Barzatkum hosted at Sandooq Al Watan

Donor recognition events require environments that celebrate individual contributions while communicating a wider sense of shared purpose. In March 2019, Sandooq Al Watan hosted Barzatkum at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi to honour existing donors and encourage further contributions towards sustainable development through social responsibility.


Evolution Scenic created a sophisticated event environment centred on recognition, participation and storytelling. The scenic scope included the main stage setting, an intricate donor gallery, an interactive pledge tree, branded photography backdrops and event signage.


Each element was developed to support the programme while visually expressing the collective impact of Sandooq Al Watan’s donors and reinforcing the organisation’s vision for future initiatives.

Evolution Scenic decorative screen panels integrated into the Barzatkum main stage architecture

The Challenge


The event environment needed to recognise existing donors, communicate Sandooq Al Watan’s achievements and encourage further philanthropic participation without losing the sense of occasion expected at an exclusive gathering.


The scenic elements also needed to perform different roles within one cohesive environment. The main stage had to provide an effective setting for speeches and presentations, while the donor gallery and pledge tree needed to transform donor recognition into meaningful visual installations.


Branding, symbolism and functionality therefore had to be carefully balanced across the stage, gallery, interactive feature and photography areas.

The Solution


Evolution Scenic designed and fabricated a refined main area featuring a scenic stage backdrop for speeches and presentations. The backdrop combined a strong visual presence with the functional requirements of the event programme.


A bespoke donor gallery was created using crystal raindrop pendants engraved with sponsor logos. Suspended as a collective installation, the individual pendants represented the combined impact of the donors while giving each contributor visible recognition within the event environment.


The team also created an interactive pledge tree with donor logos presented as leaves. Positioned as a central feature, the installation provided a visual expression of collective support and encouraged guests to make further pledges.


Custom photography backdrops and signage extended the event identity across additional guest-facing areas and created dedicated opportunities for branded event photography.

Delivery Highlights


  • Scenic production for Barzatkum at Qasr Al Bahr
  • Main event area and stage environment
  • Scenic stage backdrop
  • Setting for speeches and presentations
  • Bespoke donor gallery
  • Crystal raindrop pendants
  • Sponsor logos engraved onto individual pendants
  • Suspended donor-recognition installation
  • Interactive pledge tree
  • Donor logos displayed as leaves
  • Custom photography backdrops
  • Bespoke event signage
  • Coordinated scenic and branding elements


Barzatkum temporary architecture combining stage fabrication, display joinery and bespoke scenic installations.

Outcome


Barzatkum brought donors together within an environment designed to communicate recognition, sophistication and shared purpose.


The donor gallery transformed individual sponsor identities into a unified art installation, while the pledge tree encouraged continued participation through a clear and engaging visual concept. The main stage, photography areas and signage supported the event programme and maintained a consistent identity throughout the venue.


Through detailed fabrication and carefully considered symbolic features, Evolution Scenic created an event environment that celebrated existing contributions while supporting Sandooq Al Watan’s message of future philanthropic engagement.

Evolution Scenic MDF and timber pledge tree with branded donor leaf display elements

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic development, stage backdrop fabrication, donor-gallery installation, engraved crystal pendants, interactive pledge tree, photography backdrops and event signage.