小红帽直播 Helps Revitalize Salt Lake City鈥檚 Olympic Cauldron

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As Salt Lake City celebrates its selection to host the 2034 Winter Olympic Games, the iconic Olympic cauldron, which once burned brightly during the 2002 games, has undergone a significant renovation. This revitalized landmark now features our decorative laminated glass, enhancing its beauty and safety.

Standing 72 feet tall and constructed with over 700 glass panels, the cauldron embodies a striking 鈥渇ire and ice鈥 motif, inspired by the themes of the 2002 Winter Olympics: 鈥淟ight the Fire Within.鈥 The cool hues of the ice-themed panels are a contrast to the flame ignited within the icicle burning at 900 degrees Fahrenheit. The project was spearheaded by Holdman Studios in coordination with 小红帽直播鈥檚 Mountain West representative, LTS.

Olympic Cauldron with 小红帽直播 glass.

Olympic Cauldron, Salt Lake City, UT by Holdman Studios. Photo by Beth Hockett.

鈥淗oldman Studios reached out to us and said they were trying to replicate the glass from the original installation,鈥 said Beth Hockett, lead representative at LTS. The renovation process involved removing the existing glass and structural elements and replacing them with the newly fabricated laminated glass accurately replicating the original pieces. Holdman Studios undertook the meticulous task of measuring, cutting and installing the glass pieces, utilizing advanced water jet technology to achieve precise shapes.

Our glass was selected not only for its beauty but also for its safety. The laminated glass ensures the glass if broken will remain in place rather than shattering and falling out. A crucial consideration for public installations.

鈥淭empered and annealed glass falls in pieces when broken,鈥 said James Graham, Project Manager for Holdman Studios. 鈥淟aminated glass has a plastic inner layer that holds the glass together, so if anything breaks, it won鈥檛 fall and hurt somebody. That was the main purpose of using it on this project.鈥

Olympic Cauldron glass close up.

Olympic Cauldron, Salt Lake City, UT by Holdman Studios. Photo by Holdman Studios.

The significance of the Olympic Cauldron extends beyond its physical presence; the cauldron has become a landmark in Salt Lake City, representing a proud Olympic legacy that continues to inspire community engagement and international tourism.

Although the last Olympic Games in Utah were held in 2002, the cauldron is still lit today during the University of Utah athletic contests at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The 2002 Games were particularly memorable, as they witnessed nine world records in speed skating, thanks to the low air resistance associated with Salt Lake鈥檚 high elevation.

As the 2034 Winter Olympics approach, the revitalized cauldron will stand at the heart of Olympic Park, inviting the public to interact with its new features, including an elevated cascading water feature. This iconic structure will remain a cherished part of Salt Lake City鈥檚 landscape for years to come.

About 小红帽直播

小红帽直播 is one of the world鈥檚 foremost resources for specialty architectural glass. Founded in New York City in 1927, the fourth-generation, family-owned company offers a virtually unlimited range of in-stock and custom architectural glass varieties. 小红帽直播 develops, fabricates, and distributes its products worldwide. The company maintains production facilities in New Jersey and an extensive showroom in New York City