Burning Man Tower/Tent

Project: Burningman tower/tent

Description: Towers constructed for Burning Man Project, Black Rock City, Nevada. The first was 23 feet high built in 2003. The second was built in 2004 total height 38 feet. The third tower was built in 2006, total height 64 feet at strobe light beacon. It contains a sleeping/viewing area (62 sq. ft.) with floor level at 25 feet. Constructed with polished aluminum tubes, steel roller bearings, stainless steel cables and 3/4″ plywood, with large graphics on one side of tent. Assembled in about 4 hours. Tested to 40 mph winds. Structure is ground mounted with no external guy wires. Another important design consideration was to be able to transport the tower on a small vehicle, maximum break-down length is 11′-6″; total weight of tall tower approximately 135 pounds.

Years: 2003 – 2006

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Photos of first Burning Man tower in 2003