2024-11-21T08:42:26-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150297343/the-new-world-s-largest-kaleidoscope-is-a-sight-to-behold Josh Niland 2022-02-03T14:33:00-05:00 >2024-10-25T04:07:38-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/0d/0dd7724ab55f5d0e15dd22a8a0891329.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>The creative landscape of Saudi Arabia got a colorful new addition as <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1825844/stufish" target="_blank">STUFISH Entertainment Architects</a> has revealed its design for what the firm says is now the world&rsquo;s largest kaleidoscope.</p> <p>The massive 40 x 6 x 3-meter (131 x 19.5 x 10-foot) installation hinges on an intricate series of LED tiles and a combination of seamless and warp-less mirrors that create an expansive, awe-inspiring internal environment. Visitors will be exposed to scenes of the Arabian Peninsula's stunning natural landscape and spotted with digital content that promotes the country&rsquo;s investment in high-tech development.&nbsp;</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/5b/5b26151bc2877918b4467d9bc547bff8.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/5b/5b26151bc2877918b4467d9bc547bff8.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;enlarge=true&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image copyright Stufish courtesy of LEAP</figcaption></figure><p>The installation is part of the <a href="https://www.onegiantleap.com/en/home.html" target="_blank">2022 LEAP</a> future technologies conference hosted by Saudi Arabia, which concluded today at Riyadh&rsquo;s Front Expo Centre. STUFISH partner Maciej Woroniecki says it is meant to represent &ldquo;how a simple and considered design, when supported with a material that can scale as intended, can return an experience that is far larger th...</p> https://archinect.com/news/article/150280446/new-rendering-reveals-the-temporary-abba-voyage-concert-venue-in-east-london Josh Niland 2021-09-07T19:49:00-04:00 >2021-09-08T14:26:25-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/75/75f4ba8d69c0816279d82fa745c44e5b.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>As part of a concert series meant to promote the group&rsquo;s first album release in 40 years, legendary Swedish pop group ABBA is pairing with one British architecture firm for a new 3,000-capacity concert venue nestled into a space originally designed for the <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/726656/london-olympics-2012" target="_blank">2012 Olympic games</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>The band tapped Stufish Entertainment Architects for the design of the new temporary structure, which will be located in East London&rsquo;s <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/429881/queen-elizabeth-olympic-park" target="_blank">Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park</a>.</p> <p>The park is already host to the city&rsquo;s 80,000-seat Olympic Stadium as well as an aquatics center designed by Zaha Hadid.&nbsp;</p> <p>The newly unveiled plans call for a hexagonal, timber-clad construction that will house a variety of performance functions, including a main stage and box office space in addition to bars and a covered concourse area with food stalls for fans flocking to the interactive experience.</p> <p>Concertgoers will also have access to private dance booths in a highly technical scheme that will feature the display of avatars who will perform se...</p>