‘bluetube’ temporary bar by dose all images © carlos trancoso / dose
‘bluetube bar’, designed by portuguese studio dose (antónio martins, carlos foyedo, and luís grilo, recent graduates of oporto university), utilizes the low-cost materials and simple construction techniques of the designers’ ‘tube-it’ system to create a temporary outdoor bar.
the project was designed for the queima das fitas do porto academic festival. charged with the constraints of a 3-meter square area and 5-meter height, dose rolled corrugated plastic tubing in a helicoid pattern around a basic structural frame. each layer was secured together with plastic clamps.
the nature of the material offers interesting lighting effects during night hours when illuminated from within.
view looking up
detail view
the bar illuminated by night
closer look
detail on base construction
view of doorway
left: floor plans right: side view plan
cutaway aerial view of interior
structural render
miniature working models of the structure
construction process
time lapse video of the project’s construction
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design-aerobics 2012: POP-UP course january 17 – march 17, 2012
this online design course will take a look at temporary structures, from living quarters and exhibition stands to container stores and market stalls, exploring the concept of ‘pop-up’ architecture.
for more information on design-aerobics courses and how to enroll click here.
