Fully demountable
Easy to transport, install, dismantle and redeploy in record time.
A Saudi giga-project scale deployable structure
The World’s Largest Portable Smart Tent
TENTORIUM is a monumental, fully demountable, transportable, self-sufficient mega-tent engineered for large-scale events, exhibitions, emergency operations, public gatherings and landmark temporary destinations.
Safety First
20,000sqm maximum coverage
150mmaximum diameter
55minternal roof height
8,000People Capacity
Concept Introduction
A monumental portable smart tent concept
BCC presents TENTORIUM as an innovative and groundbreaking concept in portable smart tent design. It is environmentally friendly, highly safe, fireproof, non-flammable and resistant to adverse and extreme weather conditions.
Self-sufficient
Equipped with modular cubicles for pantries, coffee shops, generators, HVAC, broadcasting, surveillance, security, ticketing, first aid clinics, lavatories and storage.
Global ambition
Intended for Guinness World Records recognition as the largest portable tent in the world, with IP registered in Lebanon and WIPO patent process underway.
The architectural metaphor
TENTORIUM is envisioned as an architectural edifice akin to a ship recovered from oceans and seas, transported to the foothills of the Akkar Mountains in Lebanon, transiting through the deserts of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, then moored in the public squares of capitals and cities worldwide.
Aligned with transformation
Supporting Saudi Arabia’s event, tourism and entertainment future
TENTORIUM is envisioned as a deployable landmark venue for major public gatherings, exhibitions, cultural destinations, seasonal events and emergency infrastructure across the Kingdom and beyond.
Design, Specification & Methodology
Engineered from maritime and tensile architecture principles
The structural design concept is based on trigonometric principles, specifically the 30° / 60° / 90° triangle, and adopts the Fibonacci sequence and golden ratio wherever possible.
PTFE Textile Roof
Weather resistant, UV immune, high tensile strength, fireproof, high solar reflection and self-cleaning.
Dual Cabling System
A pitched roof dual tightening cabling system stretches from the apex of the central column and is secured through engineered anchoring and counterweight systems.
Container Frontage
Shipping containers form the polygonal peripheral enclosure and accommodate functional service spaces.
Central Column & Tripod System
A single apex central column provides maximum internal spacing, a rotating central podium and unobstructed 360-degree visibility.
Mechanized Openings
Ground-level openings operate mechanically, independently or synchronously, providing evacuation routes, cross ventilation and expanded shaded zones.
Upper Safety Systems
The upper central column integrates a firefighting water tank, air extraction cowl, telescopic pinnacle, logo flagpole, flashing warning light and lightning rod.
Regular Series
Three monumental deployment sizes
| Type | Area | Diameter | Frontage Height | Internal Roof Height | Weight | People Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 5,000 m² | 75 m | 7 m | 25 m | 1,250 tons | 2,000 People |
| Medium | 10,000 m² | 112 m | 10 m | 40 m | 2,500 tons | 4,000 People |
| Large | 20,000 m² | 150 m | 13 m | 55 m | 5,000 tons | 8,000 People |
Engineering & Cost Philosophy
Reference cost: 1,700 USD per square meter
The benchmark represents full structural, architectural, mechanical and safety integration. Unit cost remains constant because structural responsibility increases with scale: steel sections increase, cable diameters increase, wind and live loads increase, and safety and utility systems expand.
Structural Systems
- Epoxy marine-painted steel central mast and tripod
- High-tensile certified cable systems
- PTFE tensile membrane roofing
- Certified marine anchoring and tension assemblies
Container Architecture
- 20-ft marine-grade containers
- Kitchens, toilets, sanitary facilities and offices
- Stainless steel staircases and controlled openings
- Integrated advertising platforms and lighting
Utilities & Infrastructure
- Air-conditioning units and power generation
- Electrical distribution and full MEP systems
- Firefighting, kitchen and sanitary water tanks
- All elements are structurally accounted for
Lebanon execution adaptation
Execution in Lebanon may be approximately 25% lower due to lower labor costs, reduced regulatory burden, and the possible use of recycled or refurbished materials without compromising structural performance or public safety.
Manufacturing & Deployment
Planned production and installation schedule
5,000 m²Manufacturing: 3 months / Install or dismantle: 1 month
10,000 m²Manufacturing: 6 months / Install or dismantle: 2 months
20,000 m²Manufacturing: 9 months / Install or dismantle: 3 months
Mega-Tent vs. Iconic Dome
Inflation-adjusted cost comparison
TENTORIUM is positioned as a mobile, reusable and highly cost-efficient mega-structure compared to permanent landmark structures.
$1,700TENTORIUM / m² — mobile, reusable, highly cost-efficient
~$7,300Khan Shatyr / m² — permanent tensile mega-tent
~$12,000Jeddah Super Dome / m² — permanent high-end dome
Key observation
TENTORIUM remains significantly more affordable per square meter than the largest permanent mega-structures. Its mobility, reusability and modularity provide unmatched cost efficiency while maintaining structural integrity and large-scale capacity.
Weight-Based Perspective
Cost comparison by kilogram
| Reference | Approx. Weight | Approx. Price | Price / kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah Super Dome | 1,600,000 kg | $320M | ~$200/kg |
| Khan Shatyr | 2,300,000 kg | $350M | ~$152/kg |
| Boeing 747-400 | 160,000 kg | $22.5M | ~$141/kg |
| Small Passenger Ship | 25,000,000 kg | $180M | ~$7.2/kg |
| TENTORIUM | 1,250,000 kg | $8.5M | ~$6.8/kg |
| 5-Floor Building | 2,500,000 kg | $10M | ~$4/kg |
Project Video
TENTORIUM concept showcase
Safety First
Safety embedded within the structure
TENTORIUM is designed with fire-rated, non-flammable materials, certified anchoring and tension systems, lightning protection and grounding, engineered crowd evacuation planning, structural verification studies, third-party certifications and insurance compliance according to local regulations.
Global Recognition
Designed for a world-record ambition
TENTORIUM will be submitted to Guinness World Records to be recognized as the largest portable tent in the world. The concept has been registered under intellectual property rights in Lebanon and is in the process of applying for a patent with WIPO.
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For investors, governments and strategic partners
For project inquiries, investment discussions and strategic partnerships, contact the TENTORIUM team.