144 feet. Circumference: 452+ feet. Area: 16,000+ square feet.


A. An Amphitheater at the hub-center to accomodate workshops, classes, presentations
and occasional public shows & performance. Removable tiers. Capacity: 150.

B. A Library / Audio-Visual & Digital Databank specialized in mandala traditions from
around the world and offering research materials on Sacred Arts, Sacred geometry,
Mandala ceremonies & Rituals, Harmonics, Sacred Music & Dance, Mantras, Colors,
Symbols, Geomancy, Sacred Architecture etc...

C.
A Multi-Media Research Center for development of computer animation, 3D effects,
Virtual Reality, holographic technologies, cymatics etc... as applied to the study,
enactement of and immersion into mandala constructs & designs.

D.
Classrooms & studios for the StarWheel School of Mandala Arts. Multi-function
spaces for study, teaching, game interactions, pedagogical set-ups...

II. Inner Gardens & Playgrounds:

 

Circular width: 90 feet. Area: about 65,000 square feet


E. The Inner Gardens are conceived as a place of peace, inspiration and play... to walk
the sacred ground of Mother Earth and look up the stars.
The Gardens will host a Medicine Wheel and a Labyrinth among fruit & shade trees, organic produce and flowers. Permaculture & bio-dynamic gardening facilitate the study of hamonization with natural cycles.
A Playground for children and grown-ups alike echoes with laughters & smiles.

III. Gallery / Exhibit Spaces:


F. The StarWheel Gallery displays the current collection of StarWheel mandalas.
A variety of approaches will be presented: educational panels about the geometries, symbolism and themes; experiential set-ups; surround environments; meditation corners etc... Portions of the SW Gallery will house school projects in development

Architecture: 3 quarter-circular space, semi-spherical in shape (torus)
Circular width: 27 feet. Area: 22,000+ square feet


G. The Exhibit Areas
will be used to display public presentations of mandala traditions from around the world: performances & ceremonies, sacred mandala and yantra art, contemporary mandala artists etc...
Semi-permanent & visiting exhibits will co-exist and complement each other.

Architecture: hi-ceiling quarter-circular space with versatile partitions.
Width (1/4 circumference): 57 feet. Area: 15,500 square feet.


H and I. In the Lobby, the staff will accommodate & guide visitors & students, while the Mandala Boutique will offer mandala materials, products & art for sale. A small Cafeteria is envisioned as well.