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Arc Tent

A hammock-like tent for spending time comfortably in nature

Design
Tato Architects / Yo Shimada, Yohei Uchino
Fabric
fabricscape / Kiyohiko Yamamoto
Exhibition
HOKUTO ART PROGRAM ed.1
Dates
October 30 – December 12, 2021
Venue
Kiyoharu Art Colony, Hokuto, Yamanashi, Japan
Organizer
HOKUTO ART PROGRAM Executive Committee (Director: Hiromi Yoshii)
Materials
Dyneema® Composite Fabric, polyethylene fabric, mesh
Photography
DAICI ANO

A hammock-like tent that allows you to spend time outdoors in comfort. The structure consists of a tubular equilateral triangle suspended in a folded circular frame that is slightly raised from the ground, making it comfortable even on uneven terrain. It offers both playfulness and the ability to feel the presence of one’s own body and that of others. This geometric object gently swings and also functions as playground equipment. It is anchored to the ground with pegs and ropes.

The light blue outer tent is made from Dyneema® Composite Fabric, a highly durable material with excellent tear strength, using ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. The silver outer tent is made of polyethylene fabric that reflects infrared rays. The mesh inner tent allows air to circulate while keeping insects out.

The work was exhibited at HOKUTO ART PROGRAM ed.1, held from October 30 to December 12, 2021, across five venues in Hokuto, Yamanashi. Two versions of the tent — one light blue, one silver — were installed on the lawn of Kiyoharu Art Colony.

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