Major sporting events rely on strong arrival experiences and memorable fan activations to establish energy from the first point of contact. For the first-ever LIV Golf event in Riyadh, Evolution Scenic designed and fabricated a series of high-impact scenic environments and interactive installations that combined bold branding, immersive lighting and audience engagement.

The scope included a custom main entrance feature, a branded wayfinding tower, an immersive IBC container maze and an interactive putting activation. Across these elements, the project brought together scenic fabrication, branded structures, controlled lighting and experiential design to create a visually striking event environment aligned with the LIV Golf identity.

The Challenge

The event required multiple scenic and experiential elements to work together as one cohesive branded environment while also serving different operational and visitor functions.

The main entrance needed to deliver a strong first impression, combining architectural treatment, scenic branding and lighting with a central focal feature. Elsewhere across the site, additional installations needed to support wayfinding, visitor immersion and interactive participation.

Each element also required a distinct technical and fabrication approach. ACP cladding, scaffolding integration, DMX-controlled lighting, LED systems, Resolume-driven effects and interactive scenic features all had to be incorporated into installations that were visually consistent and engaging for attendees.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic designed and built the main entrance experience around the supplied scaffolding structure, cladding it in ACP to create a more refined and event-specific architectural finish. DMX-controlled signage and accent lightboxes were integrated into the entrance to strengthen visibility and deliver a more dynamic arrival experience.

At the centre of the entrance composition, a branded 2-metre golf ball was mounted on a rotation system within a custom-fabricated roundabout structure, creating a clear focal point that reinforced the event identity. The entrance floor was painted in a striped pattern and carefully matched to the client’s Pantone colours to extend the branded treatment across the full arrival zone.

For The Range Sign, Evolution Scenic constructed a 6-metre-high branded scaffolding tower incorporating a fully DMX-controlled lightbox. This functioned as both a wayfinding element and a large-format scenic branding feature.

The IBC Maze was developed as an immersive walkthrough installation using IBC containers fitted with custom LED lighting systems. These were controlled via Resolume, allowing colour changes and dynamic visual effects to animate the space and enhance the visitor journey.

Within the IBC maze, Evolution Scenic also developed The 19th Hole Experience, an interactive putting game that introduced an additional layer of audience participation and experiential engagement.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic design and fabrication for LIV Golf Riyadh.
• First-ever LIV Golf event in Riyadh.
• Custom main entrance experience.
• ACP cladding over supplied scaffolding structure.
• DMX-controlled entrance signage.
• Integrated accent lightboxes.
• Branded 2m rotating golf ball feature.
• Custom-fabricated roundabout structure.
• Pantone-matched striped floor painting.
• 6m-high branded scaffolding tower.
• Fully DMX-controlled lightbox for The Range Sign.
• Immersive IBC container maze.
• Custom LED lighting integrated into the maze.
• Resolume-controlled lighting effects.
• Interactive 19th Hole putting experience.
• Branded fan engagement installations.

Outcome

LIV Golf Riyadh was delivered as a visually distinctive and highly engaging branded environment combining entrance scenic, lighting integration and interactive visitor experiences.

The completed installations gave the event a strong identity at multiple touchpoints, from the main arrival sequence through to immersive walkthrough features and audience participation zones. The result was an activation that combined scenic fabrication with experiential engagement in a way that reflected the energy and visual character of LIV Golf.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver scenic environments that move beyond static branding, integrating fabrication, lighting control and interactive design to support live sporting events and fan-focused activations.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic design, scenic fabrication, ACP cladding, branded entrance features, rotating focal elements, scaffolding tower treatment, DMX-integrated scenic elements, IBC maze fabrication, interactive putting activation, floor finishes, delivery and installation.

Transforming an open site into a complete entertainment destination requires scenic production to operate at an exceptional scale. For Diriyah Season 2019, the Diriyah Oasis Festival transformed a 130,000-square-metre car park into a fully functioning entertainment hub comprising four major festival zones.

Delivered within an intensive 90-day programme, the destination welcomed more than one million visitors during its two-month run. Evolution Scenic worked alongside local scenic providers to translate creative concepts into immersive environments, large-scale scenic elements, bespoke landscaping and illuminated installations.

The project required coordinated delivery across a vast site, combining specialist fabrication with local collaboration, logistical management and consistent quality control.

The Challenge

The primary challenge was the scale and speed of delivery. A 130,000-square-metre car park needed to become an operational entertainment destination containing four distinctive festival zones within 90 days.

Each zone required its own immersive visual environment while remaining part of the wider Diriyah Oasis identity. Scenic structures, custom props, landscaping, flooring and lighting all needed to be coordinated across the extensive venue.

Delivering this volume of work required Evolution Scenic to collaborate with and manage multiple local scenic providers. The combined teams needed to work efficiently while maintaining consistent fabrication, finishing and installation standards across every zone.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic translated the creative concepts into practical scenic-delivery requirements for the four principal festival zones.

Large-scale scenic elements and custom props were fabricated to establish the individual character of each environment. Bespoke landscaping and flooring treatments helped transform the original car park into a more complete and engaging visitor destination.

Illuminated scenic installations and wider lighting solutions introduced colour, energy and atmosphere across the site, supporting both the visual identity of the zones and the festival’s evening operation.

Evolution Scenic worked closely with local scenic providers, coordinating their specialist capabilities with its own team and overseeing delivery across the project. This multi-company approach enabled production to scale in response to the size of the build while maintaining common quality expectations.

Logistics and installation were managed across all four festival zones, allowing multiple workstreams to progress within the demanding 90-day programme.

Delivery Highlights

• Transformation of a 130,000-square-metre car park
• Intensive 90-day delivery programme
• Four major festival zones
• Immersive scenic environments
• Large-scale scenic fabrication
• Custom props
• Bespoke landscaping
• Festival flooring treatments
• Illuminated scenic installations
• Coordinated lighting solutions
• Management of local scenic providers
• Multi-company production collaboration
• Site-wide logistics and installation
• Two-month public operation
• More than one million visitors

Outcome

Diriyah Oasis opened as the entertainment hub of Diriyah Season 2019 and welcomed more than one million visitors during its two-month operation.

The four completed festival zones transformed the original car park into a varied and visually engaging destination. Scenic fabrication, landscaping, flooring and illuminated features gave each area its own identity while contributing to the atmosphere of the wider festival.

By coordinating multiple local providers and managing simultaneous workstreams across a substantial site, Evolution Scenic delivered the large-scale scenic package within the 90-day programme. The project demonstrated the company’s ability to scale its delivery model for complex festival environments in Saudi Arabia.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic development, large-scale fabrication, custom props, landscaping, flooring, illuminated installations, local-provider management, logistical coordination and site-wide installation.

Luxury opening events require scenic fabrication to complement the character of the venue while introducing distinctive moments of branding, art and guest engagement.

From 20 to 22 January 2023, Atlantis The Royal marked its grand opening on Palm Jumeirah with an exclusive event attended by VIP guests and international celebrities.

Evolution Scenic fabricated and installed a collection of bespoke scenic features across the hotel. The delivery included a large freestanding 818 Tequila bottle sculpture, custom scenic structures, precision metalwork, acrylic and vinyl branding elements and tailored fabric installations.

The Challenge

The scenic package needed to complement the scale and architectural character of Atlantis The Royal without competing with the hotel’s existing design.

Each installation required a refined finish suitable for a luxury environment. This applied equally to sculptural pieces, structural metalwork, branded panels and textile features.

The freestanding 818 Tequila bottle presented a specific fabrication challenge. Its large scale required a lightweight internal form with sufficient reinforcement to remain stable and durable during the event.

Tight production deadlines and late-stage adjustments also required the team to adapt fabrication details while protecting the quality and consistency of the finished installations.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic fabricated a large-scale freestanding sculpture based on an 818 Tequila bottle. The core form was produced from expanded polystyrene and reinforced with fibreglass to combine low weight with greater strength.

Detailed scenic painting recreated the bottle’s visual characteristics and provided a durable finished surface suitable for prominent display.

Additional large-scale scenic structures were produced for locations throughout the hotel. Their proportions, materials and finishes were developed to sit comfortably within the venue’s luxury interiors.

Precision metalwork provided both decorative and functional components across the installation. High-resolution printed panels, acrylic branding features and vinyl graphics introduced visual identity without compromising the overall scenic finish.

Custom drapery and textile installations added softness, texture and depth to selected spaces.

CNC routing and laser-cutting technologies were used where accurate profiles, repeatable components and precise detailing were required. The team adjusted production in response to late changes and completed the scenic package within the available programme.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic delivery for the Atlantis The Royal grand reveal
• Large freestanding 818 Tequila bottle
• Expanded-polystyrene sculptural core
• Fibreglass reinforcement
• Detailed scenic painting
• Large-scale scenic structures
• Precision metal fabrication
• Decorative and functional metalwork
• High-resolution printed panels
• Acrylic branding elements
• Vinyl graphics
• Custom drapery
• Bespoke textile installations
• CNC-routed components
• Laser-cut detailing
• Response to last-minute adjustments
• Installation across the hotel
• Delivery within a tight programme

Outcome

The completed installations introduced bespoke scenic and branded features throughout Atlantis The Royal while remaining consistent with the hotel’s architectural and interior character.

The freestanding 818 Tequila bottle provided a recognisable sculptural focal point, combining a lightweight fabricated form with fibreglass reinforcement and detailed scenic finishing.

Metalwork, printed panels, acrylic features, vinyl graphics and drapery extended the visual treatment across additional guest areas.

Through coordinated fabrication and responsive production management, Evolution Scenic delivered the scenic package in time for the hotel’s grand-reveal programme.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Large-scale sculpture, expanded-polystyrene fabrication, fibreglass reinforcement, scenic painting, custom structures, precision metalwork, branded panels, vinyl graphics, drapery, CNC production, laser cutting and venue installation.

Festival floats combine storytelling and scenic fabrication with the practical requirements of vehicle integration, transport, assembly and live operation.

For Mansour Festival, held at Zayed Sports Complex in Abu Dhabi from 15 to 17 November 2024, Evolution Scenic designed and fabricated two custom truck-mounted floats featuring characters from the festival.

The floats were developed as prominent visual attractions and mobile platforms for the characters. Lightweight cladding, modular assembly and maintenance access were incorporated into their technical design, allowing the scenic structures to operate effectively throughout the event.

The Challenge

Both floats needed to translate the festival’s characters and visual identity into large three-dimensional scenic structures while remaining suitable for installation onto trucks.

The cladding had to be lightweight and straightforward to assemble on site. It also needed to provide access to the vehicle and technical components so maintenance teams could conduct inspections and repairs when required.

Delayed approvals affected the time available for technical development and production. The project was also delivered alongside other themed builds, creating competing demands on workshop resources and the production schedule.

Despite these constraints, both floats needed to be completed on time without compromising their structural requirements, finish quality or safe operation.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic developed the technical designs required to transform the creative concepts into practical truck-mounted scenic structures.

The float cladding was fabricated using lightweight construction methods to limit unnecessary weight and simplify on-site assembly and disassembly. Removable and accessible sections were incorporated so technical teams could reach vehicle components for maintenance and repairs.

Each float was tailored to the Mansour Festival theme and designed to provide a visible platform for its characters. Scenic forms, finishes and graphic details were coordinated to ensure the completed structures contributed to the wider festival environment.

When approval delays reduced the available production period, the team adapted the technical-design and fabrication programme to maintain progress. Workshop resources were coordinated across concurrent projects to keep production moving towards the required installation date.

Both floats were completed and delivered in time for the festival at Zayed Sports Complex.

Delivery Highlights

• Two custom-designed festival floats
• Truck-mounted scenic structures
• Platforms for Mansour Festival characters
• Lightweight scenic cladding
• Modular on-site assembly
• Efficient disassembly
• Integrated technical-maintenance access
• Custom technical design
• Theme-specific scenic detailing
• Coordination around delayed approvals
• Delivery alongside concurrent themed projects
• Workshop-resource management
• Quality and safety considerations
• On-time completion
• Installation at Zayed Sports Complex

Outcome

The two completed floats became prominent visual attractions at Mansour Festival, providing dedicated platforms for the festival’s characters and reinforcing the event’s identity.

Their lightweight and modular construction supported efficient assembly, while incorporated access points allowed technical teams to inspect and maintain the underlying vehicle systems during the event.

By adapting the production programme around delayed approvals and overlapping workshop schedules, Evolution Scenic delivered both floats on time while maintaining the required scenic and technical standards.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Technical design, lightweight truck cladding, modular float fabrication, character-themed scenic detailing, maintenance-access integration, production coordination and on-site installation.

Immersive performance environments require scenic elements to do more than create a visual backdrop. They must also support movement, access, live show technology and repeated performance while maintaining a consistent thematic finish. For a winter-themed entertainment event at Warner Bros Abu Dhabi, Evolution Scenic delivered a custom performance environment combining large-scale scenic fabrication, moving stage elements and detailed scenic finishing.

The project included a rotating stage platform, an eight-metre-high central clock tower, sweeping Art Deco staircases, floating illuminated video screens and integrated performance technology. CNC milling, lightweight scenic construction and specialist scenic painting techniques were used throughout the build to achieve the required level of detail and visual consistency.

The Challenge

The project required several complex scenic and performance elements to operate together within one highly themed environment.

The central clock tower needed to achieve significant scale without making the upper scenic section unnecessarily heavy. The rotating platform had to function as part of the main stage, while the staircases needed to provide both visual impact and practical access.

The side screens also needed to appear visually lightweight while incorporating programmable internal illumination and integrated video content.

Across all of these elements, the finishes had to remain consistent with the venue’s aesthetic, requiring multiple scenic treatments including marble effects, rustic gold detailing, sand-like cement textures and multi-coloured surface treatments.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic fabricated a fully functional rotating platform and integrated it into the main stage, allowing the performance area to support more dynamic staging and movement.

An eight-metre-high central clock tower was built as the principal scenic focal point. To reduce weight at height, the upper section was fabricated from styrofoam and protected with a durable hard coating. Detailed scenic painting was then applied across the structure, including marble effects, rustic gold accents and a multi-coloured rammed finish.

Two sweeping Art Deco staircases were designed and constructed to frame the central stage area while also providing functional performer access.

Custom side screens were developed to create a floating visual effect. These scenic structures incorporated programmable internal illumination together with integrated video panels, allowing them to contribute both architectural form and digital content to the performance environment.

Fog machines, CO2 jets and programmable lighting were integrated into the wider stage environment to increase the range of effects available during live performances.

CNC milling and advanced fabrication techniques were used where required to achieve accurate forms and detailing across the scenic package. Specialist finishes, including sand-like cement textures, marble treatments and metallic highlights, were applied throughout to visually connect the different structures.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic fabrication for a winter-themed Warner Bros entertainment event.

• Fully functional rotating stage platform.

• Integration of the rotating platform into the main stage.

• 8m-high central clock tower.

• Lightweight styrofoam upper clock tower section.

• Durable hard-coated scenic surfaces.

• Detailed scenic painting.

• Marble-effect finishes.

• Rustic gold detailing.

• Multi-coloured rammed-effect treatment.

• Two sweeping Art Deco staircases.

• Functional stage access integrated into scenic structures.

• Custom floating side screens.

• Programmable internal illumination.

• Integrated video panels.

• Fog machine integration.

• CO2 jet integration.

• Programmable stage lighting.

• CNC milling.

• Sand-like cement scenic textures.

• Metallic scenic highlights.

• Large-scale scenic fabrication and installation.

Outcome

The completed Warner Bros Winter Stage created a visually rich and operationally flexible performance environment combining scenic architecture, moving stage elements, integrated screens and live show effects.

The eight-metre clock tower established a strong central focal point, while the sweeping staircases and illuminated side screens extended the visual composition across the stage. The rotating platform introduced movement into the performance environment, and the integrated fog, CO2 and lighting systems supported a wider range of live show moments.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to combine scenic fabrication with moving structures, lightweight construction methods, CNC production and specialist finishing techniques to deliver complex entertainment environments where visual detail and performance functionality must work together.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic fabrication, rotating stage platform, clock tower construction, Art Deco staircases, floating screen structures, lightweight scenic fabrication, CNC milling, scenic painting, specialist finishes, stage technology integration, delivery and installation.

Photography awards require environments that frame creative work with clarity while giving the ceremony an identity of its own.

On 16 November 2023, the 12th season of the Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award took place at Dubai Opera. Presented under the theme Diversity, the ceremony celebrated achievements in photography before an audience of industry professionals, art enthusiasts and VIP guests.

Evolution Scenic delivered a large-scale scenic package comprising five illuminated arches, a curved stage extension, branded gallery installations, VIP structures, signage and venue-wide flooring.

The Challenge

The scenic environment needed to express the Diversity theme while remaining appropriate to the architecture and formal character of Dubai Opera.

Five arches, each measuring 32 metres long and six metres high, required fabrication, lighting integration and a refined fabric finish. Their scale created significant installation and coordination requirements within the venue.

The curved stage extension had to be installed before the overhead rigging work could proceed. Gallery structures, branding, carpet and PVC flooring then needed to follow in a carefully managed sequence.

All scenic work had to comply with the venue’s health and safety standards. The complete installation also needed to be handed over one day before the ceremony, allowing the production team to conduct its rehearsal.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic fabricated five large-scale arches measuring 32 metres long and six metres high. Each structure was wrapped in high-quality black fabric to create a clean, consistent finish.

RGBW LED strips were integrated into the arches and controlled through a grandMA system, allowing their appearance to respond to the ceremony’s visual treatment.

A curved extension was constructed in front of the existing Dubai Opera stage. Finished with Delta carpet, the extension enlarged the performance area while maintaining a cohesive transition to the venue’s permanent stage.

Custom structures were fabricated for the photography galleries and wrapped with high-resolution HIPA graphics. Additional spray-painted structures and branded features were positioned near the VIP seating areas.

Marlin PVC flooring and carpet were installed throughout the required venue areas, connecting the stage, galleries and guest spaces through a consistent surface treatment.

Installation sequencing was coordinated around the rigging, audiovisual, flooring and graphics workstreams. All scenic elements were completed and handed over the day before the ceremony.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic delivery for the 12th HIPA Award Ceremony
• Installation at Dubai Opera
• Five large-scale scenic arches
• Arches measuring 32 metres long and six metres high
• High-quality black fabric finishes
• Integrated RGBW LED strips
• grandMA lighting control
• Curved extension to the existing stage
• Delta carpet stage finish
• Custom photography-gallery structures
• High-resolution HIPA graphics
• Spray-painted VIP-area structures
• Bespoke event signage
• Marlin PVC flooring
• High-quality venue carpet
• Coordination with rigging and audiovisual suppliers
• Compliance with venue health and safety standards
• Handover one day before the event
• Rehearsal-ready installation

Outcome

The completed scenic environment created a consistent visual framework for the ceremony, photography galleries and VIP areas at Dubai Opera.

The five illuminated arches introduced scale and rhythm throughout the venue, while their programmable RGBW lighting supported the event’s changing visual requirements. The curved stage extension provided a polished setting for the formal programme.

Branded gallery structures gave the award-winning photography dedicated presentation areas, and the coordinated flooring and VIP features connected the different guest environments.

By completing the installation one day before the event, Evolution Scenic provided the production team with a fully prepared venue for rehearsals.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Large-scale arch fabrication, black-fabric finishing, curved stage extension, gallery structures, VIP features, branding coordination, flooring and scenic installation.

Evolution Technical – Technical guidance for the event’s rigging and audiovisual delivery.