Creating a Complete Visit Saudi Hospitality Environment

The Visit Saudi Hospitality Tent was developed as a welcoming hub for guests attending Dubai 7s on 2–3 December 2023. Evolution Scenic handled the complete design, technical development, fabrication, installation and de-rig, creating a temporary hospitality environment that extended beyond the main tent into dedicated outdoor and back-of-house areas.

The project combined scenic construction, branded architecture, furniture, catering infrastructure, digital media and operational equipment within one coordinated environment. The outdoor entrance zone provided branded seating, shade and visibility before guests entered the main hospitality space, helping establish the Visit Saudi identity from the point of arrival.

Inside, the main tent combined reception, dining, buffet service, informal seating, displays and wall-mounted media within a custom-fabricated scenic interior. These different functions were planned as part of one overall spatial arrangement, allowing guest circulation, seating and catering activity to operate without visually fragmenting the environment.

A separate catering tent positioned behind the main structure supported the operational requirements of the hospitality environment without occupying the principal guest-facing space. This allowed catering support to remain closely connected to the main tent while keeping service activity separate from the primary hospitality areas.

Across the project, Evolution Scenic used aluminium framing, MDF scenic construction, textured finishes, barasti pole treatments, vinyl graphics, acrylic branding, custom counters, selected carpet and integrated scenic lighting to establish a consistent visual language. Natural textures and neutral scenic finishes provided a controlled architectural base for the stronger Visit Saudi graphics and branded elements.

The completed installation demonstrated how a temporary event footprint could be developed into a complete hospitality environment through coordinated scenic fabrication, technical development and site delivery. Outdoor seating, interior architecture, branding and operational support were brought together as one integrated temporary environment rather than treated as separate elements.

Planning Three Connected Operational Zones

The project was organised across three distinct but connected areas. A 15-by-10-metre outdoor seating zone formed the entrance and first point of engagement. A 15-by-15-metre main hospitality tent contained the reception, seating, catering, display and branded-engagement functions. A separate 5-by-5-metre tent positioned behind the main structure provided back-of-house catering support.

Each area required a different operational approach. The outdoor zone needed to accommodate informal hospitality while maintaining a clear route towards the main entrance. Evolution Scenic supplied ten branded high tables, each configured for six guests and paired with Arrow barstools.

Four cantilever umbrellas provided shade across the seating area, while six branded flagpoles strengthened visibility within the wider event environment. Six plants were incorporated into the layout to soften the relationship between the freestanding furniture, branding and temporary surroundings. Inside the main tent, the spatial plan needed to coordinate dining, lounge seating, reception, buffet service, display areas, screens and operational equipment within one 15-by-15-metre footprint.

The separate back-of-house tent supported catering requirements connected to the three buffet counters without placing these functions within the principal guest environment. This three-zone approach allowed arrival, hospitality and operational support to work together while retaining clear functional separation.

Building an Interior Architecture Inside the Tent

The main hospitality tent was transformed from a standard temporary enclosure into a more defined scenic interior through custom walling, ceiling construction, floor finishes and integrated architectural features. One of the principal elements was the aluminium-framed ceiling finished with barasti poles. This overhead treatment helped establish a stronger architectural character within the tent and visually separated the guest environment from the temporary structure above.

The aluminium framework provided the supporting structure for the repeated timber treatment, creating a warmer architectural plane beneath the tent roof. The regular spacing of the barasti poles introduced texture and rhythm across the ceiling while reinforcing the natural material language used throughout the interior. The linear barasti finish also helped visually control the scale of the 15-by-15-metre space, giving the large tent a more contained and considered interior character.

Custom scenic lighting features were incorporated across the ceiling and walls, strengthening the relationship between the overhead treatment, wall features and branded focal points. The lighting became part of the scenic composition rather than functioning only as general illumination. The scenic walls were clad in MDF and finished with textured paint. This created a consistent architectural surface while allowing selected branding, digital displays and decorative features to remain visually prominent.

Barasti was also incorporated into selected wall features, particularly behind branded acrylic panels. Repeating the same material across both vertical and overhead surfaces helped connect the different parts of the interior and maintain a consistent visual language. Together, the ceiling, scenic walling, textured finishes, lighting and branded features gave the temporary tent a more complete interior architecture, allowing the hospitality space to function as a purpose-designed environment rather than a standard event enclosure.

Fabricating Functional Scenic and Branded Features

Evolution Scenic fabricated a series of functional scenic elements that supported reception, catering, display and brand communication within the main tent. Three buffet counters provided the principal guest-facing catering service points.

A separate reception counter established a clear welcome position within the interior and formed part of the wider scenic composition rather than operating as a standalone furniture item. One custom display plinth provided a dedicated presentation feature, while four timber floating shelves were mounted onto the scenic walls to introduce additional display surfaces without taking up floor space.

Branding was integrated throughout the scenic architecture. Selected vinyl graphics were applied across designated wall surfaces, while branded acrylic panels were mounted against barasti backdrops to create a layered combination of dimensional branding and natural texture. Wall-mounted television screens introduced digital content into the environment and were coordinated with the surrounding scenic walls and guest areas.

The project also incorporated logo branding, printed banner graphics, flags and a branded entrance. Outside, the branding continued across the ten high tables and six flagpoles, extending the visual identity beyond the main tent. Using a combination of dimensional acrylic elements, vinyl graphics, printed banners, screens and freestanding branding allowed Visit Saudi’s identity to appear at different scales throughout the complete hospitality environment.

Coordinating Furniture, Finishes and Guest Areas

Selected carpet was installed across the floor of the main hospitality tent, establishing a continuous finished surface beneath the seating, counters and display features. The carpet also visually separated the main guest interior from the outdoor entrance area. Eight natural-finished solid-wood round tables were arranged as four-seat hospitality settings.

Their repeated layout created structured dining areas while retaining smaller group configurations throughout the tent. Sofa seating introduced lower and more informal hospitality settings alongside the dining arrangements. The natural timber furniture complemented the barasti ceiling and wall treatments, creating a connection between the loose furniture and the fabricated scenic architecture.

Furniture positioning was coordinated with the three buffet counters, reception point, display plinth, wall-mounted television screens and floating shelves. This meant the furniture layout formed part of the overall spatial planning rather than being introduced only as final dressing.

Clear relationships between fixed scenic elements and movable furniture allowed the different hospitality functions to remain identifiable without visually fragmenting the main tent. The combination of textured scenic surfaces, natural timber finishes and selected carpet created a restrained background for the stronger Visit Saudi graphics and branding.

 Integrating Operational Equipment and Catering Support

The main hospitality tent required four freestanding air-conditioning units and six fire extinguishers. Rather than allowing this equipment to remain visually disconnected from the scenic interior, Evolution Scenic produced custom covers to integrate it into the wider environment. The air-conditioning covers were fabricated from MDF and finished with paint.

CNC-cut openings were incorporated into the front fascias to provide ventilation while maintaining a controlled scenic appearance. The backs of the covers remained open, providing access to cables and operational connections. This approach allowed the units to remain functional while reducing their visual impact within the finished interior. Six fire extinguishers were also incorporated using custom scenic covers.

The detailed construction, opening arrangement and identification treatment of these covers have not been supplied and should therefore not be described beyond the confirmed project information. Catering operations were supported by the dedicated 5-by-5-metre back-of-house tent positioned behind the main hospitality space.

This separate area supported the three buffet counters while keeping operational catering activity outside the principal guest environment. Together, the equipment covers and dedicated catering zone demonstrate how operational requirements were considered as part of the scenic planning rather than treated as separate elements after the interior had been developed.

Installing, Delivering and De-Rigging the Complete Environment

Evolution Scenic managed the complete site installation and de-rig across the outdoor seating zone, main hospitality tent and back-of-house catering area. Installation required coordination between scenic walling, ceiling construction, flooring, furniture, branding, lighting, digital screens, counters and operational equipment.

Within the main tent, the aluminium-framed barasti ceiling and MDF-clad scenic walls formed the principal architectural elements. The selected carpet, reception counter, three buffet counters, display plinth, timber floating shelves and furniture then needed to be positioned around the established guest circulation and service requirements. Wall-mounted acrylic branding panels, television screens, vinyl graphics and custom scenic lighting features required coordinated positions across the completed wall and ceiling surfaces.

The outdoor area required the installation and positioning of ten branded high tables with Arrow barstools, four cantilever umbrellas, six branding flagpoles and six plants. Behind the main tent, the separate catering structure supported the operational delivery of the hospitality environment.

Following the event, Evolution Scenic also managed the de-rig of the complete temporary installation. The exact fabrication programme, installation duration, crew size, transport arrangements and de-rig schedule have not been supplied.

The completed project brought together outdoor hospitality, custom scenic interiors, branded fabrication, furniture, catering support and operational equipment within one coordinated temporary environment. It demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s capability across complete design, technical development, scenic fabrication, temporary architecture, installation and de-rig.

Building a Climate Hub at Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University hosted its Climate Hub in Dubai during COP28 in 2023. Running across two weeks, the initiative required the university venue to support a changing programme of presentations, exhibitions and discussions while maintaining one consistent physical and visual identity.

Evolution Scenic was entrusted with the complete scenic scope. The work extended from the principal presentation space into the surrounding exhibition, lobby and circulation areas, creating a venue-wide environment rather than a single isolated stage installation.

The physical package included a custom stage, large scenic backdrop, freestanding exhibition walls, movable screens, display stands, directional signage, wayfinding and applied branding. Furniture and floral elements supplied by Evolution Furniture completed the occupied spaces and helped connect the functional and scenic requirements of the Climate Hub.

Each component needed to work within a different part of the existing university while still belonging to the same visual system. Materials, graphics, scenic construction and furniture were therefore coordinated to create continuity as visitors moved between arrival areas, circulation spaces, presentations and exhibitions.

Constructing the Main Presentation Stage

The principal presentation area was centred around a purpose-built plywood stage platform. Constructing the stage specifically for the Climate Hub created a defined presentation level within the existing university environment and established the physical base for the backdrop, screens, furniture and speaker activity.

Carpet was applied across the upper surface of the stage, creating the finished presentation floor and providing clear visual separation between the raised scenic environment and the surrounding venue. The restrained treatment allowed the branded backdrop and presentation content to remain the dominant features behind the speakers.

The stage formed part of the wider scenic composition rather than functioning as a standalone platform. Its relationship with the backdrop, movable television screens and furniture helped establish a complete presentation environment that could accommodate the changing programme across the two-week Climate Hub.

Using purpose-built scenic construction also allowed the presentation area to respond directly to the requirements of the temporary installation. The completed platform provided a controlled foundation around which the principal visual and functional elements could be arranged.

Fabricating the Printed Fabric Backdrop

A large scenic backdrop formed the architectural and visual anchor behind the main presentation stage. Its construction combined internal timber framing with MDF cladding before a printed fabric finish was installed across the visible surface.

The timber framework established the overall form of the wall, while the MDF created a consistent underlying surface for the textile treatment. This combination allowed the backdrop to function as a substantial scenic structure while presenting a clean and controlled face towards the audience.

Printed fabric carried the Climate Hub identity across a large uninterrupted area without dividing the backdrop into numerous separate graphic panels. The dark scenic surface incorporated Heriot-Watt branding and linear green graphic details, creating a strong visual field behind the carpeted stage and presentation furniture.

The finished wall operated simultaneously as temporary architecture and branding. Rather than placing graphics onto an existing venue surface, Evolution Scenic created a purpose-built scenic structure that established the physical character of the principal Climate Hub presentation environment.

Producing Freestanding Exhibition Walls

The scenic language established around the main stage continued into the wider Climate Hub through a series of self-supporting exhibition walls. These structures used the same principal construction method as the stage backdrop, combining timber framing, MDF cladding and printed fabric finishes.

Maintaining this common construction and finishing language helped connect spaces that served different purposes. Presentation areas, exhibition zones and circulation spaces could vary in function while still sharing the materials, surfaces and graphic treatment established by the main scenic installation.

The walls were developed as freestanding temporary structures within the existing university interior. This allowed the Climate Hub to create its own architectural boundaries and branded surfaces without relying on permanent alterations to the building.

Sustainability also formed part of the scenic brief. The freestanding wall system supported a temporary approach to construction, allowing the Climate Hub environment to be introduced within the university while maintaining the existing architecture as the permanent backdrop to the project.

Integrating Movable Screens and Display Stands

Visual content formed an important part of the Climate Hub programme, but the technical displays were not permanently embedded into the main scenic backdrop. Movable television screens with freestanding supports were positioned around the presentation area, allowing their placement to respond to different sessions and content requirements.

Keeping the screens independent from the rear wall preserved the continuity of the printed fabric backdrop. The large branded surface could remain visually uninterrupted while the displays provided the flexibility needed for presentations, discussions and changing programme formats.

Evolution Scenic also produced custom freestanding LED-screen stands for additional areas of the venue. Treating these supports as part of the scenic package allowed the technical displays to sit within purpose-built structures rather than appearing as unrelated equipment positioned around the Climate Hub.

The combination of movable displays and fabricated screen stands introduced flexibility without losing visual consistency. Technical content could be positioned where required while the surrounding scenic construction, branding and furniture maintained the wider identity of the temporary environment.

Manufacturing Signage and Wayfinding

The Climate Hub environment extended into the venue’s signage and wayfinding system. Directional structures were fabricated with internal steel frames, MDF cladding and vinyl graphics, combining a robust supporting construction with smooth branded surfaces.

Evolution Scenic also manufactured custom freestanding wooden signage stands finished with vinyl graphics. Their self-supporting format allowed identity and directional information to be positioned throughout the university without requiring permanent fixing into the existing architecture.

The smaller signage elements carried the same branded language as the larger scenic walls and stage environment. Colour, graphics and physical fabrication therefore remained connected even as the scale of the individual components changed.

This approach allowed the scenic identity to operate at both architectural and human scales. Large walls established the principal environments, while freestanding signs and directional features helped visitors move between the different areas of the Climate Hub without breaking the visual continuity of the installation.

Extending Branding Through the Venue

The Climate Hub identity continued beyond the principal presentation and exhibition rooms into the wider university environment. Evolution Scenic produced custom branding for the lobby counter, turning an existing arrival point into part of the temporary COP28 installation.

Additional graphic treatments were applied to elevator areas and selected exterior locations. Extending the branding into these circulation spaces meant the Climate Hub did not begin only when visitors entered the main room; its visual identity developed through the journey across the building.

The lobby counter became a particularly visible part of this arrival sequence, carrying large-format Heriot-Watt and COP28 graphics across the existing counter and surrounding presentation areas. This allowed an established architectural feature of the university to participate visually in the temporary environment.

Together, the lobby, elevator and exterior treatments connected the principal scenic spaces with the wider building. Applied graphics and purpose-built scenic structures worked alongside one another, extending the Climate Hub identity without requiring every area to contain large fabricated installations.

Coordinating Furniture and Florals

Evolution Furniture supplied the complete furniture setups and floral elements used throughout the Climate Hub. Seating and tables were arranged across the stage, discussion areas, lounge settings and supporting spaces, providing the functional infrastructure required for the changing programme.

White upholstered seating and smaller tables created a clear visual contrast against the darker printed scenic walls. This relationship helped the furniture remain visually distinct while still sitting comfortably within the broader scenic palette established by the backdrop, exhibition structures and branded surfaces.

Floral elements added a softer material layer to an environment otherwise dominated by plywood, MDF, timber framing, steel supports, printed fabric and graphic finishes. Their inclusion helped balance the harder fabricated components and contributed to the occupied character of discussion and lounge spaces.

Furniture and florals were coordinated alongside the scenic package rather than introduced as unrelated decorative additions. Bringing these disciplines together allowed presentation areas, lounges and discussion spaces to feel complete while retaining the same overall project identity.

Delivering Across a Tight Programme

The Climate Hub brought together several different fabrication and finishing processes within one temporary installation. Plywood stage construction, timber framing, MDF cladding, steel fabrication, printed textiles, vinyl graphics, technical display supports and furniture all needed to operate within a common visual framework.

Each production method served a different physical requirement. Timber and MDF created the large scenic walls, plywood provided the stage construction, steel supported directional structures, printed fabric established the principal branded surfaces and vinyl graphics extended the identity onto smaller signs and existing architectural elements.

The challenge was not simply to manufacture each component successfully, but to ensure that materials and finishes remained visually connected when distributed throughout the university. A visitor moving from the lobby into the presentation area and then through the exhibition zones needed to experience one coherent Climate Hub rather than a series of independent scenic packages.

Coordinating these systems during fabrication allowed individual trades and materials to contribute to the same environment. The result combined temporary architecture, graphics, technology and furniture without allowing any single discipline to feel disconnected from the wider scheme.

Completing the Temporary Environment

The Climate Hub scenic package involved several production processes taking place across multiple areas within an operating university environment. Workshop fabrication, graphic production, screen integration, furniture coordination, transportation and installation all needed to come together within a restricted delivery programme.

The main stage and printed backdrop formed the central installation, while exhibition walls, signage, screen stands and applied graphics were distributed throughout the wider building. Each element had its own physical requirements and final location, making accurate preparation important before the scenic package reached site.

Working within an existing institutional venue also required the temporary structures to respond to established architecture and circulation. Freestanding construction allowed the exhibition walls, signs and technical supports to establish the Climate Hub environment while remaining independent from the permanent building.

The completed installation demonstrates how detailed workshop preparation and coordinated production can support a project spread across several spaces rather than one concentrated event area. Different scenic components could be positioned according to their individual function while maintaining the visual relationship required across the complete venue.

Fabricating A Compact UAE Food Bank Campaign Stand

The UAE Food Bank partnered with Madinat Jumeirah LLC to develop a campaign stand in Dubai during 2023. The project required a compact but visually defined environment that could combine campaign branding, digital content, interactive technology and integrated lighting within a restricted stand footprint.

Evolution Scenic was responsible for the complete scope of work, covering design, technical development, scenic fabrication, graphics production, installation and de-rig. Managing the full package allowed the structural, scenic and branded elements to be developed together rather than introduced as separate components during installation.

The completed stand measured 4.6 metres by 4.6 metres. Within this footprint, Evolution Scenic fabricated steel-framed walls with MDF scenic cladding and textured wallpaper finishes, together with a sloped polycarbonate roof structure. Integrated screens, LED lighting, illuminated flooring and custom branding elements were incorporated throughout the stand.

The interior also included a purpose-built MDF iPad unit for touch-enabled interaction, while the central wall housed a large LED screen. Additional built-in screens were integrated into the triangular feature wall, allowing digital content to become part of the scenic architecture rather than relying on freestanding display equipment.

The completed environment brought structural metalwork, scenic carpentry, graphics, lighting and digital integration into one coordinated system. By developing the roof, walls, screens, illuminated flooring and interactive elements as part of the same fabrication approach, Evolution Scenic created a compact campaign stand with a consistent physical and visual language.

Organising The Environment Within A Restricted Footprint

The 4.6-by-4.6-metre stand required careful use of the available wall and floor area. Within this compact footprint, Evolution Scenic needed to integrate structural walling, digital displays, interactive technology, lighting and campaign branding without making the space feel visually fragmented.

A large central LED screen formed the principal digital focal point, while additional built-in screens were incorporated into the triangular feature wall. These display elements had to be coordinated with the surrounding scenic construction so that the screens appeared as part of the fabricated wall system rather than as separate technical installations.

The walls therefore performed several functions at the same time. Steel-framed structures established the stand footprint, MDF cladding created the finished scenic surfaces, and the wall elevations provided dedicated locations for screens, LED lighting and branded features. This allowed the available vertical surfaces to work efficiently within the restricted plan.

At floor level, the vinyl finish incorporated integrated lighting effects. The illuminated lines extended the geometric language of the feature walls across the horizontal surface, helping visually connect the central screen, interactive iPad unit and surrounding branded elements.

The resulting arrangement allowed several different functions to operate within a relatively small stand. Digital content, interaction, branding and lighting were distributed across the environment while the overall scenic construction remained clear, coordinated and visually consistent.

Engineering The Sloped Steel-Framed Roof

The stand was constructed with a controlled change in height, measuring 3.3 metres at the rear and 3.2 metres at the front. This 100-millimetre difference created the sloped roof profile and gave the upper structure a more defined architectural form.

Evolution Scenic fabricated the roof around a steel structural frame. The steelwork established the perimeter of the overhead structure, connected with the supporting scenic walls and provided the rigidity required for the roof assembly within the compact 4.6-by-4.6-metre footprint.

Polycarbonate panels were installed across the steel frame to complete the roof surface.

Compared with a fully solid scenic ceiling, the polycarbonate treatment kept the overhead element visually lighter while still creating a clearly defined roof plane above the stand.

The roof also had an important functional role in supporting the suspended central logo. A custom MDF logo with a paint finish was hung beneath the structure using steel rope supports, making the roof part of both the architectural and branding system rather than simply an overhead covering.

Accurate coordination between the front and rear wall heights, steel frame, polycarbonate panels and suspended feature was essential to maintain the intended slope. The completed assembly created a clean upper profile while providing a secure structural framework for one of the stand’s principal scenic elements.

Suspending The Central Scenic Logo

A custom scenic logo was suspended beneath the centre of the sloped roof, creating one of the stand’s most prominent overhead features. Its position allowed the branding to remain clearly visible within the compact 4.6-by-4.6-metre environment without using any additional floor space.

Evolution Scenic fabricated the logo as a custom MDF structure and completed it with a paint finish. Rather than applying the branding directly to a wall or fascia, the logo was developed as a separate three-dimensional scenic element with its own physical depth and presence.

The finished logo was suspended from the steel roof structure using steel rope supports. These connections needed to be coordinated with the roof frame so that the logo could be positioned centrally beneath the polycarbonate panels while remaining visually balanced within the stand.

Dimensional accuracy was important during both fabrication and installation. The location of the suspension points, the size of the MDF structure and the relationship between the logo and the sloped roof all needed to align correctly so the feature remained centred and visually consistent.

The completed suspended element reinforced the campaign identity at high level and added another layer to the stand’s scenic construction. By integrating the logo into the roof structure, Evolution Scenic created a strong branded focal point while preserving the limited floor area for screens, interaction and circulation.

Constructing The Triangular Feature Walls

The stand’s visual language was developed around a series of triangular wall forms that gave the environment a distinctive geometric character. These shapes helped define the main display areas while creating a consistent relationship between the scenic construction, integrated technology and campaign branding.

Evolution Scenic fabricated the feature walls using steel-framed structures clad with MDF. The steelwork provided the underlying support, while the MDF created the finished scenic surfaces required for the integrated screens, lighting details and applied branding. Textured wallpaper was then used across the visible front faces to complete the wall treatment.

The triangular-themed wall incorporated LED lighting, built-in screens and prominent branding elements within the same fabricated assembly. Openings for the screens, illuminated details and finished wall surfaces therefore needed to be coordinated during fabrication rather than introduced as separate elements after installation.

The triangular geometry was also carried through the illuminated detailing. Accurate setting-out was required so the LED lines followed the intended angles and remained visually consistent around the screen openings and surrounding scenic surfaces. This helped reinforce the geometric character of the stand across both the physical wall construction and the lighting treatment.

The completed feature walls combined structural support, scenic cladding, digital displays, lighting and branding within one coordinated elevation. Rather than treating the screens as standalone technical equipment, Evolution Scenic integrated them directly into the fabricated wall system, allowing the digital content to become part of the overall scenic architecture.

Integrating The Central LED Screen Wall

A separate central feature wall was developed to house the stand’s principal LED screen and create the main digital focal point within the environment. Its position gave the screen a strong visual presence while keeping it integrated with the surrounding scenic architecture.

Evolution Scenic fabricated the wall using a steel-framed structure clad with MDF. The LED screen was incorporated directly into the wall assembly rather than positioned as freestanding technical equipment, allowing the display to sit within a controlled architectural frame.

Textured wallpaper continued across the visible wall surfaces around the screen. This finish connected the central display wall with the rest of the stand and helped maintain a consistent scenic treatment across the different fabricated elements.

The screen opening, MDF cladding and surrounding finishes were coordinated during fabrication so that the digital equipment could be integrated cleanly into the completed wall. This reduced the visual separation between the technical display and the scenic structure, allowing both to read as part of one designed environment.

The completed central wall acted as the primary digital presentation surface, while the additional built-in screens within the triangular feature wall extended screen-based content across the wider stand. Together, these elements created a coordinated display system integrated directly into the scenic construction.

Fabricating The Ribbed Branding Wall

A further scenic wall treatment introduced painted rib panels with a backlit logo positioned above them. This created a more dimensional surface within the stand and provided a clear visual contrast to the flatter textured-wallpaper finishes used across the other fabricated walls.

Evolution Scenic fabricated the ribbed wall elements as part of the wider scenic package and completed them with a paint finish. The repeated vertical detailing added depth to the wall surface while creating a structured backdrop for the illuminated branding.

The backlit logo was then fixed above the ribbed section in its designated position. Integrating the logo directly into the wall composition allowed the illumination to reinforce the campaign identity without relying on a separate freestanding sign or additional display structure.

This wall-mounted branding feature worked differently from the suspended MDF logo beneath the roof. Together, the two elements created branding at different levels within the stand, with one integrated into the scenic wall elevation and the other suspended overhead as a three-dimensional focal point.

Additional illuminated signage was also incorporated elsewhere within the stand. By combining ribbed scenic detailing, painted finishes and backlit branding, Evolution Scenic created a more layered wall treatment while maintaining consistency with the wider fabricated environment.

Creating The Interactive iPad Stand

Evolution Scenic fabricated a custom MDF stand to hold an iPad, creating a dedicated interactive element within the stand rather than relying on a standard technology pedestal. The upper section of the unit incorporated a purpose-made provision for the device, allowing the iPad to sit securely within the fabricated structure and operate as a touch-enabled interaction point.

Developing the unit as a bespoke scenic element helped it relate visually to the surrounding walls, digital displays and branded features. Its form could therefore be coordinated with the wider stand rather than appearing as a separate technical addition.

The iPad stand supported both guest interaction and ceremonial use, giving the stand a functional digital touchpoint within the compact 4.6-by-4.6-metre footprint.

Positioning the unit close to the main display area allowed the interactive and screen-based elements to work together as one coordinated zone. The finished piece combined practical device integration with the same MDF fabrication approach used across the wider scenic environment.

Coordinating Flooring, Lighting And Glass Branding

Durable vinyl flooring was installed throughout the stand, providing a practical finished surface across the compact 4.6-by-4.6-metre footprint while also contributing to the overall scenic treatment.

Integrated lighting effects were incorporated into the floor finish, creating illuminated linear details that extended the stand’s geometric language from the walls into the horizontal plane. This helped connect the central screen wall, triangular feature walls and interactive iPad unit through one consistent visual approach.

The floor lighting also added definition without introducing additional freestanding scenic elements. By integrating the illuminated details directly into the flooring, Evolution Scenic was able to reinforce the stand’s visual identity while keeping the circulation area clear and uncluttered.

Glass panels etched with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum logo introduced a contrasting material treatment within the environment. Their transparent appearance provided a lighter visual counterpoint to the solid MDF-clad walls, textured wallpaper and painted rib-panel surfaces.

Together with the illuminated signage, backlit wall logo and suspended roof feature, the etched glass panels formed part of a layered branding system. Different materials, lighting methods and mounting positions were used to reinforce the campaign identity while maintaining consistency across the complete scenic installation.

Installing And Completing The Stand

Evolution Scenic handled the complete installation and subsequent de-rig, bringing together the structural, scenic, digital and branding packages within the compact 4.6-by-4.6-metre footprint.

The installation sequence coordinated the steel-framed walls, MDF cladding, textured wallpaper finishes, sloped polycarbonate roof, integrated screens, lighting, glass branding and custom scenic elements. Each component needed to be positioned accurately so the finished stand maintained the intended geometry and visual consistency.

The roof structure and suspended MDF logo required careful alignment above the completed walls, while the central LED screen, built-in displays and interactive iPad stand needed to correspond precisely with their fabricated openings and provisions. The illuminated floor lines also had to align with the wall geometry and feature details.

These interfaces were important to the overall result. Misalignment between the screen wall, triangular feature elements, illuminated flooring or suspended logo would have disrupted the clarity of the design and weakened the relationship between the different scenic components.

The stand was completed in accordance with the client schedule and instructions. The finished environment demonstrated Evolution Scenic’s ability to coordinate structural metalwork, scenic fabrication, finishes, digital integration, lighting and custom branding within a compact temporary installation.

Developing the Compact Scenic Architecture

For the Saudi Event Show 2024, THA commissioned Evolution Scenic to design, fabricate and install a complete exhibition stand in Riyadh. The stand occupied a six-by-six-metre footprint and reached 2.5 metres in height, requiring the scenic architecture to make efficient use of the available 36-square-metre area while maintaining a strong visual presence within the exhibition hall.

The layout needed to accommodate several practical functions within the same compact footprint. Digital displays, branded scenic surfaces, informal seating, meeting furniture and concealed storage all had to be integrated without restricting circulation or creating an enclosed environment. Rather than treating these requirements as separate additions, Evolution Scenic developed them as interconnected components of one coordinated temporary architecture.

A three-fascia angular wall formed the principal internal structure. Its geometry created multiple usable elevations for screen integration, graphics, illuminated branding and seating functions, while also helping to organise the stand into distinct zones. Three freestanding illuminated pillars were positioned around the perimeter, providing vertical brand visibility while helping define the outer limits of the stand without relying on continuous wall construction.

The entire environment was established on a customised raised platform, which created a consistent base for the scenic walls, pillars, furniture and circulation areas. The platform helped visually separate the THA stand from the surrounding exhibition floor while bringing the different fabricated elements together as one architectural composition.

Maintaining openness was an important part of the spatial approach. Continuous perimeter walls could have reduced visibility and limited access from the surrounding aisles, so the stand instead used the angular central wall and individual pillars to create definition without forming enclosed boundaries. This allowed the finished environment to retain several open approaches while still presenting a clear and recognisable scenic identity.

Fabricating the Three-Fascia Scenic Wall and Integrated Displays

The principal scenic structure was developed as a triangular wall with three distinct visible fascias. This configuration allowed Evolution Scenic to create several functional elevations within a compact footprint, using one fabricated form to support digital displays, branding, seating and concealed storage.

The first fascia incorporated a television screen mounted against a birch plywood slat panel. Concealed storage was integrated behind the same elevation, allowing the wall to perform both a visual and operational role. This fascia also formed the scenic backdrop to one of the seating areas, helping define the space without introducing an additional freestanding partition.

The second fascia incorporated another television screen within a wall finished with vinyl graphics. By integrating the display directly into the scenic surface, the screen became part of the overall architectural composition rather than appearing as a separate technical element. The graphic finish also allowed the fascia to maintain a strong branded presence around the digital content.

The third fascia continued the vinyl graphic treatment and incorporated an LED-lit THA sign as its primary focal point. This introduced a different visual function to the same structure, extending the brand identity across another viewing direction while maintaining consistency with the neighbouring elevations.

Both television screens were built into the scenic wall system rather than positioned on freestanding monitor units. The screen mounted to the birch plywood slats was secured using a bracket holder, requiring accurate coordination between the mounting position and surrounding slat layout. Combining the displays, branding, seating and storage within one angular scenic structure also reduced the need for additional standalone elements within the limited floor area.

Constructing the Birch Plywood Seating Backdrop

Birch plywood slats formed one of the stand’s principal architectural finishes, introducing a warmer material character within the compact exhibition environment. The vertical slat arrangement created a repeated linear rhythm that contrasted clearly with the matt-black painted pillars and geometric vinyl graphics used elsewhere across the stand.

The slatted fascia was developed as more than a decorative backdrop. It supported an integrated television screen, concealed an internal storage area and provided a finished architectural surface behind one of the stand’s seating zones.

By combining these functions within a single fabricated wall, Evolution Scenic reduced the need for additional freestanding structures within the limited floor area. The concealed storage also allowed operational items to remain out of view while keeping the seating area visually clean and organised.

The natural appearance of the birch plywood established a strong material relationship with the wood-effect PVC flooring applied across the raised platform. This helped connect the vertical and horizontal finishes and created a more unified scenic composition.

The result was a multifunctional backdrop that combined joinery, display integration, concealed storage and seating definition within one coordinated architectural element.

Engineering Illuminated Branding Pillars with Concealed Storage

Three freestanding scenic pillars were fabricated around the perimeter of the THA Stand, helping define the outer edges of the exhibition environment without creating continuous walls. Their vertical form also provided strong branding points that could be viewed from different approaches across the exhibition floor.

Each pillar was finished in matt-black paint and incorporated LED-lit THA signage. The contrast between the dark scenic finish and illuminated branding increased the visual prominence of the pillars while maintaining consistency with the wider material palette of the stand.

Two pillar configurations were produced. One Type One pillar incorporated illuminated THA signage across two faces, while two Type Two pillars carried illuminated branding across three faces to increase visibility from multiple viewing directions.

The pillars were also developed as functional storage structures. Internal storage units were concealed behind push-pull latch access doors integrated into the finished surfaces, allowing the doors to remain visually discreet within the overall scenic construction.

Combining branding and storage within the same fabricated elements improved the efficiency of the limited stand footprint. It allowed Evolution Scenic to provide practical operational storage without introducing additional freestanding cupboards that could have reduced circulation, seating or meeting space.

Constructing the Raised Platform and Ramped Access

The complete THA Stand was established on a customised plywood platform, creating a defined base for the scenic walls, illuminated pillars, seating and furniture. The raised floor also helped distinguish the exhibition environment from the surrounding venue surface and provided a consistent foundation across the six-by-six-metre footprint.

Wood-effect PVC flooring was installed across the upper surface of the platform. The finish introduced a warmer material tone that complemented the birch plywood slat wall and helped visually connect the principal scenic elements across the stand.

Two ramps were incorporated on opposite sides of the platform, providing access from more than one exhibition aisle. This arrangement supported movement into and across the stand while reducing reliance on a single entry point.

Corner guards were fitted to the exposed platform edges to protect vulnerable areas and provide a cleaner transition between the raised scenic floor and the surrounding exhibition surface.

The platform therefore functioned as an integrated part of the scenic construction rather than simply a decorative floor finish, coordinating the stand footprint, access routes, edge protection and final surface treatment within one fabricated base.

Coordinating Scenic Finishes, Graphics and Furniture

The completed THA Stand used a controlled combination of natural timber tones, matt-black scenic finishes, geometric graphics and selective illumination. These materials were coordinated to give the compact environment a clear visual identity while maintaining consistency across the different fabricated elements.

The perimeter pillars were finished in matt-black paint, creating a strong contrast with the illuminated THA signage. Birch plywood introduced a warmer natural finish to the principal seating and screen backdrop, while the wood-effect PVC flooring extended related tones across the raised platform.

Two fascias of the triangular scenic wall were finished with vinyl graphics. The angular graphic treatment reinforced the geometry of the structure and helped connect the branded surfaces with the wider architectural composition. LED illumination was concentrated on the THA signage within the pillars and the principal branded wall, creating focused visual accents rather than illuminating every surface.

Furniture was positioned within the open areas created by the scenic layout. Seating against the birch plywood backdrop established a defined meeting zone, while additional seating and tables occupied the more open sections of the platform without interrupting the principal circulation routes.

Because concealed storage was incorporated within both the perimeter pillars and the central scenic structure, operational items could remain out of view. This allowed the visible floor area to remain focused on seating, interaction and circulation while keeping the overall stand composition clean and organised.

Installing and Completing the Temporary Exhibition Environment

Evolution Scenic handled the installation of the complete THA Stand in Riyadh, bringing together the fabricated scenic elements, integrated displays, graphics, lighting and furniture within the fixed six-by-six-metre footprint.

The customised plywood platform established the base for the installation, with the two access ramps, three-fascia scenic wall and freestanding illuminated pillars positioned to maintain the intended circulation and open approach from the surrounding exhibition aisles. Accurate setting-out was important to ensure the individual scenic elements aligned correctly within the compact stand layout.

The television mounting brackets required precise positioning within the scenic wall surfaces so that both screens integrated cleanly with the surrounding finishes. At the same time, the push-pull access doors within the illuminated storage pillars needed sufficient clearance to remain fully functional once the furniture and seating elements were positioned.

Electrical connections for the LED-lit THA signage were coordinated within the fabricated structures without disrupting the matt-black painted surfaces or vinyl graphic finishes. The completed installation brought scenic joinery, digital displays, illuminated branding, concealed storage, seating and raised flooring together as one coordinated temporary environment.

The angular wall consolidated several display and operational functions within a single scenic structure, while the perimeter pillars combined brand visibility with concealed storage. Together with the continuous wood-effect flooring and opposing access ramps, these elements created a compact exhibition stand in which scenic fabrication, architectural finishes, screen integration and spatial planning worked as one cohesive construction.

Fabricating a Modular Ramadan Environment for Four Seasons Jumeirah Beach

For Ramadan 2022, Evolution Scenic manufactured and installed a temporary scenic environment at SUQ Restaurant within Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach. The project introduced a series of decorative architectural features throughout the restaurant, including six principal mashrabiya-style entrance arches, additional walkway arches, CNC-routed geometric screens, integrated lighting, fairy lights and branded scenic elements.

Evolution Scenic also constructed a temporary stage above the restaurant’s existing water fountain. The scenic package was manufactured from completed client drawings. Evolution Scenic’s responsibility was therefore centred on translating the supplied design into practical workshop-built structures that could be transported, installed and later removed without becoming permanent parts of the venue.

The complete installation was delivered in one day. Manufacturing from completed client drawings requires more than reproducing the visible outline of a design. The supplied forms need to be interpreted as physical assemblies. Sheet materials, framing, panel divisions, joints, access points and temporary fixing locations all need to work together without changing the intended visual proportions.

For the Four Seasons Ramadan installation, this process centred on a repeated mashrabiya arch system. The six principal arches shared a common architectural language but were positioned within different existing openings. Additional walkway arches extended the same treatment through other areas of the restaurant.

The design used a rectangular outer frame containing geometric lattice panels and a central scalloped opening. The layered arch profiles created depth around the passageway, while the surrounding routed screens produced a detailed patterned surface. The challenge was to retain this visual complexity while manufacturing the features as modular temporary scenery.

Manufacturing the Six Principal Arches

Evolution Scenic fabricated six decorative entrance arches. The arches were manufactured from MR MDF, plywood and timber framing. These materials provided the combination of shaped scenic surfaces, structural support and workshop workability required for the modular assemblies.

Each unit was constructed as a freestanding scenic feature. The timber frame established the overall geometry of the unit and supported the sheet-material surfaces. Layered sections formed the scalloped inner arch, while the CNC-routed screen panels completed the outer decorative field.

The individual components needed to align accurately so that the arch appeared as one complete architectural feature rather than a collection of separate panels. Particular attention was required where the curved opening met the surrounding geometric lattice. Uneven spacing or inconsistent borders would have been visible immediately within the highly ordered pattern. The completed units were temporarily secured at the venue openings. This allowed them to remain stable during use while preserving their status as removable scenic structures.

The mashrabiya-style screen panels were manufactured using CNC routing. CNC production allowed the repeated geometric pattern to be transferred accurately from the design information to the sheet material. The process was suited to the detailed network of openings visible across the screen surfaces. Consistent cutting helped maintain the rhythm of the design across multiple panels and arch assemblies.

The routed pattern needed to achieve two objectives. First, it had to reproduce the intended decorative appearance. The geometry needed to remain sharp and balanced at close viewing distances within the restaurant. Second, each routed sheet needed to retain enough continuous material to remain practical as a scenic panel. The openings could not weaken the piece to the point that it became difficult to transport or install.

Panel edges, pattern terminations and connections to the surrounding frames therefore formed an important part of the manufacturing process. Once incorporated into the completed arch units, the routed panels created a layered surface through which the internal lighting could remain visible.

Creating Depth Through Layered Scenic Joinery

The entrance features were not flat graphic backdrops. Multiple scenic layers were used to build depth around the openings. The rectangular outer frame defined the full footprint of each installation. Geometric screen panels occupied the spaces around the doorway, while the shaped inner sections formed the scalloped arch profile. Repeated curved layers projected into the opening, giving the entrance a more substantial architectural appearance. This construction method allowed a relatively shallow temporary unit to create the impression of a deeper built form.

The visible result depended on accurate scenic joinery. Curved profiles had to remain consistent from one side of the arch to the other, and the decorative layers needed to meet without distracting gaps or misalignment. The images from the completed project show the scalloped frames positioned within geometric screen surrounds, with illumination visible through the lower lattice panels.

Additional arches were installed along the restaurant’s walkways. These features carried the principal mashrabiya language beyond the main entrances and created repetition throughout the temporary environment. Using a consistent family of arch profiles and geometric screens helped connect separate areas of the venue without relying on a single large scenic structure.

The walkway units also needed to preserve the restaurant’s circulation routes. Their size and position were therefore governed by the existing openings and available floor area. The modular construction allowed each feature to be placed within the venue while maintaining access through the centre of the arch. The additional units demonstrated how one scenic design system could be adapted across multiple architectural conditions.

Preparing for a One-Day Installation

The complete installation was delivered in one day. A programme of this duration places most of the manufacturing responsibility in the workshop. The arches could not be fabricated from raw material inside the restaurant. They needed to arrive as prepared modular units requiring only controlled assembly, placement, temporary fixing and final lighting work. The same principle applied to the fountain stage. Its timber substructure needed to be prepared so that the platform could be assembled efficiently around the existing feature.

Evolution Scenic delivered the scenic lighting associated with the installation. The principal arches incorporated internal upright lighting, positioned within the lower sections of the decorative assemblies.

The lights illuminated the routed openings and produced a visible glow through the geometric panels. This strengthened the patterned surfaces and emphasised the separation between the outer screens and the inner arch profiles. Lighting was therefore part of the physical scenic composition. The units needed to accommodate the lights, cable routes and connection points without exposing unnecessary technical components within the finished restaurant environment.

Fairy lights were installed through the wider space, extending the illuminated treatment between the individual arches and scenic features. The official project record confirms the use of internal upright lighting in the principal arches and decorative fairy lights across the dining environment.

Building a Coordinated Innovation Environment for AD Port Group

AD Port Group Innovation in Abu Dhabi required a complete temporary environment combining exhibition spaces, presentation infrastructure, branded scenic features and integrated technology. The different areas needed to operate as one coordinated installation while maintaining a consistent architectural and visual language throughout the venue.

Evolution Scenic handled the design, technical development, scenic fabrication, graphics production, installation and de-rig for the 2025 project. The principal scope included 16 custom exhibition booths, a 12-metre-wide main stage, a branded welcome wall with an illuminated logo, modular and illuminated branding elements, boat cladding and bleacher covers.

Evolution Technical supplied the LED screens and their supporting systems, while Evolution Furniture provided all furniture used throughout the project. This required coordination between screen positions, scenic walling, counters, storage units and furniture layouts so the technical and operational elements could be integrated cleanly into the fabricated environment.

The completed delivery brought the scenic, technical and furniture packages together as one temporary environment. Booth walling accommodated screens and cable access, counters and cabinets supported daily booth operations, while the stage, welcome feature, branding elements and specialist cladding extended the same scenic language across the wider project.

Developing Sixteen Custom Exhibition Booths

The principal exhibition environment comprised 16 custom booths arranged across several pavilion configurations. The layout needed to create a clear and consistent scenic identity while allowing individual booth areas to support different branding, screen content and operational requirements. Each booth was therefore developed as part of a wider exhibition system rather than as a standalone structure.

Six booths formed the right-side pavilion, while five were positioned within the left-side pavilion. Two back-to-back structures created a further four individual booth faces, making efficient use of the available floor area. One additional standalone booth was positioned close to the auditorium seating platform, extending the same scenic language into a separate part of the venue.

Thirteen of the booths measured three metres by three metres with an overall height of three metres. Three larger booths measured three metres by six metres and were also three metres high. Using these two standard footprints allowed the project to accommodate different spatial and operational requirements while maintaining consistent proportions across the exhibition environment.

The booth system also needed to support branding, digital displays, visitor interaction and concealed storage within the same compact footprint. Counters, screen positions and internal storage had to be integrated without disrupting the clean scenic appearance of the walls and portal features. This required careful coordination between the structural layout and the functional requirements of each booth.

Maintaining alignment between the platforms, wall lines and repeated architectural details was important to the overall composition. The consistent booth heights and shared construction language helped the different pavilion areas read as one coordinated temporary exhibition environment, while still allowing each booth to carry its own individual graphic identity.

Establishing a Repeatable Scenic Construction System

Custom plywood platforms formed the base of the exhibition booths and created a consistent foundation across the different pavilion areas. Carpet was installed across the platform surfaces to provide a clean finished floor within each booth. This also helped visually separate the fabricated exhibition spaces from the surrounding venue floor.

The booth walls were constructed using plywood internal framing clad with MDF. This combination provided the structural support required for the temporary scenic environment while creating smooth, uniform surfaces for the final finishes. The wall system could then be repeated across both the standard and larger booth configurations.

White paint was used as the principal scenic finish across the booth walling. Applied vinyl graphics introduced the individual branding and content required for each exhibitor without changing the underlying construction system. This allowed each booth to carry its own identity while remaining part of the same overall architectural language.

The repeated construction method could be adapted according to each booth’s operational requirements. Screen positions, graphic layouts, counters and storage elements changed between booths, while the internal framing, cladding and finishing principles remained consistent. This helped simplify fabrication while maintaining flexibility across the 16-booth environment.

Repeated wall proportions, portal forms and white scenic surfaces created visual continuity throughout the pavilions. Rather than appearing as a collection of unrelated exhibition stands, the booths read as one coordinated temporary architecture. The consistency of the underlying construction system supported both the practical build process and the overall scenic composition.

Integrating Screens, Counters and Storage

LED screens formed an important part of the exhibition environment and needed to be integrated directly into the scenic booth construction. Evolution Technical supplied the screens and their supporting systems, while Evolution Scenic coordinated the surrounding wall structures and screen positions.

Cable-management access was incorporated into every wall where a television screen was mounted. This allowed power, signal and technical connections to remain accessible while keeping the visible booth surfaces clear of loose cabling and unnecessary technical clutter.

The access provisions also allowed the screens to be installed, connected and checked without requiring the completed scenic walling to be dismantled. This helped maintain both the operational function of the technical equipment and the clean appearance of the finished booth interiors.

Every booth included a front counter with internal storage. These counters created a consistent visitor-facing frontage while providing concealed space for operational materials, equipment and general booth requirements.

The three larger booths also incorporated rear worktops with fitted storage cabinets. These additional joinery elements increased the practical working capacity of the wider booths while remaining integrated within the same scenic construction and finish language.

Configuring Pavilion and Back-to-Back Booth Layouts

The booth system needed to respond to several different spatial conditions while maintaining the same scenic language throughout the exhibition environment. The right- and left-side pavilions used repeated booth modules to create continuous elevations with consistent proportions and detailing.

Platform edges, wall lines, counter positions and repeated overhead features were kept visually aligned across the pavilion areas. This repetition helped establish a clear architectural rhythm and allowed the individual booths to read as part of one coordinated temporary structure.

The two back-to-back booth assemblies required a different layout approach. Each shared structure supported branding and booth functions on both sides, creating four individual booth faces from two central scenic constructions.

Freestanding branded totems were positioned within the back-to-back booths, while display tables were installed at the front to provide additional presentation surfaces. These elements supplemented the integrated counters without interrupting the shared wall arrangement.

The back-to-back configuration made efficient use of the available floor area while still allowing each booth face to retain its own graphic identity and visitor approach. The standalone booth near the auditorium seating platform followed the same three-metre-high scenic language, keeping it visually connected to the larger pavilion environment.

Constructing the Main Stage and Scenic Backdrop

Evolution Scenic fabricated a custom main stage measuring 12 metres wide by four metres deep. The stage formed the principal presentation area within the project and needed to provide a stable, finished platform that could coordinate cleanly with the scenic backdrop and technical screen systems.

A custom steel stage-deck system formed the primary supporting structure. Plywood decking was installed above the steel framework to create a continuous surface, before carpet was applied across the top to complete the visible stage finish.

This layered construction allowed each material to perform a specific function within the build. The steel deck provided the structural support, the plywood created a smooth and usable scenic substrate, and the carpet delivered the final presentation surface across the full stage area.

Comfort monitors were positioned along the front of the stage as part of the presentation setup. Their placement needed to be considered alongside the stage edge and scenic arrangement so that the technical equipment remained functional without disrupting the overall appearance of the presentation area.

The stage backdrop was fabricated from an internal timber-framed structure clad with MDF and finished with paint. The deck, backdrop and screen systems were coordinated as one presentation environment, helping the scenic and technical elements appear integrated rather than added as separate components.

Creating the Illuminated Welcome and Branding Features

The entrance environment incorporated a custom branded welcome wall that established a clear focal point within the project. The structure was fabricated from timber framing and clad with MDF, creating a smooth scenic surface suitable for the required graphic and lighting treatments.

Vinyl graphics were applied across the visible wall faces to introduce the project identity and maintain consistency with the wider exhibition environment. The scenic walling therefore worked as both a structural feature and a large-format branding surface within the entrance area.

A CNC-cut logo was integrated directly into the wall and illuminated from behind. The backlighting added depth and visibility to the logo, transforming it from a flat graphic element into a more dimensional scenic feature within the reception environment.

A custom counter with internal storage was positioned in front of the welcome wall. This provided a practical reception point while remaining visually connected to the surrounding scenic architecture and branded backdrop.

Illuminated branding panels and modular branding panels were also included within Evolution Scenic’s confirmed scope. These additional elements extended the visual identity beyond the main welcome feature and helped create a more consistent branded language across the wider temporary environment.

Fabricating Boat Cladding and Bleacher Covers

The boat cladding required a different construction approach from the prefabricated exhibition structures used elsewhere in the project. Rather than arriving as a completed freestanding scenic element, the cladding had to be developed directly around the existing boat and its installed position within the venue.

A plywood supporting structure was formed around the required area of the boat and then clad with MDF. This created the scenic surface needed for the final finish while allowing the structure to follow the shape and proportions of the existing feature more closely.

Vinyl graphics were applied across the completed MDF cladding to create the visible branded finish. The entire scenic assembly was fabricated on site, allowing the framework, cladding and graphics to be adjusted in response to the actual installation conditions rather than relying only on workshop measurements.

This site-based fabrication process required the structure to be measured, formed and finished around an existing object. It differed from the booth and stage packages, where a larger proportion of the scenic construction could be developed as repeatable fabricated components before installation.

Bleacher covers were also included within Evolution Scenic’s scope. These covers helped visually complete the auditorium seating infrastructure and allowed the bleacher area to sit within the same coordinated scenic language as the exhibition booths, stage and wider branding features.

Coordinating Scenic, Technical and Furniture Delivery

Three Evolution divisions contributed to the completed environment, each delivering a defined part of the project. Evolution Scenic handled the design, technical development, fabrication, graphics production, installation and de-rig, while the technical and furniture packages were coordinated alongside the scenic build.

Evolution Technical supplied the LED screens and their associated support systems. This required close coordination with the fabricated booth walls so that screen positions, supporting structures and cable routes could be accommodated without disrupting the finished scenic surfaces.

Evolution Furniture provided all furniture used throughout the project. Furniture layouts needed to work alongside the booth counters, storage areas, circulation routes and presentation spaces so that the operational use of each area remained practical within the temporary environment.

Coordination between the three packages was particularly important at the interfaces between scenic construction and technical equipment. Screen dimensions affected wall construction, cable routes influenced access provisions, and furniture placement needed to remain compatible with the booth layouts and visitor circulation.

The same approach applied to the main presentation area, where the stage structure, scenic backdrop, screens and comfort monitors needed to function as one coordinated system. Bringing the scenic, technical and furniture packages together helped maintain consistency across the exhibition booths, stage, entrance environment and auditorium areas.

Installing and Delivering the Complete Environment

Evolution Scenic handled the complete installation and subsequent de-rig of the project. The installation sequence needed to coordinate booth platforms, wall structures, counters, stage components, graphics, screens and furniture so that each package could be completed without disrupting the surrounding finished work.

Booth platforms and primary scenic walling were positioned before the final technical equipment and furniture were integrated. Painted, carpeted and vinyl-finished surfaces also needed to be protected during the remaining installation stages so that the completed scenic environment maintained a clean and consistent finish.

The boat cladding introduced an additional site requirement because its plywood support structure, MDF cladding and vinyl graphic finish were all produced at the venue. This required the scenic team to fabricate and finish the structure directly around the installed boat while working within the operational conditions of the site.

All installation and de-rig activities were completed in accordance with the client’s rules and the restrictions applying to the venue. The supplied project information does not confirm the installation programme, working hours, crew size, access routes or lifting requirements, so these details should not be described as confirmed project facts.

The completed environment brought together 16 exhibition booths, a custom steel-deck stage, painted scenic backdrops, integrated screens, storage counters, an illuminated welcome feature, modular branding, furniture and specialist cladding. Together, these elements created a coordinated temporary environment in which the exhibition, presentation and reception areas shared the same scenic construction and visual language.