Convertible Mechanical Tent
Prototype of a Tent with a folding arm system
Construction Period: 2022-2023
Project Leader: Tang Jie
Design & Production Team: Tang Jie, Wang Weiyin, Zhou Donglai , Lan Qiuliang, Wei Qiuwen, Xu Hui
Area (Fully Unfolded): 50 sqm
Height: 4200 cm
Weight: 100 kg
Materials: Aluminium Alloy, Steel, Nylon Fabric
The Convertible Mechanical Tent is a dynamic, large-scale structure designed for cultural tourism, public squares, weddings, and festive events. Its aluminium–steel frame combines lightness with strength, while the nylon membrane creates an elegant yet durable enclosure.
With its mechanically operable system, the tent can be rapidly deployed or folded away, adapting flexibly to different sites and event requirements. Once unfolded, it offers a spacious 45 sqm of covered area with a soaring height of 42 m, providing both functional shelter and striking visual presence.
As a temporary architectural solution, the project demonstrates how mechanical innovation can transform traditional tents into versatile, iconic structures that enrich cultural and social experiences.
The project has been awarded two national utility model patents.
可动机械帐篷
带折叠臂系统的帐篷形结构原型
建造时间：2022–2023
项目主持人：唐杰
设计与制作团队：唐杰、王伟莹、周东来、蓝秋亮、郑毅、韦秋雯、徐慧
面积（完全展开）：50 平方米
高度：4200 厘米
重量：100 公斤
材料：铝合金、钢、尼龙布
可动机械帐篷是一种动态的大型结构，专为文旅项目、城市广场临时活动、婚礼及节庆场合而设计。其铝钢混合骨架兼具轻盈与强度，尼龙织物外膜则营造出优雅且坚固的空间氛围。
通过机械折叠系统，帐篷能够快速展开或收合，灵活适应不同场地与活动需求。完全展开后，可提供 50 平方米的遮蔽空间，高度达 4.2 米，不仅满足功能性使用，也成为活动中的视觉焦点。
作为一种临时建筑解决方案，该项目展示了机械创新如何突破传统帐篷的局限，将其转化为兼具实用性与标志性的多功能结构，从而丰富文化与社会场景中的空间体验。
该项目获得国家实用新型专利两项。
