Based on some quick calculations on what the volume of helium I created a master elevation of the airship. This shows the size and form of the ship to scale (in this case 1:1000).
Next is a diagram of the general layout for the ship. The staff and storage zones make up the most weight load of the ship. So I placed them at the bottom of the airship to keep the center of gravity low, to prevent the craft from flipping in the air.
Then I worked out the tensegrity structure for the entire ship and the resulting form
I was happy with the way the main structure turned out, however the structure around the balloons that connects to the main tower was overly complex and visually busy. A semi-rigid form with a simpler connecting structure would serve the same purpose with the clutter.
Also a quick sketch of what the observation lounge may look like.
Though the slope of the lounge will be changed as well as some other minor touch-ups to make the space fit with the overall form of the ship.
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