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Dome Construction

It's a big year here at KEEP Ocean! Our geodesic dome that has served us well for over 30 years has been demolished to make room for a new, more modern dome. Here are some photos documenting the process of this historic change. We are still putting finishing touches on the dome but already several schools have enjoyed it's new roomy interior and clean lines of recycled plastic decking. Landscaping and possibly some other amenities will be added as time goes by. Many thanks to all our supporters that made this happen.

domecrush: Sept. 8, 2009 The excavator begins demolition of the old dome.
Sept.8, 2009 A bittersweet day as the excavator begins demolition of the old dome.
domedebris:
Sept.8, 2009 The dome is reduced to a pile of debris. In the background sits the temporary tent that is being used until our new dome is complete.

forms:

Sept. 22, 2009 The forms are laid out ready for concrete to provide the foundation for the new dome.
tentinside:
A view inside the temporary dome/tent.

pumping:

On a foggy Friday morning (Sept.25) the concrete trucks and pumping crane fill the foundation forms.
predeck:
October 1st. The concrete is poured and main support beams in place. Note the outline of the new dome.

joists:
October 9, 2009 The joists are in place awaiting decking and plywood.
domeoutline:
October 19, 2009 The floor for the new dome is laid out, next is the decking.

domeframe:
October 22, 2009 The frame for the new dome is erected in a day with the help of a crane.
frontframe:
A view looking into what will be the front door of the new dome. Steps will be coming later.

tarpdome:
October 26, 2009 The new dome takes shape with its new skin in place. Complete with a large bay window facing the yard.
insideout:
November 2, 2009 From inside the dome looking out the bay window at the yard. Electrical, handrails and other finishing touches are still being completed.

The finished dome with our first group of students from Beardsley and San Lauren.

domepic.jpg:

Night falls on the new dome.

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