ɚɹˈɪdʒɪnəli dɪvˈɛləpt fɔːɹ jˈuːs æz ɐ flˈoːɹ ɪn eɪntʃˈoʊɪk tʃˈeɪmbɚz, ðɪs stˈaɪl ʌv kˈætwɔːk ɪz pˈɑːpjʊlɚɹ ɪn nˈuː ænd ɹᵻmˈɑːdəld θˈiəɾɚz dˈuː tə ðə flˌɛksəbˈɪlᵻɾi ɪt pɹəvˈaɪdz.
Originally developed for use as a floor in anechoic chambers, this style of catwalk is popular in new and remodeled theatres due to the flexibility it provides.