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.
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