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Inflatable mountain arch, Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games
Digital Inflatables designed and built an inflatable mountain arch for Lausanne 2020, the Youth Olympic Games held from 9 to 22 January 2020. White, with pointed peaks and the Lausanne 2020 logo, it framed a stage built on a trailer, with a screen set in its opening. It was set up 50 times over a tour of more than 4 months.
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What did Digital Inflatables build for Lausanne 2020?
A white inflatable arch whose top traces a line of mountain peaks, framing the entrance to a stage built on a trailer.
In the photos, the arch carries the Lausanne 2020 logo with the Olympic rings and the words “Youth Olympic Games”.
Its sides are edged with red and blue bands or with pink side panels, depending on the set-up. A screen inside the opening shows images to the crowd in front of the stage. One photo shows the arch on a paved square in front of a cathedral, another at the entrance to a stage, facing the crowd.
The Digital Inflatables post sums up the idea: turn a simple trailer into a stage.
When and where were the Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games held?
The Youth Olympic Games ran from 9 to 22 January 2020, with Lausanne as host city.
Its 81 events brought together 1784 athletes from 79 countries.
Competitions took place in Lausanne, the Vallée de Joux, Leysin, Les Diablerets, Villars, Champéry, St. Moritz and Les Rousses, in France.
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Request a quoteCan an inflatable arch handle a long tour?
According to Digital Inflatables, the inflatable mountain was almost as good as new after a tour of more than 4 months and 50 set-ups.
An inflatable arch stands thanks to an electric blower that runs for as long as it is in use. Deflated, it folds into a small volume, so it can be put up and taken down at every stop.
Outdoors, it is anchored to the ground with straps and ballast, like any structure exposed to wind. The quality of the seams and the fabric decides how well it holds up over repeated set-ups.
The guide to choosing an inflatable structure manufacturer lists what to check when comparing workshops.
Why use a custom inflatable arch at a sports event?
An inflatable arch marks an entrance, a start line or a stage from far away, and carries the event’s colours across its whole surface.
It is light to transport and quick to set up, which suits touring programmes and events spread over several venues. It is a custom advertising inflatable built for professional use, not a bouncy castle.
For players walking out onto the ice or the pitch, the same idea becomes an inflatable tunnel.
Full specifications
| Client | Lausanne 2020 |
|---|---|
| Event | Youth Olympic Games Lausanne 2020 |
| Dates | 9 to 22 January 2020 |
| Location | Lausanne |
| Object | inflatable mountain arch |
| Tour | 50 set-ups in more than 4 months |
Frequently asked questions
Who made the inflatable arch for Lausanne 2020?
Digital Inflatables, a workshop specialising in custom inflatable structures, made it for Lausanne 2020.
How many times was the mountain arch set up?
50 times, over a tour of more than 4 months, according to Digital Inflatables.
When were the Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games held?
From 9 to 22 January 2020, in Lausanne and at several mountain venues.
Can an inflatable arch turn a trailer into a stage?
Yes. For Lausanne 2020, the mountain arch framed a trailer stage and held a screen in its opening, at every stop of the tour.
Can a custom inflatable archway carry an event logo?
Yes. The Lausanne 2020 arch carries the Games logo and coloured bands across its fabric.
How much does a custom inflatable arch cost?
The price depends on size, shape and printing; the guide to custom inflatable prices gives budgets for comparable projects.
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