| Client | Vienna State Opera and Vienna State Ballet |
| Location | Vienna, Austria |
| Products | Harlequin Studioโข, Harlequin Liberty Switchยฎ |
| Scope | Design, supply, and installation of a multi-use floor system in the rehearsal space. |
The Vienna State Opera and Vienna State Ballet needed a rehearsal space with both a sprung and rigid floor that they could use daily. Following over two years of development, Harlequinโs technical teams from the UK, Luxembourg, and Germany worked together to install Harlequin Liberty Switchยฎ at The Vienna State Opera House.
Before the installation of the Liberty Switch system could begin, a sub-floor was constructed using wooden battens to provide a completely level surface onto which the pre-manufactured Liberty Switch base panels, complete with the drivers and control mechanism, were installed.
The Harlequin Libertyยฎ LatchLoc top panels were then laid and locked into place, finally being topped with a Harlequin Cascadeโข performance vinyl floor. The whole system is operated via a master control unit using a simple touch screen placed on the wall of the room which enables rapid transformation.
โWe are extremely excited to be the first venue to have Harlequin Liberty Switch. It is easy to use, and it is great being able to โswitchโ between a sprung and rigid floor so quickly,โ said Martin Schlรคpfer, Ballet Director and Chief Choreographer at the Vienna State Ballet.ย ย ย
Video: Introducing Harlequin Liberty Switchยฎ
Video: Vienna State Opera Incorporates Liberty Switchยฎ
Press Release: Harlequin Floors Introduces Harlequin Liberty Switchยฎ