Empress Deck

 

   

The Grand Atrium

By far, the most stunning view aboard Imagination is that of the Grand Atrium.  This space is functional for linking most public areas together and also creates a great sense of space.  The area comes to life by evening when neon lighting takes over and creates a light show.

Anchoring the Grand Atrium is «Imaginative Space Illusions» created by Len Janklow.  Engineering is of Lakdas Yohalem, Inc.

The overall sculpture is divided into sections and described respectively when looking at it from one of two directions : either facing the information desk or away from it.

       

 

Imaginative Space Illusions  
       
Left sculpture when facing lifts. Top : Rocket from Earth Center : Space Station Bottom : Square Planet with Moon
Right sculpture when facing lifts. Top : Space Terminal Center : Solar Energy Collection System Bottom : Experimental Station
       
Left sculpture when facing information desk. Top : Interplanetary Shuttle Center : Cargo Transport Bottom : Space Ship
Right sculpture when facing information desk. Top : Galaxy Center : Interplanetary Probe Bottom : Space Habitat
       
       
The Grand Atrium provides photo opportunities with nearly every glance given her many facets of light, color, and motion.
By evening, the Grand Atrium creates a stunning contrast of blues and lavenders, accented by the bold yellow of the lifts.
The base of the Grand Atrium is home to two vital guest sources : the information desk and the shore tours office.
Seating options exists parallel to the Grand Atrium base in the form of modern cylindrical posts and accompanying chairs.

Internet terminals are located here as well for those wishing to escape from the activity elsewhere to touch base with home or business.

 

Photos and Text Copyright © Steve J. Garrod and ShipCafé