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December 14, 2006
Kazakhstan's Massive Tent
Despite what Borat's movie might have you believe, Kazakhstan is not a broke down poor country completely lost in the sea of western and industrialized nations. They have a strong democracy and its capital Astana, is quickly becoming one of the most spectacular urban centers in central Eurasia.
The city's latest endeavor is the Khan Shantyry Entertainment Centre. The structure is a vast tent and cabling system soaring high into the air encompassing 100,000 square meters! The concept came from the people's need for a safe environment during the harsh winters and summers. The structure will become that venue housing a park, entertainment, landscaping, wave pools and retail space. 200 meters above the base will be terrace offering dramatic views of the park, city and sky.
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Comments
I wonder if the neighbours would complain if I tried to put up a tent like that in my backyard? Come to think of it, I don't think my backyard is big enough for a regular sized tent, though..
Posted by: John Arnor G. Lom at December 14, 2006 5:22 PM
yikes... brings to mind that siberian horror when that indoor aquapark's roof collapsed and everybody was blue and running around the subzero forest in speedo's.
Posted by: A.J. at December 15, 2006 7:22 AM
I don't know if you realize this, but covering 100,000 square miles would make that tent half the size of Texas. Not even a war-mongering money machine like the United States could afford such a tent.
I think you may have mistaken the figure for 100,000 square meters.
Posted by: Grapes at December 19, 2006 8:23 AM