Toroidal Pergola

A toroidal trellis on stilts gives climbing plants optimum growing conditions due to the hole in the middle, thus minimising shading from the leaves. Also, the open centre is like a clearing in the forest, permitting light to enter the ground.

So why are we not seeing toroidal trellises in our gardens?

1. Doughnut shaped space frame trellis formed by an octamast (assembly of octahedra) bent into a ring and supported on two octahedra. This toroidal pergola clothed with climbing roses will be a magnificent sight and also perfume the air.
2. Plan view.

Doughnut shaped space frame trellis formed by an octamast (assembly of octahedra) bent into a ring and supported on two octahedra. This toroidal pergola clothed with climbing roses will be a magnificent sight and also perfume the air.

Plan View.