Unique dome with retractable roof unveiled in Sapporo

Unique dome with retractable roof unveiled in Sapporo

SAPPORO, Japan - A unique dome with a retractable glass roof is unveiled in Sapporo's Chuo Ward on Nov. 4. The three photos show how the roof's triangular panels open and shut. The roof is composed of 24 panels of triangulate glass, with each panel measuring 10 meters in length. The dome will be the centerpiece of Sapporo Television's event park, called Spica, where concerts and other events will be held. Spica will open next April.

The Cook, The Thief, His Wife (1989)

The Cook, The Thief, His Wife (1989)

Michael Gambon Characters: Albert Spica Film: The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (UK/FR 1989) Director: Peter Greenaway 11 September 1989 Date: 11 September 1989

The Cook, The Thief, His Wife (1989)

The Cook, The Thief, His Wife (1989)

Helen Mirren, Michael Gambon & Liz Smith Characters: Georgina Spica,Albert Spica,Grace Film: The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (UK/FR 1989) Director: Peter Greenaway 11 September 1989 Date: 11 September 1989

The Cook, The Thief, His Wife (1989)

The Cook, The Thief, His Wife (1989)

Helen Mirren, Michael Gambon & Alan Howard Characters: Georgina Spica & Albert Spica Film: The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (UK/FR 1989) Director: Peter Greenaway 11 September 1989 Date: 11 September 1989

The Cook, The Thief, His Wife (1989)

The Cook, The Thief, His Wife (1989)

Michael Gambon Characters: Albert Spica Film: The Cook, The Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (UK/FR 1989) Director: Peter Greenaway 11 September 1989 Date: 11 September 1989

Stargazers look up to sky in middle of neon signs in Osaka

Stargazers look up to sky in middle of neon signs in Osaka

Photo taken Nov. 26, 2015, shows the inside of "hoshicafe SPICA" in Osaka, a cafe bar themed on stars where customers can enjoy a planetarium. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Stargazers look up to sky in middle of neon signs in Osaka

Stargazers look up to sky in middle of neon signs in Osaka

Photo taken Nov. 26, 2015, shows people enjoying a star watching event on the rooftop deck of the building that houses "hoshicafe SPICA" in Osaka. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Unique dome with retractable roof unveiled in Sapporo

Unique dome with retractable roof unveiled in Sapporo

SAPPORO, Japan - A unique dome with a retractable glass roof is unveiled in Sapporo's Chuo Ward on Nov. 4. The three photos show how the roof's triangular panels open and shut. The roof is composed of 24 panels of triangulate glass, with each panel measuring 10 meters in length. The dome will be the centerpiece of Sapporo Television's event park, called Spica, where concerts and other events will be held. Spica will open next April.