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Jacob’s Pillow – The Ted Shawn Theatre
Theatre/Performance Environments
Working with the most creative architects and show/experience producers we create audience experiences and immersive environments that uniquely enrich patrons.
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“Aura: The Forest at the Edge of the Sky” Atrium Installation, Haikou International Duty-Free Shopping Complex
Apeiro Design collaborated with Weta Workshop to develop the power, data, and structural infrastructure for Aura: The Forest at the Edge of the Sky, seamlessly integrating lighting, audio, and a nearly invisible tension wire grid to enhance the immersive installation.
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Pre-Architectural Facility Planning
Existing conditions, utilization and needs assessment. Program/Concept development in advance of architectural selection.
Facility Programming
Performance facility area and functional program development, conceptual planning, adjacency and massing sketches.
Facility and Systems Assessment
Creating "End of Life" equipment evaluations that integrate with Reserve Studies to facilitate equipment replacement.
Theatre Design
Performance environments, auditoriums, immersive/interactive spaces and public, performer and technical support spaces.
Theatrical Rigging
Manual and automated rigging systems, including complex 3D performer and heavy scenery flying.
Theatrical Lighting
Theatrical, presentation and event lighting systems. Dimming, switching, controls and power/data infrastructure.
Theatrical Automation Control
Design and specification for automated rigging and machinery system controls including sophisticated integrated systems.
Orchestra/Stage Lifts
Orchestra riser and pit lifts, wet/dry stage lifts including high speed performer effect lifts.
Variable Architectures
Design, development and specification of large automated moving elements to create unique changeable environments.
Machinery Designs
Automated moving stage elements, wagons, turntables, slip stages and traps for scenic and performer effects.
Orchestra Enclosures
Recital and full orchestra shells with traditional ceiling and tower systems or bespoke automated unit and variable enclosures.
Variable Acoustic Systems
Manual and automated variable absorption and electronic enhancement systems required by acousticians for variable acoustical environments.
Special Effects
Installed show effect systems and infrastructure including fire, pyrotechnic, LN2 fog, smoke, haze and water.
Theatrical Pool Systems
Pool systems for “wet shows” including pump, filtration, supply and water storage systems.
Water Effects
Fountain, cascades water/Flame jets for interior and exterior venues.