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The National Opera Center – Opera America Audition Hall
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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Sunac Guangzhou Grand Theatre
Guangzhou, the birthplace of the ‘Silk Road on the Sea’, has flourished since the Han Dynasty. As a home for traditional and contemporary artists, Guangzhou has been a center for the both arts and trading.
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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.
Theatre Design
Performance environments, auditoriums, immersive/interactive spaces and public, performer and technical support spaces.
Theatrical Lighting Systems
Theatrical, presentation and event lighting systems. Dimming, switching, controls and power/data infrastructure.
Theatrical Rigging Systems
Manual and automated rigging systems, including complex 3D performer and heavy scenery flying.
Theatrical Automation Controls
Design and specification for automated rigging and machinery system controls including sophisticated integrated systems.
Stage Machinery
Automated moving stage elements, wagons, turntables, slip stages and traps for scenic and performer effects.
Audio and Video Systems
AV transport infrastructure, DSP and sound reinforcement and control systems and video direct view and projection systems.
Broadcast Systems
Audio and video broadcast infrastructure, studios and control rooms for educational theatre and corporate facilities.
Stage Lifts
Orchestra riser and pit lifts, wet/dry stage lifts including high speed performer effect lifts.
Variable Architecture
Design, development and specification of large automated moving elements to create unique changeable environments.
Special Effects Systems
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.
Variable Acoustic Systems
Manual and automated variable absorption and electronic enhancement systems required by acousticians for variable acoustical environments.
Orchestra Enclosures
Recital and full orchestra shells with traditional ceiling and tower systems or bespoke automated unit and variable enclosures.