A common refrain among preservationists is that a repurposed building should reflect that structure’s original use. A newly conceived space in San Francisco’s Presidio—the city’s historic former military base, now managed by a trust—is taking that sentiment quite literally. Housed in a former biplane hangar along Crissy Field, the old bayside landing strip, “House of Air” runs with the altitude theme of the former inhabitants—only the air it’s talking about comes from trampolines. As in, more trampolines than you’ve ever seen, spread out across several aggressively titled bounce bowls. “The Matrix, HOA’s main structure, will consist of 42 conjoined trampolines,” says founder Paul McGeehan, plus “full-sized trampoline walls set at angles to the floor.” Other hotspots include the 22-trampoline-strong “Colosseum” and an outsized octagonal patch capable of producing 30-foot jumps.
Photos and 3D renderings of the site at 926 Mason courtesy of House of Air.