We designed and built the Devonport Market Hall Dome (MHD). Our work on this project included the physical dome design, the projection design, the audio design and the media server design and specification. We managed all of the suppliers and subcontractors and worked directly with the Real Ideas Organisation (RIO), and in collaboration with the architects and the main building contractors, on this multi-million pound and multi-year project. This is an ongoing collaboration, and as a result, we have a long-term commitment to supporting the fulldome community in Plymouth.
Despite the worldwide challenges of the past 12 months, we delivered the Market Hall Dome to RIO on time and on budget. The refurbishment of the historic Devonport Market Hall took place over several years, prior to us arriving on site. We used this time to regularly review our proposed system design in order to make sure it remained the best possible solution for their budget.
Special thanks to Real Ideas Organisation / Market Hall / Jay Stone for the photos
As new technologies became available, we were able to significantly improve the hardware specifications of the projectors and the media servers. Because of this, the MHD ended up with an even better solution than the one in the original scope, all at no additional cost to the client..
The MHD is very special dome, featuring a screen that extends 210-degrees vertically and reaches all the way down to the flat floor. We developed a unique design solution for this unique dome. To cover the entire screen surface, it uses just two projectors paired with two custom fisheye lenses. We worked closely with the both lens manufacturer and the projector manufacturer to develop and validate this cutting-edge design.
The MHD was built to appeal to a very broad audience, and to play host to collaborations between fulldome practitioners from around the world. To facilitate this, we designed the dome space and its supporting technology to be the most open, flexible and extensible possible.
GaiaNova provides dome hire and a range of video skills and services to all sectors of the events industry. We work directly with brands or in partnership with creative and marketing companies and event organisers. We specialise in technical production realising artistic visions, whether they come from corporations, major arts institutions, music and performing arts festivals or from individual artists themselves. In the events industry we feel that too often there is an unnecessary divide between the creative and the technical. Between the ‘ideas people’ and the engineers. At GaiaNova, both hemispheres are equally developed. Our philosophy has always been that these two elements need to be approached as one – the holistic approach to event production.
GaiaNova is the sole agent for the hire and installation of the Gaiaspace Structures GT3 series range of touring dome structures. Our domes have an eye-catching, distinctive design, rigid, load-bearing superstructure – supporting heavy loads directly from any point on the dome without requiring additional trussing. They are a highly efficient shape – vertical walls and high ceilings allow full use of all internal space.
Our 18M dome can be supplied as a fulldome package including 180 degree fulldome projection screen, media servers and projectors.
GaiaNova provide a broad range of video skills and services. Any time you need creative thinking that is outside of the 16×9 box, get in touch with our video specialists.
We regularly provide technical producers, projectionists, media server technicians, camera crew and more to other creative and technical companies, brands, bands and arts institutions all over the world. We maintain great relationships with equipment suppliers to deliver competitive prices combined with careful and discrete handling of your project.
