Immersive planetariums

Tholus Planetariums

Three ways to bring the sky closer: a planetarium that travels, one that stays for a season, and one that becomes part of the place.

Inflatable

Tholus Air

A touring planetarium that brings an immersive experience where it is needed, from schools and museums to festivals and outreach programmes.

When mobility and flexibility matter more than a site-based installation.

Semi-permanent

An immersive presence designed for venues and recurring programmes, when the planetarium needs to remain in one place for an extended period.

When continuity is needed without creating a permanent building.

Permanent

A planetarium that becomes part of its setting, designed for institutions and destinations seeking a lasting point of reference.

When architecture, identity and programming need to grow together.

At a glance

The decision starts with how the planetarium fits the place, how long it needs to stay and how continuous the programme will be.

Comparison of Tholus Air, Tholus Venue and Tholus Landmark
Feature	Tholus Air Inflatable	Tholus Venue Semi-permanent	Tholus Landmark Permanent
Configuration	Inflatable	Semi-permanent	Permanent
Mobility	Designed to travel	Planned between programme cycles	Integrated into the destination
Continuity of use	Temporary and touring	Seasonal or recurring	Long-term programming
Relationship with the place	Adapts to different settings	Stays on site for an extended period	Becomes part of the place’s identity
Best suited to	Schools, museums, tours and outreach	Venues, festivals and cultural programmes	Museums, campuses, science centres and public spaces

From place to dome

Space, duration, audience and programme help determine which Tholus architecture makes the most sense for the project.

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