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Atlantic Sets

Process

How a set gets built

Eight steps from first brief to final strike, with one point of contact the whole way through.

The eight steps

  1. Step 1: Brief and site

    We take your brief, drawings, venue rules and timings, and visit the site.

    What you get
    Questions, a site check and a clear scope.
    What we need from you
    Brief, dates, venue details, any existing designs.

  2. Step 2: Concept and visualisation

    Concepts and renders that show exactly what will be built.

    What you get
    Concept renders and a first cost indication.
    What we need from you
    Brand guidelines, references, budget range.

  3. Step 3: Technical detailing

    Construction drawings, materials, finishes and load-in plans.

    What you get
    Drawing set and material schedule.
    What we need from you
    Venue technical specs and approvals.

  4. Step 4: Quotation and approval

    A clear, itemised quotation and programme for sign-off.

    What you get
    Fixed quotation and build programme.
    What we need from you
    Sign-off and deposit.

  5. Step 5: Fabrication

    Built in our Cape Town workshop by our own crews.

    What you get
    Workshop progress updates and pre-build checks.
    What we need from you
    Final artwork files by the agreed date.

  6. Step 6: Scenic finishing

    Paint, texture, props and graphics finished to camera standard.

    What you get
    Finished elements ready for transport.
    What we need from you
    Any client-supplied items.

  7. Step 7: Installation

    On-site build, rigging and snagging to your show deadline.

    What you get
    Installed set, safety sign-off and handover walk-through.
    What we need from you
    Venue access and on-site contact.

  8. Step 8: Show support and strike

    Crew on call during the event, then dismantle and clear-out.

    What you get
    Clean, on-time strike and venue sign-off.
    What we need from you
    Strike window confirmed with the venue.
Send your brief

Planning ahead

How far in advance?

Lead times depend on scale and venue. Figures to be confirmed by the Atlantic Sets team.

Small activation or display
[TBC] weeks
Exhibition stand
[TBC] weeks
Launch or stage set
[TBC] weeks
Film or studio set
[TBC] weeks

Send your brief

Have a brief?Let’s build it.

Tell us what you’re planning. We’ll come back with questions, a way forward and, when we have what we need, a quotation.