Sound & Video Contractor Magazine highlights the technology behind One World Observatory

In this month’s issue of Sound & Video Contractor magazine, One World Observatory’s themed technology was highlighted by author, Cynthia Wisehart.

One World Observatory was a 2016 Thea Award honoree for Outstanding Achievement through the Themed Entertainment Association.  While the honor goes to the attraction owner, Sound & Contractor Magazine chose to celebrate the technology behind the experience. 

Companies acknowledged in the article include:

• Legends
• TheHettema Group
• BlurStudio
• ThyssenKrupp
• AlcornMcBride, Inc.
• Electrosonic
• AdirondackStudios
• Mousetrappe
• Samsung
• 7thSense
• Christie
• Realisations
• Dynascan
• BlackmagicDesign

Monday Design Inspiration

Do not seek to change what has come before.
Seek to create that which has not.
- David Airey 

Original Concept by THG Creative, Jon Plsek

The Hettema Group is a dynamic experiential design firm that houses a team of experienced designers, architects, media producers, illustrators, master planners, engineers, technical designers, and project managers.  We were fortunate enough to welcome a new graphic artist, Jon Plsek, a Creative Designer with a refined ability to captivate the viewer by understanding the project’s target audience and the client’s vision.

Jon Plsek, with a background in themed entertainment design, joined THG this past June.  His primary focus is concept design development and illustration. 

As part of his studies, Jon created a concept for The Chicago Grandé Casino, a Roaring 20s themed casino located in Chicago.  It is a three story Art Deco style structure with a speakeasy called The Blind Tiger, a theater called Années Folles and an iconic sculpture anchoring the environment.

Exterior of Casino

Theater

Exterior of Entry

Casino Interior