CHALLENGE
It’s a truly immersive experience when the attractions are 26 meters underground in a network of tunnels 60 meters long. Secret tunnels under the famous White Cliffs of Dover were the nerve center for the evacuation of Dunkirk, a historic moment during the Second World War. The vision was to recreate the atmosphere of the claustrophobic operations center and the ‘Spirit of Dunkirk’.
Audiovisual solutions were to play a key role, but the challenges were considerable. The underground climate is unique, the projection surfaces are long and winding but the story is compelling. The highlight of the experience was to be a giant 23- projector presentation and special lighting and sound effects that spanned an entire 60 meter tunnel with no straight surfaces. Silhouetted photographs throughout the tunnels were to create an eerie almost haunting atmosphere, while archive footage and audio recall authentic memories of the battle and its survivors.
