Studio B,
Explorer of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
The Studio B theater on the second Voyager-class ship, Explorer of the Seas, is similar to the first Studio B, on its sister ship, Voyager of the Seas: an ice rink with a retractable deck cover, a raised stage, telescopic seating, open lighting and sound booths and a full-feature television studio. However, the feel of the space is radically different. The room is loosely based on the theme of a mad scientistŐs laboratory and is animated by a creative art package. This theme was jointly developed by Wilson Butler Architects and Bonk, a Finnish environmental art group, and is based on an ironic look at the state of technology. Performances include ice shows, game shows, comedy sketches and live music.
Special consultants for the project include theater planners Fisher Dachs Associates, acoustical designers Jaffe Holden Acoustics, lighting designers Fisher Marantz Stone, Inc., and video designers Boyce Nemec Designs.
Palace
Theater, Explorer of the Seas
Weekend
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Project
Info
Cost:
not available
Complete:
2000
Scope:
Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Review
Client:
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines
Staff:
Scott Butler, AIA; Scott Wilson, AIA; Barbara Sherman, IIDA; Tom Hains
