Kraftwerk Living Technologies, global specialist for integrated media technology solutions and media-based attractions, recently received honors at the Inavation Awards 2025. The Chimelong Bermuda Storm Theater won in the Arts & Experience category, recognized for pushing technical boundaries, breaking world records, creating unforgettable experiences, and bringing storytelling to life like never before.
KLT’s Christian Hofer, Managing Partner & CTO, and Kevin Murphy, Senior VP Sales & Business Development, accepted the Inavation Award on behalf of the entire team at the Gala Ceremony on February 4th, hosted by Inavate Magazine and the ISE Show 2025 in Barcelona.
About the project
The Bermuda Storm Theater is located in the Chimelong Spaceship indoor park in Zhuhai, China. As guests embark on an immersive journey through the infamous Bermuda Triangle, they encounter a series of intense weather phenomena and perilous scenarios. The experience is brought to life through AV solutions, featuring high-end projection systems, a massive custom-built dynamic motion simulator, an advanced Low Frequency Effects (LFE) sound system, and cleverly integrated special effects like water splashes, animatronics, holographic projections, and more.
The project has already received a Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement.
Raising the bar for immersive entertainment
The journey began in 2019 with a quarter-scale mock-up of the main theater and a full-scale pre-show mock-up near KLT’s headquarters in Wels, Austria. After overcoming COVID-related delays, the final installation was successfully completed in October 2023.
By working alongside renowned international teams such as Far Out! Creative, Technifex, Yessian Music, Visual Terrain, Mack Animation, and Brogent, KLT ensured integration of cutting-edge systems – essential for a project requiring such a high level of technical customization.
“The bar for immersive experiences has been raised even higher, showing what is possible when brilliant technology and creative vision come together,” says Christian Hofer. “Winning this award is not just a recognition of our AV expertise but a testament to the dedication, innovation, and collaboration of all teams involved. This project stands out in the entertainment market, setting a new standard in media-based attractions.”
