A lavishly themed attraction based upon the fabled lost city, Journey to Atlantis rewards guests with a pulse-pounding flume/coaster ride and a scenically rich setting of vibrant colors and rich architecture.
ThemeWorks was contracted to provide complete theming for the Gift Shop and Aquarium Display buildings. Working from Suzanne Sessions, Inc. drawings, we created faux-marble fiberglass column wraps (enclosing structural steel columns), simulated stone trim around doors and aquariums, faux wood and bronze doors, bas-relief pediments and painted the entire exterior walls and trim with murals and scenic aging. Simulated ancient fresco murals were painted on every interior wall and the gift shop dome was painted with a french enamel process.
Journey to Atlantis won a THEA award for the best new themed attraction.
PROJECT DETAILS
Project: Journey to Atlantis
Designer: Suzanne Sessions, Inc.
Client: Suitt Construction Company
Size: 6 acres (2.4 ha)
Photography: LeGrand Photography
Scope of Work: > The venue immerses guests in a fantasy world of vibrant colors and visually rich textures inspired by ancient Greek and Minoan motifs. ThemeWorks fabricated and installed architectural elements including faux marble columns, carved stone pediments, and brass inlaid trim. On site work included sculpted plaster sea walls, scenic painting of the exterior and interior, frescos, and enamel painting on the domed ceiling. The project received a THEA award for Best New Themed Attraction, the industry’s highest honor. ThemeWorks created all interior theming including the faux marble columns, simulated stone door and aquarium surrounds, faux wood and bronze doors, interior fresco murals, interior trim, French enamel painted dome, and pediments. Exterior work included all EIFS trim, a fiberglass pediment, hand-carved cement plaster sea walls, exterior murals and scenic paint.