Neal S. Blaisdell Center, Tom Moffatt Waikiki Shell

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.