While the tradition of having a flag hang in Macy’s (previously Marshall Fields building) atrium began in 1916, Chicago Flyhouse has assisted in making the flag happen since 2003. Hanging over seven stories high, the flag is an amazing site to behold. See the video below to get a quick glimpse of how we made […]
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Michael Merritt Award Flyhouse Slideshow
2017 Michael Merritt Awards
Theater and film is a collaborative effort. While the actors of a performance are front and center for an audience, behind the scenes is where a performance is born. The Merritt Awards for Excellence in Design and Collaboration held on May 15 proved this to be true. The Merrit Awards, a national award unique in its emphasis […]
Next Stop: Detroit
The Motor City. Birthplace of Motown. Home to the only floating Post Office in the U.S. Call it what you want, but Flyhouse is setting up shop for a few months in Detroit for a new arena project. The Little Caesar’s Arena, scheduled to open September 2017, will serve as the new home of the Detroit Red […]
Using Bowline Knots
Over the years there has been a discussion among riggers on whether using an inside or an outside bowline is better for the job. We decided it was time to take the question to our shop to get an answer. So what was the result? Find out in our first Flyhouse Films video. Click here […]
