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CE Anders Nyberg describes the project View on turning pages View online   44   Architect's focus: Sky high Architect William Matthews describes his inspiration when designing The Shard View on turning pages View online   48   Viewing platforms: Platform views To mark The Shard's opening, we look at the world's tallest viewing platforms View on turning pages View online   52   Oceanarium: Big fish Marine Life Park, the world's biggest oceanarium, opened at Resorts World Sentosa in November View on turning pages View online     58   Social media: Social gathering Advice on how to choose the right social media channels for your attraction View on turning pages View online   62   Sustainability: Eco future A new exhibition in Abu Dhabi is teaching children how to be green View on turning pages View online   64   Architect's focus: Todd Schliemann The landscape takes centre stage at the Natural History Museum of Utah View on turning pages View online   68   Museums: Collection points Three exhibition interpreters tell us how they take an idea about a collection and transform it into an exciting exhibition View on turning pages View online   71   attractions-kit: Special effects We focus on the latest special effects products being used in the industry View on turning pages   74   3D/4D/5D: Story formats Fulldome, interactives and 3D, 4D and 5D formats are bringing stories to life View on turning pages View online   84   Waterparks: Ride the wave A look at some of the newest projects View on turning pages View online   88   Product focus: FUN-KIT A selection of the latest products View on turning pages   90   Audioguides and apps: Guiding light Light-hearted elements make these audioguides and apps fun to use View on turning pages View online   93   Buyers' guide: A source of attractions services View on turning pages Published by Leisure Media Tel: +44 (0)1462 431385 | Contact us | About us | © Cybertrek Ltd