Christchurch Arts Festival August 2009

A circular ice rink was constructed inside a huge dome which was held up by a constant flow of compressed air. The walls of the dome were lit up at night with images of New Zealand projected 360 degrees around the dome and over the heads of the ice skaters.

The site presented challenges to fit a circular shape inside the dome walls and to keep the ice frozen with the increassed air pressure and warmth shining from the sun on the dome walls. Everyone was very happy with the ice skating experience and with the focus the Ice dome gave to the festival.