Flyhouse is often called in to work with design teams, bringing our expertise in light control and acoustic solutions to large scale spaces. This spring, we were back at John G. Shedd Aquarium, maintaining the light control to Chicago’s historic facility. When we first installed the system in 2009, Shedd’s was one of the largest motorized curtains in the […]
Flyhouse Projects
Flyhouse at the Oasis
We’re south of Grand Rapids, Michigan, at Gun Lakes Casino Resort this month. Flyhouse was originally brought into the project to install a custom aircraft cable support system in the soon-to-open The Wawyé Oasis. This 32,000 sf glass atrium space will be used for swimming and general entertainment throughout the day and in the evening, […]
Work In Progress
The new year is underway and the Flyhouse team is already busy on a wide range of projects, with old friends and new. Here’s a sneak peek at some of our plans for 2025! Harvard University American Repertory Theatre We were thrilled to be awarded the theatrical rigging contract for Harvard University ART new performance […]
New Year, New Safety
We’re starting the year in Bloomington-Normal at Illinois State University’s Braden Auditorium. Located in the Bone Student Center, this 3,457-capacity venue built in 1972 hosts a wide range of theatrical performances, concerts, variety and comedy shows. Flyhouse was tapped to lead the fabrication and installation of much needed rigging renovations, while also providing equipment necessary to […]
‘Tis the Season
Oh what fun it’s been to work with the Philadelphia Ballet on a cool effect for their current production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. In the final scene of the ballet, the children fly away from the Land of Sweets in a walnut boat, waving to their new friends as curtain falls. The boat […]
Solutions at Sea
It’s cruise season for Flyhouse! We service the hoists on nine Celebrity Cruises and four Costa Cruises ships every six months, with regular service all ships in either spring or fall. This round for Celebrity, we’re thrilled to bring back training for their aerial performers and technicians. With that, it’s officially a return to normal […]
