"Currents - Niagara's Power Transformed" by Thinkwell
“Currents: Niagara’s Power Transformed is an epic sight and sound nighttime show situated in the heart of a century-old hydroelectric power plant that follows the spectacular transformation of water to electricity. Featuring immersive, interactive storytelling, Currents offers an incredible multisensory experience amongst the generators of the first major power plant on the Canadian side of the Niagara River. Thinkwell Studio Montréal designed and produced the all-new immersive experience at Niagara Parks Power Station, working in close collaboration with the Niagara Parks Commission, Atomic3 and Solotech.
Thinkwell designed, constructed, and implemented technology solutions that combine sound, lighting, interactive elements, animation, and 3D projection mapping within the facility to tell the story of and celebrate the Niagara Park Power Station’s rich history and architectural features.
Spanning a 600-foot-long, 115-year-old industrial building, Thinkwell created over 40 minutes of projection-mapped content and lighting design for the nighttime show that brings the power station to life through repurposing artifacts of the building, while offering a first-hand view of how the hydropower giant generates electricity.“
For this cutting-edge project, Moss LED contributed to animating various structural and mechanical elements, bringing the space to life with vibrant and dynamic lighting.
Working with Atomic3 and Solotech, our Pixel FlexLED 24V RGBW Mid Frequency Group Chip Control was utilized to animate the columns and other key architectural features. This high output Pixel LED tape was mounted inside our 2310 Aluminum Channelling with clear lenses, providing clean lines and enhanced durability. All our LED tape was controlled via the PixlArt 416 controllers. The large breaker boxes that span the entire length of the building are highlighted with FlexLED Slim 180 White 24V for consistent, sleek illumination. These are controlled by our Cinque-LED DMX Dimmers for smooth and precise lighting control.
The massive installation utilized 720 meters (2,362') of LED tape, 8,000 feet of cabling, 33 x PixlArt 416 controllers covering 528 Universes, and 42 MeanWell power supplies to ensure efficient power distribution throughout the project. Moss LED was proud to collaborate with Atomic3, SoloTech, Thinkwell and Niagara Parks in making this ambitious and visually stunning experience a reality.
Currents: Niagara's Power Transformed is the recipient of the SEGD Merit Award, the Muse Experiential and Immersive Live Experience Award, and the Niagara Biennial Design Award Grand Prize.
Media credits: Thinkwell Group