The square base pyramid, 50ft square at the base and 50ft high, was a combination of stock truss sizes, custom intersections and mechanical fabrication, while the use of Total Structures OMNI connectors added additional flexibility. The top 15ft of the pyramid opens as four ‘petals’ and the inventive and efficient use of two CM Lodestars and a push rod system provides the maximum 'bang for the buck.'
The lower part of the pyramid is provided with a decking system, whilst the platform for the pyro and luminaires is raised up from within the central ‘core’. The structure is clad on all faces and is designed to resist 90mph winds by virtue of the braced central core and inclined corner buttresses.
The whole structure sits in an ornamental pond and consideration was given to protecting the truss from corrosion during the course of its 30 shows in 10 days. "We are delighted with the design solution and the service that Total Structures has provided - the opening mechanism is very cool. The show will be spectacular," commented Charles Belcher.
(Lee Baldock)
