A local charity decided to use the historic Great Hall in Chicago’s Union Station for their annual fundraiser, but wanted something to differentiate their event from the dozens of other events hosted there each year. After consulting with them to brainstorm different ways to modify the space to create a unique environment, we proposed something that had never been done before: “What if we put a giant tent INSIDE of the Great Hall?”
This not only achieved a never before seen “Wow factor” for their event but it also lowered the ceiling height of the space, giving them improved acoustics for their music and speeches so that their guests could enjoy dancing to music that has never sounded better due to the of normally difficult to control acoustics inside the Great Hall.
Of course, driving stakes was strictly forbidden because the the floor in the Great Hall is made from historically significant ornate stonework, so we used our proprietary Alternative Weight Anchors (extremely compact and made from steel) to anchor the tent to the floor with no damage and to provide an architecturally rock solid installation that also was aesthetically pleasing since no water barrels or concrete blocks were needed and the beauty of the Great Hall was preserved.
We are always ready to listen to your needs and come up with creative ideas to create a truly unique experience for you and your guests, call us today at 847.375.8510 to find out how we can help make your event one of a kind!
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