We often say, Flyhouse specializes in the unusual requests of the rigging world, finding extraordinary solutions for seemingly impossible situations. Our collaboration with Kinetic Light, an internationally-recognized disability arts ensemble developing their first aerial work, gave us the opportunity to dream up rigging solutions as creative and powerful as the artists using them. First, more […]
Everything’s Bigger in Texas
Moody Center officially opened on The University of Texas campus in April with concerts by John Mayer, George Strait and Willie Nelson. The 530,000 square foot venue is also home to the Texas Longhorns Women’s and Men’s basketball teams, with a seating capacity of 10,000-15,000. Flyhouse began consulting with the project’s design team in early […]
Raising the Roof
Seattle’s newly reimagined Climate Pledge Arena at Seattle Center opened last October as the home to the NHL’s Seattle Kraken, and the WNBA Seattle Storm. The 18,000-seat space is also a music venue, with Foo Fighters and Coldplay among its first concerts. As its name implies, the arena is committed to sustainability. Climate Pledge Arena’s […]
“Chicago’s Architectural Jewel” Still Shines
Chicago’s historic Fine Arts Building on Michigan Avenue dates back to 1885 as an 8-story skyscraper designed by architect Solon S. Beman. Originally built by the Studebaker company as a wagon and carriage showroom, the building later housed theater, music, and studio spaces for local artists after an 1898 addition and renovation. In the years since, the […]
Rigging with Ease
The NEW Flyhouse Ease® Control Console, Flyhouse Ease® Handeld Controller, and Flyhouse Ease® Joystick Controller offer sophisticated, synchronized hoist control, allowing for complete show programming … with ease. These innovative new products will be used in several upcoming Flyhouse installations throughout 2022 and beyond. The Product The Flyhouse Ease® Control system—an intuitive multi-axis, fully-programmable motion […]
The More You Know
Education means a lot of things at Flyhouse. We often talk about our Online Training program—we’re incredibly proud of the free and low-cost resources we have offered to the rigging public in recent years, and all the connections that have been made through these sessions. But Flyhouse is a lot more than just Online Training. […]
