Project name :

American Idol Experience

Client :

Walt Disney Imagineering

Location :

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States

American Idol Experience

Modeled after the celebrated American Idol television show, Walt Disney World's The American Idol Experience showcases the talents of guests who have aced the auditions. Like the original show, fans - not the onstage judges - have the final say. The 1,000-seat, high-tech theatre is a near-exact replica of the TV show's soundstage, allowing audience members to vote from individual keypads at each seat.

Project name :

Aquatica - SeaWorld's Water Park

Client :

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

Location :

Orlando, FL, United States

Aquatica - SeaWorld's Water Park

To create an exciting and unique getaway experience for SeaWorld guests, Busch Entertainment Corporation came up with a new attraction to amaze visitors of all ages. Aquatica combines rarely seen marine animals with the thrill of water park attractions. The park includes a slide that goes through the Commerson's dolphin exhibit, providing an up-close-and-personal view. Our team provided electrical, fire protection, lighting and technology design in this 35-acre naturalistic setting.

Project name :

Discovery Cove

Client :

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

Location :

Orlando, FL, United States

Discovery Cove

Discovery Cove was born out of a commitment to provide guests the opportunity to connect one-on-one with friendly, fun-loving dolphins. Guests can interact with stingrays and Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, explore a coral reef, meander through an aviary containing numerous species of exotic birds, and get face-to-face with fascinating marine predators such as barracudas and sharks.

Project name :

Disney's California Adventure Expansion

Client :

Walt Disney Imagineering

Location :

Anaheim, CA, United States

California Adventure Expansion

The DCA Expansion includes Buena Vista Street, a major renovation of Disney California Adventure's main entrance. Shops and restaurants along the re-themed promenade will pay homage to 1920s Los Angeles, the city Walt Disney came upon when he arrived there in 1923. The centerpiece will be a towering replica of Hollywood's famous Carthay Circle Theatre, where Walt Disney first premiered "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" in 1937 and Cars Land a new 12-acre addition that immerses guests into a world inspired by the hit Disney Pixar movie, Cars, playing to America's love affair with automobiles. The design is based on the Radiator Springs setting from the animated film, and will allow guests to stroll along Route 66, Cars Land's main drag.

Project name :

Dragon's Treasure at the Bubble Theater

Client :

Melco Crown Entertainment

Location :

City of Dreams, Macau, China

Dragon's Treasure at the Bubble Theater

This technologically-advanced entrance to the City of Dreams casinos features a massive screen constructed of a perforated aluminum skin with edge blended projectors working in conjunction with thousands of color changing lights spaced roughly 1" apart.

A large water ring is lowered during the show to create a water curtain displaying a multitude of shapes, patterns, and can also allow video projection to be displayed. This show features not only a unique projection system but an elaborate lighting and audio system to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for guests as they continue to the casino floors.

Before and after the show, the theater goes into an interactive mode where automated jellyfish and coral appear through the projector screen.

Project name :

Ferrari World

Client :

Jack Rouse Associates

Location :

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Ferrari World

Elegant, dynamic and colorful lighting accents the interior of the Ferrari World theme park in Abu Dhabi. Facades and structural MER O columns were illuminated with full color changing RGB LED fixtures allowing for a dynamic light show that repeated at the top of every hour. Area plaza lighting was provided by decorative light poles fitted with energy efficient metal halide lamps.

Project name :

Georgia Aquarium

Client :

Heery International

Location :

Atlanta, GA, United States

Georgia Aquarium

With more than eight million gallons of fresh and marine water and the largest collection of aquatic animals in the world, the Georgia Aquarium promotes a fun learning experience. The aquarium aims to instill in its guests a new appreciation for the world's aquatic biodiversity. Joining with Marineland of Florida to create a dolphin-interaction and show area, the aquarium is undertaking its largest expansion since opening in 2005.

Project name :

Glacier Run Polar Marine Exhibit

Client :

Louisville Zoo

Location :

Louisville, KY, United States

Glacier Run Polar Marine Exhibit

The Louisville Zoo's Glacier Run Polar Marine exhibit is located on a slope site formerly occupied by polar bear and seal exhibits. Incorporating state-of-the-art polar bear and sea lion holding facilities and enrichment areas, the new exhibit also features a sea otter pool and a flight cage showcasing a pair of Steller's sea eagles. Other special features include an Aurora Borealis effect, multi-animal exhibit views, and a bear-stair where polar bears can be seen by visitors on two levels.

Project name :

Hard Rock Live, Hotel, & Cafés

Client :

Gensler

Location :

Dallas, TX; Foxwoods, CT; Hollywood, FL; Los Angeles, CA; Nashville, TN; Orlando, FL, Pittsburgh, PA; Seattle, WA;
San Diego, CA, United States

Hard Rock Live, Hotel, & Cafés

We provided MEP/FP/TD and LEED services for several Hard Rock Cafés throughout the United States, including: HRC Los Angeles- Located in Hollywood, it includes a touch screen interactive memorabilia wall, retail stores and the signature memorabilia collection; HRC-Seattle - Located near historic Pike Place Market, this project revitalized a historic building and is helping breathe life back to the area.

Hard Rock Live consists of imposing columns, majestic archways and the latest in sound and technology. It features an amphitheater and rock 'n roll memorabilia pieces.

Hard Rock Hotel, situated at the entrance of the Gaslamp Quarter and the San Diego Convention Center, features an upscale, contemporary design, signature restaurants and 420 guest rooms.

Project name :

Legoland, Florida

Client :

Merlin Entertainments Group

Location :

Winter Haven, FL, United States

Legoland, Florida

This outdoor adventure park features more than 50 rides and attractions catering to families with children between the ages of two and 12. Highlights include nine Lego themed lands and themed attractions such as the medieval themed Royal Joust in Castle and The Lost Kingdom dark ride. Numerous restaurants and food stands are scattered throughout the park as well as artisan stands and midway games. One unique feature "Miniland," includes scale model replicas of famous skylines of the cities of New York, San Francisco, and Las Vegas - all constructed entirely out of Lego blocks.

Project name :

Magic Kingdom Fantasyland Expansion

Client :

Walt Disney Imagineering

Location :

Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States

Magic Kingdom Fantasyland Expansion

This is the single largest expansion to the original Walt Disney World theme park since it opened in 1972 and includes: a Cinderella Castle wall; Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid; The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train featuring a first-of-its kind ride system with a train of ride vehicles that respond to the twists and turns of the track; Princess Fairytale Hall; and Dumbo the Flying Elephant. Guests can experience fun-filled family games and interactive wonders inside the Big Top; the existing Barnstormer ride is getting a makeover and the Great Goofini will take guests on a rollercoaster flight above the Big Top; Fantasyland Train Station will replace the existing Toon Town Station; Storybook Circus Tents will be part of the grand Storybook Circus. Guests will be able to purchase merchandise from the Big Top Souvenir shop and meet characters at Pete's Silly Sideshow.

Project name :

Manta

Client :

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

Location :

Orlando, FL, United States

Manta

Inspired by the underwater flight of powerful stingrays, Manta allows guests to fly face-down underneath the belly of a coaster train shaped as a giant manta ray. Water features include a 40 foot-long wing-dip effect and a 20' waterfall alongside the ride itself. The ride's entry building houses an enclosed 150,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, where non-riding guests can observe a variety of stingrays, sea dragons, sea horses, and many other species of fish. The non-rider pathway also features a 12'- diameter window where guests can observe stingrays swimming overhead.

Project name :

Rogers Centre

Client :

Rogers Centre

Location :

Toronto, ON, Canada

Rogers Centre

Formerly known as SkyDome, this is multi-purpose stadium is situated next to the CN Tower near the shores of Lake Ontario. Originally opened in 1989, it's home to the American League's Toronto Blue Jays and the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argonauts. While primarily a sports venue, it also hosts other large-scale events such as conventions, trade fairs, concerts, fun fairs, and monster truck shows. The venue is noted for being the first stadium to have a fully-retractable motorized roof.

Project name :

Scotiabank Place

Client :

Eugene Melnyk

Location :

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Scotiabank Place

Home to the NHL Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League, this multi-use facility sits on a greenfield site to the west of Ottawa. It has also hosted the Canadian University Men's Basketball Championship (CIS). Opened as The Palladium in January 1996, it was known as the Corel Centre from February 1996 until February 2006. The arena hosts ice hockey, basketball, music concerts, skating, and other entertainment events. It is home to the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame, several restaurants, a fitness complex and several businesses. The arena has seating for 19,153 and a capacity of 20,500 including standing room.

Project name :

Toy Story Midway Mania

Client :

Walt Disney Imagineering

Location :

Lake Buena Vista, FL, United States

Toy Story Midway Mania

When Walt Disney Imagineering was considering turning an existing 45,000 SF soundstage at Disney's Hollywood Studios^TM into a new, cutting-edge dark ride, they came to exp for our expertise. Due to its intense digital content, interactive games can be easily updated to include new characters and game types.