Icon of the Seas - Aquadome
Customized lighting, sound and video technology transforms entertainment on the high seas - a symbiosis of innovative technology and maritime architecture
Tennagels Medientechnik GmbH: Pioneering work for the Aquadome Theater
Icon of the Seas - Aquadome
A tranquil oasis by day, a vibrant hot spot by night on the Icon of the Seas – made by tennagels
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Aquadome project realization
Detailed design and technical implementation in the Prestige Theater
tennagels Medientechnik GmbH was awarded the contract for the detailed design, procurement, installation and commissioning of the entire lighting, sound and video technology in the ship’s prestige theater, the Aquadome. This is characterized in particular by the unique architecture of the dome itself, as well as the deep indoor pool and the two striking diving towers, which are also fully integrated into the water shows. In addition, movable stage machinery is installed inside the pool and water features can be created from various fountains and openings.
Planning and implementation
Development phases and international team spirit
The project was commissioned in 2021, whereupon the planning phase began immediately, followed by procurement at the end of 2022. A maritime team was then set up at the beginning of 2023 to manage the installation and commissioning phase on site in Turku from Germany. The special feature of the complex theater, which was subject to the regulations of an outdoor area, was that all materials had to be purchased in an appropriately classified manner and the elements to be produced, such as junction boxes, foundations, anchors, etc., had to be procured and prepared for outdoor use. In addition, TMT did not deliver directly to the shipyard, but to the turn-key supplier of the Aquadome, which is a novelty in the awarding of contracts, but was implemented perfectly.
Provision of materials and partnership
Successful collaboration and system integration
TMT supplied all the materials to the fit-out company Merima Oy and integrated them in direct cooperation with their on-site team. The TMT team benefited from its experience with new builds and ship prototypes, as a cooperative, solution-oriented performance on site is essential to achieving the common goal. The highly experienced commissioning engineers for the sound, lighting and video systems also created a perfect basis for the end customer’s show programming. They also worked hand in hand during the commissioning phase, which created trust on both sides and ultimately enabled the entire system to be handed over to the customer and end customer smoothly and on time.
"For tennagels, it was a great honor and an even greater challenge to plan and install such a challenging venue in such a short time.
Our special thanks therefore go to our client Merima Oy, MEYER TURKU and last but not least Royal Caribbean for the trust they have placed in us. The co-operation and mutual support of the tennagels team and our partners in this time- and requirement-critical project and the exchange of many years of experience between the co-operation partners in the areas of media installation and special solutions has culminated in a unique result and the only installation of its kind in the world to date".
