New Atlantis installation dazzles visitors at popular Hungarian spa

An impressive art installation comprising a series of sculptures within the newly renovated Hagymatikum Spa in Mako, Hungary, is drawing crowds as an immersive experience, made possible with a system by Pharos Architectural Controls.

The spa in the quaint Hungarian town is now home to Atlantis World, a series of Atlantis-themed sculptures based on the designs of famed Hungarian architect, the late Imre Makovecz, which were found hidden in his possessions.

The sculpture group dazzles visitors with light shows and three themed films, evoking the mythical world of the legendary lost city. To make this a reality, the production manager of the project, Hungarian designer Péter Horgas, specified Pharos to deliver the control elements of the attraction.

This new installation is just part of the appeal of Hagymatikum Spa, a hugely popular destination in its own right. The recent refurbishment means the site now offers 15 indoor and outdoor pools, a slide park, a dedicated children’s area, and spa facilities including a sauna and a thermal waters space. With interactive programmes and events, plus sports facilities and green spaces to enjoy outside, there’s something for everyone.

A single Pharos Designer LPC 1 (Lighting Playback Controller 1) is responsible for the complete lighting control and systems automation tasks – including all external systems such as audio and video projection. To complete the system, DMX and RDM signals are distributed via a Pharos Designer EDN 20 (Ethernet Data Node 20).

The Designer LPC is an award-winning, all-in-one DIN-rail mounted DMX lighting control solution for themed entertainment and LED lighting installations. It features individually controllable and independently running timelines and scenes letting you build dynamic, precise, fully customisable pre-programmed lighting effects with the freedom of real-time manual overrides and the versatility of powerful show control and integration features.

The Designer EDN is a convenient and scalable solution, providing cost-effective Ethernet-distributed DMX ports. It’s an easily configurable networking node that is specifically designed to add physical DMX ports to Pharos Designer controllers and integrates natively with the full Pharos Designer range.

Mark de Gruyter, Sales Director at Pharos Architectural Controls said: “The Hagymatikum Spa is an amazing destination, and the new Atlantis World installation only adds to its appeal. It’s fantastic to know that technology from Pharos Architectural Controls is bringing the inspirational designs of celebrated Hungarian designer Péter Horgas to life.”

Gábor Nyéky from Lisys-Project added: “The innovative immersive experience at Hagymatikum Spa wouldn’t have come to life without the advanced solutions and expertise provided by Pharos. From the start, we were confident that the LPC and EDN would meet all the client’s needs in terms of control and versatility.”

The renovated spa has attracted high levels of national and international attention. Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán described the new building as the most beautiful thermal bath in Hungary.

General contractor lead: Attila Péjó, Fehérép Kft.

Electrical lead: István Csorja, Fehérép Kft.

Production designer: Péter Horgas, Artevia Kft.

Sculpture artist: István Vanyúr.

Video Production: Gábor Tóth & Endre Komáromi, Rentex Média Kft.

Sound: Ferenc Molnár, Lisys-Project Kft.

Lighting, project management: Gábor Nyéky, Lisys-Project Kft.

Lighting Controls: Pharos Architectural Controls.

Image: Courtesy of Pharos Architectural Controls.