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 […]
Flyhouse Projects
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 […]
Time Flies
The start of the new year is the perfect time to reflect on the previous. We want to take a second to say how much we appreciated working with all our Flyhouse clients, partners, trainees, and vendors last year. We hope you enjoy every minute of 2022. QUESTION: How many rigging points did Flyhouse install in 2021? ANSWER: 37,524—that’s an average of one point […]
No Sweat for Flyhouse
15 Days, Contract to Completion Some might think that a seven day lead-time and eight day installation—during an NYC heatwave—for a massive stadium project is a problem. But when Flyhouse was tapped by Far Right Productions to help bring the wildly successful Fortnite World Cup Tournament to life, of course we said yes. For us, it’s […]
Flyhouse Training, Online and On-Demand
So often this year, we have felt like we’re building the plane as we fly. But building and solving challenges—with a focus on safety—is what we do best. Clayton Center for the Arts approached us last fall about inspection and training on site in Maryville, TN. The 123,038 sq ft Center, which includes a 1,200 seat […]
Adapting Our Services, On The Fly
Like everyone, The Chicago Flyhouse Inc., has adapted to changes in operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. While construction—including rigging work—continues in many parts of the country, other projects, productions, cruise lines, etc., have been put on hold. We are continuing work that can be done; in particular, closed venues offer a great opportunity for inspections, […]
