PROJECT News Mirror maze reflects GTMS’ expertise
A leading event production company has built a major new mirror maze in the USA which features over 100 mirrors and special effects.
GTMS pulled out all the stops to ensure the new mirror maze
which now sits on the famous Boardwalk in Wildwood, New Jersey, was ready in time despite having just five weeks to site check, build and design the maze before shipping Adrian Fisher Design Ltd, a world leading maze company,
selected GTMS’ Concept & Build team to produce the exclusive mirror maze. It managed and produced the mirror maze in house from the details of the maze construction, lighting design and sound to installation and on site management. Over 300 hundred isometric arches were CNC cut and printed using GTMS’ new flat bed printer to create three zone experiences. Dominik Short, Director at GTMS said, “We had limited time to
manufacture and ship, so an element of R&D on the fly was required. Rather than traditionally hand painting the arches, we printed them directly to the panels to speed up the process. “Our new printing technique now enables us to explore even
more complicated designs enhancing the overall maze experience. In this market, returning customers are your lifeline so the result has to be remarkable,” said Dominik. The mirror maze was extremely complicated and possibly
one of a kind due to its clever isometric design. It featured special effects, over 100 mirrors, a secret cell and included a patented rotating floor. Since 1991, Adrian Fisher has designed half the world’s new
mirror mazes, with constant innovations in his 35 past projects across America, Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. “This Palace of Sweets project in New Jersey features our first
‘Mark 7’ Mirror Maze,” said Adrian Fisher. “We have been very pleased with our collaboration with GTMS, in helping us set a new standard for our state-of-the-art mirror mazes.” Most of the bulk materials were sourced in the US to save on
shipping and GTMS worked with US distributors and suppliers to ensure a smooth installation and that the fire code was adhered to. “Collaborating with Adrian was a great honour as he is a
fantastic designer. The GTMS team worked day and night to meet the deadline and we are delighted with the result which is a great example of what GTMS can offer and is possibly one of our most impressive projects to date,” added Dominik. Construction has been underway since last year at the south base
of Hunt’s Pier on the Adventure Maze, which now houses the mirror maze, a laser maze and candy shop. The building has been designed to resemble a mini-version of Ocean Pier, the grand predecessor to Hunt’s which debuted in 1905 and was destroyed by fire in 1943. The Concept & Build team at GTMS comprises multi skilled,
experienced artisans with the capability and resource to fulfil any project, from conception through manufacture to installation. Adrian Fisher’s client in Wildwood, Bob Masterson, former CEO
of Ripley’s Entertainment said, “I have run over 90 attractions worldwide and there’s nothing like this mirror maze in the world. There were times when I felt that a wall of an impassable nature had come between GTMS’ efforts and completion but the team overcame all obstacles and I hope we can work together again.” GTMS provides exceptional large format print services for large
scale and complex projects, in addition to offering Design and Build and event production services. For further information telephone GTMS on 08453 10 11 12 or
visit
www.gtms.co.uk
The amazing mirror maze featured over 100 mirrors, a secret cell and included a patented rotating floor. 50 Sign Update ISSUE 125 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010
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