 The new amphitheater in our expanded conference facilities seats 150 and features two 100" diagonal screens, full sound reinforcement, a touch screen control at the lectern and IP videoconference capability. |
Cliff House Amphitheater First in State With Wired High-Speed Internet Access at Every Seat
Ogunquit, MAINE – The Cliff House Resort & Spa opened Cliff Pavilion and a connector that links conference and dining facilities with resort amenities on Thursday, September 16th, 2004.
Cliff Pavilion features a state-of-the-art Amphitheater that is the first facility in Maine to provide wired high-speed Internet access at every seat. The Cliff House Resort & Spa offers more than 13,700 square feet of meeting and function space.
Also included in Cliff Pavilion is a new Guest Registration area. Opening in 2005, the Guest Registration area doubles the size of the current lobby and is appointed with floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the ocean.
“The Cliff House Resort & Spa is committed to bringing world class meeting opportunities to the Northeast and this Amphitheater propels the Resort into a premier conference category,” remarked Director of Sales & Marketing Michael J. Lynch.
The Amphitheater seats 150 and was designed with the meeting planner in mind. Two, 100" diagonal screens, full-sound reinforcement, and a touch screen control at the lectern power this IP video conference capable facility. Views from every vantage point are unobstructed due to tiered-style seating.
“The environment for learning at The Cliff House Amphitheater will be an A+,” remarked Dave Coffin, vice president of the presentation services division of Headlight Audio Visual, which installed the audio visual components.
The Amphitheater boasts the new Quattro Seating System, designed and installed by Hussey Seating Company. The Quattro Seating System enables conference attendees to connect laptops to the Internet or local network for presentations and training seminars. The seats feature a whisper-quiet seat return operation, are ergonomically designed for enhanced comfort and contain a T2 tablet arm for laptop use with the Quick Link power and data ports.
“The Cliff House is committed to the business client, providing a technology-rich venue that is well appointed and functionally proficient,” stated Ron Bilodeau, product manager of Hussey Seating Company.
The new 182-foot connector links all Conference and Dining facilities with amenities including the World Class Spa, Fitness Center, dining room and ballroom. Project Architect Judy Johnson of SMRT Architecture Engineering Planning preserved ocean views by building into the cliff. As a result, the connector blends seamlessly into the landscape and natural light floods the area thanks to shoulder-high porthole windows and a 216 square foot skylight.
Cimino Construction Company ensured all environmental issues were dealt with during each phase of construction including recycling job site materials for use in other capacities. For example, after removing ledge from Bald Head Cliff to make way for the connector, Cimino crushed and used it in parking areas.
Providing accessibility to those with disabilities is a fundamental construction component. The connector enables access to all buildings and the Amphitheater is appointed with ADA-compliant seating and sound amplification equipment. Additionally, both the Fitness Center and 75-foot indoor pool have ramp access.
The completion of Cliff Pavilion represents the most recent construction phase at The Cliff House Resort & Spa. In May of 2002 the Resort opened its oceanfront Spa and Fitness Center.
Located on 70 oceanfront acres in Maine, The Cliff House Resort & Spa offers premier guest services, a World Class Spa, Fitness Center, Dining and Conference facilities. Owned by the Weare Family since 1872, Resort information is located on the Web at cliffhousemaine.com or by calling (207) 361-1000.
Cliff Pavilion Amphitheater Quick Facts
The Cliff House Resort & Spa
- Amphitheater seats 150 and is Maine’s first venue to provide high-speed Internet access at every seat in a tiered-styled setting
- IP video-conference capable facility powered by two, 100" diagonal screens and full sound reinforcement
- 13,700+ square feet of meeting and function space
- 194 guest rooms with ocean views, wired high-speed Internet access and balconies
- New England’s first oceanfront Spa and Fitness Center with 75-foot indoor lap pool
- Contact information: www.cliffhousemaine.com or (207) 361-1000
Audio / Visual Components
- Two 100" diagonal Draper® IRUS screens, (Infinite Resolution Uniformity Screen) with 1600 x 1200 resolution
- High brightness LCD Projectors create a 180° viewing axis onto 60" x 80" viewing areas
- DVD and videotape playback
- Full sound reinforcement, ADA compliant
- Able to connect to an interactive lectern with unique active touch screen on lectern to assist in teaching and demonstration applications
Audio and visual design firm: Headlight Audio Visual of Portland, Maine
Amphitheater Seating
- Hussey Quattro Seating System Classic Chair, 150 seats
- Quattro T2 Laptop Tablet Arm System
- Quick-Link Power and Data System, network data port is PC or MAC adaptable
- Modern lines, ergonomically designed comfort, whisper-quiet seat operation
- “Easy Access Arm” that flips up to enable patrons access
Seating system: Hussey Seating Company of North Berwick, Maine
Design Elements
- Amphitheater, 1,580 square feet
- Pre-function area, lobby and wide corridor, 1,560 square feet
- Connector length, 182 feet
- Skylight area in the connector, 216 square feet
- Pavilion Guest Registration area vs. old lobby, 3,000 vs. 1,520 square feet
Design firm: SMRT Architecture Engineering Planning of Portland, Maine
Construction Facts
- Douglas fir timbers used in the ceiling of the Pavilion’s Guest Registration area
- Rock / earth moved: 51,520 cubic yards
- Concrete poured: 3,120 cubic yards
- 85 tons of rebar and 80 miles of wiring
Construction firm: Cimino Construction Company, Scarborough, Maine