A combined team of architecture and heritage experts including Pure AV, a leader in AV solutions, were called on to deliver the results and overcome specific challenges.
The chamber's louvre windows, for example, meant that the technology would need to cope with damp, wind and cold, while the cathedral's Grade 1 listing severely limited the type of work that could be done. Consequently this meant that nothing could be attached to the stone, and the dark sandstone walls were a difficult backdrop for displaying projected images.
Responding to this, Pure AV recommended Epson's EB-G6350 projector for its overall quality and versatility. Kevin Wardale, Pure AV, explains why: "The images are of an exceptional quality with vivid colours faithfully reproduced. Importantly, the content can be shown in a variety of ambient light levels due to equally high white and colour light outputs. The projectors also include lens shift and keystone correction technology so we could finely adjust the picture to get a square and bring this atmospheric space to life."
Following the project, Chester Cathedral has since seen visitor numbers increase 300% over the last year. Simon Warburton the cathedral's director of operations comments: "Cathedral at Height has played a lead role in this, surpassing all our expectations and helping to attract a younger audience. The bell tower is a hugely evocative place and people don't expect the visual and aural experience that hits them when they walk in to the chamber. In a very tough environment for technology, we've succeeded in creating a magical mix of the modern and medieval, which adds to the unique atmosphere of the building."
