Monolithic Dome Bowling Alley: A Facility With Benefits to Spare
May 23 , 2005
by David B. South
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Bowling Center 1: This bowling alley design allows for 12 lanes, a full buffet restaurant,
plenty of seating for dining and observing, concessions, a kitchen,
restrooms, offices and food storage space and it's all within one dome. |
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Bowling Center 2: This bowling alley design features 24 bowling lanes, a snack bar, a pro shop, lounge and meeting rooms which can all be observed from the control desk in the center of the dome. |
The first enclosed bowling facility was built in London in 1455. The game has evolved over the centuries and has become more high tech and family friendly. But now, 550 years since the first alley...it's time to change the face of bowling. It's time for a Monolithic Dome bowling alley.
In the history of Monolithic Domes, a bowling alley tops the list as one of the very first Monolithic Domes in the U.S. It was actually built by one of our licensees from Kansas. The dome featured multiple floors with tennis and handball courts on the second level. The 200-foot diameter dome was subsequently sold and transformed into the Sternburg Museum which is still in use today.
One of the greatest advantages of a Monolithic Dome bowling center is the fact that loud noises from bowling, large gatherings or anything of that nature will be inside and sound penetration through the dome shell is minimal. The distinctive dome shape makes a perfect marketing tool for the facility. The exterior of the Dome can be designed to create a fun atmosphere and pique public interest.
A bowling alley is just one of the hundreds of applications using Monolithic construction technology. And don't forget: Domes offer safety during disasters, fire safety, energy efficiency, and minimal ongoing maintenance costs. What business owner can turn down these added benefits?
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