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Neal S. Blaisdell Center, Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell

Honolulu, Hawaii, USA
Brad Goda, courtesy of Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra

In order to better accommodate the community, businesses, and promoters while the Blaisdell Center is under redevelopment, the City of Honolulu needed to upgrade Waikiki Shell to support different a wider range of performance types.

16,000 lbs
weight of equipment supported by the truss

We designed a new freestanding truss that spans the performance area to accommodate additional performance equipment and increase production capability. The truss can be climbed from the inside, with lifelines in both arches and in each spoke running downstage. The shell-shaped facility provides a sophisticated stage for musical performances, and the new truss system can support up to 16,000 lbs of equipment, including LED walls, loudspeakers, performance lighting, projection screens, and other scenic elements.

Brad Goda, courtesy of Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra
owner:
City of Honolulu
architect:
Pacific Architects
users:
Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra, touring performances
spaces:
  • 1,958-seat outdoor venue
construction type:
Renovation
theatre type:
Outdoor venues
services:
New truss design
completion:
2021
Brad Goda, courtesy of Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra
Brad Goda, courtesy of Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra
Brad Goda, courtesy of Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra
Hank Gonzalez, courtesy of Neal S. Blaisdell Center & Waikiki Shell

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