Transparent dome or glass capsule: choosing your configuration

To choose a transparent dome or a glass capsule, start with the planned layout: how much furniture do you need to install, where will the entrance be, and how much space will be left for circulation? The shape and dimensions of the structure matter more than a model name. This guide compares the configurations in our collection of transparent domes and glass capsules and the information to verify before ordering.

Round dome or elongated capsule: which shape to choose?

A round dome invites you to organize furniture around a central space. It can be suitable for a layout with a table and chairs, provided you check their footprint. An oval or elongated capsule allows you to divide the project into several zones, for example, a seating area and a relaxation area. To compare the two, draw the furniture on a floor plan while maintaining circulation between the entrance and each zone.

The Starlight Dome is available in diameters from 2.7 to 6.2 m. The transparent oval capsule offers several combinations of width and length. The right format depends on your layout plan and the space available on-site.

Comparing dimensions of reference models

The table shows the dimensions indicated on the specification sheets for four specific configurations. These measurements do not apply to all variants: select the desired format and have its full specifications confirmed.

The exterior width and interior surface answer two different questions: the first helps prepare the site, the second helps organize the furniture. Avoid using the advertised surface of one model to calculate the layout of another variant.

Preparing access and layout

Note the available width and length, then place the intended doors, windows, and furniture on the plan. Also check access to the installation site: a format suitable for the garden must also be deliverable and installable under the planned conditions.

For a table with chairs, leave room to push the seats back. For a relaxation area, measure the complete furniture, not just the sleeping area. You can compare the dimensions of our outdoor furniture to prepare a layout; the final choice of furniture will depend on the use and conditions of your project.

Comparing openings and equipment

The reference model sheets indicate doors, windows, curtains, and exhaust fans. For example, the Moon Series ZH365 × 460 capsule lists 1 door, 2 windows, 1 set of curtains, and 2 fans. The ZH365 × 650 accommodation capsule lists 2 doors, 3 windows, 1 set of curtains, and 3 fans.

Compare their position to the layout plan and have what is included with the chosen variant confirmed. For an accommodation or hospitality project, specify the intended usage conditions to verify the technical specifications, installation conditions, and equipment suitable for the site.

When to choose several combined domes?

A set of combined domes allows you to explore multiple spaces in a single project. The collection offers two-module combinations and a three-module combination. Compare the full plan: dimensions of each dome, passages between modules, and position of the entrances. Have the connecting elements and equipment of the selected combination confirmed.

Information to gather before ordering

• The exact format chosen from the options and the model to which the dimensions correspond.
• The furniture plan, circulation paths, and the location of openings.
• The exterior dimensions, height, and usable surface confirmed for this variant.
• The doors, windows, curtains, and equipment included in the configuration.
• The delivery and installation conditions and the technical characteristics required for the project.

Frequently asked questions

Do the ZH270 model and other diameters have the same characteristics?

The Starlight Dome sheet describes the 2.7 m ZH270 model and offers other diameters. The 4-seat capacity and the equipment indicated refer to this reference model. For another diameter, have the full dimensions and the chosen configuration confirmed.

Does the oval capsule always offer 20.1 m² of interior space?

The 20.1 m² interior surface is advertised for the 4 × 5.90 m model. The sheet also offers other dimensions, the usable surface of which must be verified separately.

How can I compare the prices of different configurations?

Select each variant on its sheet to display the corresponding price, then compare the included equipment and the conditions of your project. A base model price cannot be used to estimate another combination.

Find the configurations in our collection of transparent domes and glass capsules.