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Built for a son and daughter
A new trampoline stands in the garden. It has been assembled and the ground anchors are in place. Above all, everyone is looking forward to the first jumps.
FROM IDEA TO PRODUCT
How it all began
A trampoline in the garden. A storm. A question: what could work better? This sparks the AIRSHELTER idea of additional water ballast — and later, modular garden rooms.
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Two to three days of joy
The children enjoy the trampoline. The new addition becomes a favourite spot in the garden and a memory to treasure.
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A few days later the storm arrives
Another two to three days later the weather changes. Wind and rain hit the trampoline. Everyone stays indoors that night.
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The next morning the trampoline is damaged
The view through the window is disheartening: the trampoline is damaged despite its ground anchors. This experience becomes the starting point for the idea.
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Could water provide additional ballast?
The first question was simple: could additional ballast be placed around the trampoline? This led to the idea of a clipped-on skirt containing separate, water-fillable cells.
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The idea becomes HydroSkirt
We are developing a modular entry product from this idea. Fit, attachment, handling and performance must be tested with real samples. Suitable individual components are intended to be replaceable.
Illustration of the origin story described by the founder. The images show a development concept and do not demonstrate performance.
THE IDEA BEHIND ZIPAROUND
The connection is part of the structure.
ZipAround is conceived as a continuous structural connection principle. Compatible components are intended to form a modular system whose connections contribute to the integrity of the structure.
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ZipAroundStructural connection
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01 / CONNECT
Parts become a system.
Compatible components come together at their intended connecting edges. The continuous connection forms part of the structural design.
02 / WORK TOGETHER
The interface plays its part.
The connection is intended to transfer forces between the connected components and contribute to the integrity of the supporting structure.
03 / REPLACE INDIVIDUALLY
Take the modular idea further.
A component approved for replacement is intended to be renewed individually. This connects the structural idea with our approach to care and repair.
Understanding structure and covers
The structural ZipAround concept is complemented by service closures for removable covers. The existing HydroLounge detail views illustrate this cover replacement. Air and water cells have their own envelopes and seals; lighting components use separate electrical connections.
The design of a structural connection, its permitted loads and its assembly procedure will be specified and tested for each component.
TAKING THE IDEA FURTHER
One idea. More possibilities.
The first question grows into a shared design approach: clear functions, compatible modules and components that can be replaced individually. HydroSkirt and AIRSHELTER take this idea from additional ballast to a garden room.
01 / HYDROSKIRT
The first idea.
A skirt with separate water cells as additional ballast for a compatible trampoline.
Explore HydroSkirt02 / AIRSHELTER
A room in the garden.
The idea develops further: distinct garden rooms with an air structure, for rest mode on a compatible trampoline.
Explore AIRSHELTER designsTHE SECOND BRAND
HydroLounge has its own story.
From a bulky garden sofa and crowded winter storage to the design question of modular outdoor furniture.
Explore the HydroLounge storyThe product worlds can be selected independently. Specification, compatibility and availability will be defined as development progresses.