PROJECT PHOTOS

Portico footings

March 28, 2003

April 2, 2003

Base of footing form, east

poured form with mini stemwall, west

front view of portico foundations

Isaac levelling sand for portico

added concrete to left side

wooden forms to attach bottom of airform

This is an additional foundation that is needed to connect the portico to the ground for support. The footings are 2 x 2 and the mini-stemwall is 12 inches long x 4 inches tall so that we can attach the airform to these sections. We will be building a bracing system to connect the rest of the portico to the bottom of the forms (between the footings and the dome) with a 4 x 4 angled wood form. Then we'll attach plastic sheeting to the bottom of these forms to create an air tight seal for inflation. Remember, most of the portico is cutouts (three sided) for light and access.

base of footing form, west

poured form with mini stemwall, east

to the outside of front of the portico

also to the right side

front view, wood is temporary for inflation