City of Dreams, The House of Dancing Water Theater

Working with Pei Partnership, we designed this 1,985-seat venue to accommodate acrobats, aerialists, high divers, and specialty acts in the world’s largest commercial pool. Eight ten-ton hydraulic elevators allow the conversion of the 65-foot diameter central performance area from water to a solid floor, and high-speed overhead winches move performers and scenery through space in a 3-D visual ballet. We played a central role in creating an intimate audience experience through a sweeping 270-degree design plan that allows the audience an up-close and personal view of the performance.