Hawaiian Luau Show
A company based out of Honolulu, Hawaii, contacted Mahaffey in early 2007 needing a top-quality structure to cover their outdoor luau show. This project, which was completed in July 2007 in Kauai, was all about prestige.
The
customer wanted a chic, innovative structure to accommodate their
guests, while protecting them from the often rainy Hawaiian nights.
Their event objective was to entertain their guests while letting
them enjoy the beauty and sound of the ocean.
So what did we do? We met their needs by providing them with a large, clear span structure complete with partial hard sides, enhanced lighting options, vented, open ceilings with skylights, and an aura of elegance. The customer was looking to provide a state-of-the-art space to entertain guests while putting on a spectacular show. One of the customer's main requests was that the structure was to look nothing like a tent. We were happy to oblige and made sure that request was met. Several fans were added along the ceiling in order to keep a constant airflow. The client also requested that the guests' views were unobstructed, so the average pole tent was not an option.
What was so unique about this project was that there was an old mango tree – the oldest tree on the island – in the center of the blue prints for the structure. The customer wanted to preserve the tree and have it as part of the actual show. Therefore, we created the structure around the tree by cutting out large sections of the ceiling fabric and a small portion of the ceiling frame.
The customer was exceedingly pleased with the finished product – a 115' x 148' clear span structure. It was the perfect combination of an upscale setting with an "Aloha" vibe. The end result was a stunning show space that entertained and amazed all those who experienced it.
