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Year

2020, 2023

Typology
Attraction Design

Program

Entertainment

Location

Chicago, IL

Helix Tower: Observation Pod Design

Bringing thrill and wonder to Chicago's storied skyline, Helix Tower was proposed as an exciting opportunity to create an unforgettable experience. Designed from the ground up, the observation pods are meant to seat two guests comfortably. It features a polycarbonate shell to allow for maximum visibility, and, for thrill seekers, the ability to rotate the floor plate and seats from a shared console.

Extraordinary Methods

FRONT ELEVATION

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CAR CONTROL MECHANISM; ROLL, YAW

POLYCARBONATE SHELL HOUSING

HEADREST

BACKREST

SAFETY RESTRAINT

LAP BAR

FRONT-END LED

DRIVE ASSEMBLY

FRONT-END LED

WHEEL CARRIERS

CHASSIS

WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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POLYCARBONATE SHELL HOUSING

HEADREST

SEAT FRAME

SAFETY RESTRAINT

SEAT ROLL CONTROL HOUSING

(ALLOWS MOVEMENT OF SEATS INDEPENDENT FROM BODY; ATTACHED TO SEAT FRAME)

MECHANICAL HOUSING

DRIVE ASSEMBLY

WHEEL CARRIERS

CHASSIS

WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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REAR ELEVATION

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POLYCARBONATE SHELL HOUSING

HEADREST

BACKREST

SAFETY RESTRAINT

LAP BAR

SEAT FRAME

HOOD COVER, FRONT END MECHANICAL HOUSING

DRIVE ASSEMBLY

WHEEL ASSEMBLY

ROAD WHEEL

GLIDE WHEEL

UPSTOP WHEEL

SIDE ELEVATION

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FLOOR PLATE; ROTATES ON YAW AXIS

POLYCARBONATE CABIN DOOR

RECESSED TRACK

FUNCTION DIAGRAM

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