Custom Scenic Fabrication For The Montenegro Pavilion

The Montenegro Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai marked Montenegro’s National Day with a bespoke exhibit designed and installed by Evolution Scenic. The project combined custom scenic fabrication with traditional joinery, specialist finishing and contemporary acrylic lighting. The fabricated elements were designed to integrate with the existing pavilion while introducing a distinctive physical feature to the environment.

Evolution Scenic delivered a custom scenic table constructed from a timber structure with MDF cladding and a PU paint finish, together with a clear acrylic lighting installation. The combination of painted scenic construction and transparent illuminated fabrication created a multi-material installation that brought together several different areas of scenic manufacturing.

Turning A Pavilion Design Into Fabricated Scenery

The exhibit needed to integrate with the existing Montenegro Pavilion while maintaining a modern and refined appearance. The main scenic table therefore needed to function as a purpose-built fabricated element rather than standard exhibition furniture.

Its timber structure provided the underlying support, while MDF cladding established the finished external surfaces. The MDF was subsequently finished with PU paint, creating a smooth and controlled surface treatment across the visible scenic construction. The project also introduced a clear acrylic lighting feature. This required a separate fabrication approach in which the acrylic itself formed part of the visible illuminated installation. The result was an exhibit that combined solid fabricated forms with a transparent lighting element.

The original Evolution Scenic project description confirms that the exhibit was intended to enhance the existing pavilion and combined traditional joinery methods with contemporary lighting and acrylic fabrication.

Fabricating The Scenic Table

The main scenic table was constructed using a timber structural framework. Timber provided the supporting structure required to establish the overall form of the fabricated table. MDF cladding was then applied to create the visible scenic surfaces.

This construction method allowed the structural framework and finished scenic surface to perform different roles within the same component. The MDF provided a clean surface that could be prepared for the final PU paint treatment. The finished paintwork gave the fabricated table the controlled appearance required within the pavilion.

The construction demonstrates a typical scenic approach in which a structural framework supports a fabricated outer skin that can then be prepared and finished to a higher visual standard. The table was therefore developed as a complete scenic object, combining structural joinery, cladding and decorative finishing rather than relying on off-the-shelf furniture construction.

Fabricating The Acrylic Lighting Feature

Alongside the scenic table, Evolution Scenic delivered a lighting installation fabricated using clear acrylic. The acrylic provided a transparent physical element for the lighting feature, allowing the illumination to become part of the scenic construction. This introduced a contrasting material to the timber and MDF table.

Where the table relied on solid scenic construction and painted surfaces, the acrylic feature used transparency and illumination to produce a lighter visual treatment. Clear acrylic can also provide a clean edge and controlled visual appearance when used within illuminated scenic fabrication, making it appropriate for contemporary exhibition and pavilion environments.

The original project source specifically confirms the use of specialised acrylic lighting elements and identifies acrylic fabrication and contemporary lighting as part of the fabrication approach.

Combining Joinery, Scenic Finishing And Acrylic Fabrication

The Montenegro Pavilion installation brought several fabrication disciplines together. The timber structure formed the foundation of the custom table. MDF cladding established the visible scenic surfaces, while the PU paint finish completed the external appearance. The acrylic lighting installation introduced a separate fabrication technique, using clear acrylic to create a transparent illuminated element. Each material therefore had a distinct role within the completed installation.

The timber provided structure. The MDF provided the scenic skin. The PU paint created the finished surface. The clear acrylic provided the physical basis for the illuminated feature. Bringing these different materials together required the fabrication to be considered as a complete scenic installation rather than a collection of unrelated components.

The original project description similarly identifies the combination of traditional joinery, contemporary lighting and acrylic fabrication as a defining feature of the work.

Working Within The Existing Pavilion Environment

The completed exhibit was installed within the Montenegro Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The fabricated elements therefore needed to work within an existing pavilion environment rather than being developed as a standalone scenic installation. The original project source describes the exhibit as integrating with the existing pavilion and aligning with its overall design language.

This made the finished quality of the fabrication particularly important. The painted MDF surfaces of the table needed to read as finished architectural scenic elements, while the clear acrylic lighting installation needed to sit comfortably alongside the solid fabricated construction.

The combination of materials created visual contrast while maintaining a coherent overall installation. The supplied information does not confirm specific site restrictions, installation duration, access arrangements, crew numbers or transportation methodology, so these details have not been added.

Delivering A Finished Pavilion Installation

The completed scenic elements were delivered and installed for Montenegro’s National Day celebration at Expo 2020 Dubai. The final installation brought together the custom scenic table and clear acrylic lighting feature within the pavilion environment. The table provided the principal solid fabricated element, combining timber construction, MDF cladding and PU paint finishing.

The acrylic installation provided a contrasting transparent and illuminated element. The completed exhibit therefore demonstrated Evolution Scenic’s ability to move from scenic construction and joinery through to specialist surface finishing and acrylic fabrication within a single project.

A Multi-Material Scenic Installation

The Montenegro Pavilion project demonstrates how a relatively focused exhibit can involve several distinct areas of scenic manufacture. The timber structure established the supporting construction of the main table. MDF cladding created the visible scenic form, while the PU paint finish established the final surface treatment.

Clear acrylic introduced another fabrication discipline through the illuminated installation. Together, these components created a cohesive temporary scenic environment that combined solid architectural fabrication with transparent illuminated scenery.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s capability in custom scenic construction, joinery, scenic finishing and specialist acrylic fabrication, while maintaining a consistent finished standard across different materials. The completed installation provided the Montenegro Pavilion with a bespoke fabricated exhibit that combined practical scenic construction with contemporary lighting and material treatment.

DESIGNING THE ICE FUTURES SCENIC ENVIRONMENT AT ADGM

ICE Futures Abu Dhabi launched at ADGM on 29 March 2021.

Evolution Scenic developed the scenic design and delivered the complete scenic environment, taking responsibility for the physical integration of the stage architecture, scenic walls, screen surrounds, lecterns, branded structures and flooring. The completed scope included the main stage deck, curved steps, curved backdrop and screen surround, front branded fascia, lecterns, side scenic walls, additional branded scenic structures and flooring.

The environment was developed as a coordinated temporary architectural system rather than a series of independent event components. This required the stage geometry, scenic wall profiles, technical screen openings, branding positions, material transitions and floor finishes to operate as one continuous composition. The project programme was one month, covering the development and delivery of the scenic package at the ADGM venue in Abu Dhabi.

FABRICATING THE CURVED BACKDROP AND SCREEN SURROUNDS

Evolution Scenic fabricated the principal curved scenic backdrop and screen-surround structures using a combination of MDF, plywood, timber framing and metal framing. Timber framing provided the structural basis for much of the scenic construction, while MDF and plywood created the visible architectural surfaces required for paint, laminate and graphic finishes.

Metal framing was incorporated where additional rigidity or structural support was required within the scenic assembly. Producing the curved backdrop required the framing and surface layers to remain dimensionally coordinated. The supporting structure had to maintain the intended scenic profile while providing sufficiently stable surfaces for the final finish.

The large screen openings introduced additional interface requirements. Scenic edges around technical equipment must remain visually clean while allowing the technical systems to sit correctly within the surrounding architecture. The resulting construction combined conventional scenic carpentry with structural support, curved fabrication and accurate finishing around integrated audiovisual elements.

PU PAINT, GRAPHICS AND FINISHING

PU paint provided the principal high-quality scenic finish across the fabricated environment. Large scenic surfaces require careful substrate preparation before painting. Panel joints, fixing points, edge conditions and transitions between individual fabricated sections must be prepared so that they do not remain visible through the final coating. The quality of the painted finish therefore depends heavily on the accuracy of the underlying scenic carpentry.

Vinyl graphics and printed panels were applied to selected surfaces to introduce project identity and detailed branding. Laminate provided an alternative decorative surface where required, introducing additional material variation within the overall scenic package. Illuminated branding added a further layer of fabrication by incorporating light directly into selected branded elements.

These finishes were coordinated across the backdrop, stage fascia, lecterns, side walls and supporting scenic structures to maintain a consistent visual language. The finished result depended on control at every stage, from framing and sheeting through surface preparation, paint application, graphic positioning and final installation.

FABRICATING LECTERNS, SIDE WALLS AND BRANDED ELEMENTS

The main stage environment was supported by a wider package of custom scenic elements. Evolution Scenic fabricated lecterns that followed the same material and branding language as the principal stage. Because lecterns are positioned close to presenters and cameras, their visible faces, joints, graphic alignment and finished edges form an important part of the overall scenic quality.

Side scenic walls extended the architectural language beyond the central backdrop and helped define the boundaries of the presentation environment. Additional branded structures allowed project identity to be incorporated throughout the physical setting rather than being concentrated only around the central screens. Flooring completed the lower visual plane of the environment and helped connect the audience-facing floor treatment with the stage, steps and surrounding scenic structures.

Together, these elements created continuity across the full scenic package.

FABRICATING THE SUPPORTING SCENIC ELEMENTS

The main backdrop was supported by a broader group of fabricated elements. Custom lecterns provided dedicated presentation positions while retaining the same visual identity as the stage. Side scenic walls extended the architecture beyond the principal screen area and helped establish the boundaries of the environment.

Additional branded scenic structures provided further opportunities to integrate identity into the physical space. Flooring completed the composition at ground level, allowing the scenic environment to read continuously from the audience-facing floor through to the raised stage and backdrop.

The project used a broad scenic material palette.MDF and plywood formed the principal sheet materials, supported by timber and metal framing. Acrylic, fabric and laminate were incorporated within the wider scenic package. Selecting the appropriate material for each component allowed Evolution Scenic to combine large architectural surfaces with smaller fabricated details and branded elements. The finished environment therefore depended not on one construction method but on the controlled integration of several scenic disciplines.

INSTALLING THE ENVIRONMENT AT ADGM

The scenic package was installed at the ADGM venue in Abu Dhabi. The overall project programme was one month. During installation, protection was applied to the existing floors and walls to reduce the risk of damage while scenic sections, stage components and finished structures were moved through the venue and positioned. The stage deck, curved scenic elements, screen surrounds, steps, fascia, lecterns, walls and flooring were then brought together on site. Evolution Technical’s screen systems were coordinated with the scenic works during the installation process.

DELIVERING A COMPLETE TEMPORARY SCENIC SYSTEM

The completed ICE Futures environment demonstrates how conference scenery can be approached as temporary architecture rather than conventional event dressing. The stage deck, curved steps, screen surrounds, backdrop, front fascia, lecterns, side scenic walls, graphics, illuminated branding and flooring were developed as interconnected elements within one physical system.

The project combined scenic design development, timber fabrication, metal framing, curved scenic construction, substrate preparation, PU finishing, graphics, branded fabrication and audiovisual integration. Evolution Scenic delivered the scenic architecture, while Evolution Technical supplied the screens incorporated within the finished environment. The resulting installation depended on accurate coordination between structural framing, visible scenic surfaces, technical interfaces and final finishes.

For Evolution Scenic, ICE Futures Abu Dhabi demonstrates the technical value of controlling the complete scenic process from design development through workshop fabrication, finishing and installation within an existing venue.

Fabricating the PLAN Capital Scenic Environment in Abu Dhabi

In 2019, the Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities held the PLAN Capital Plenary Session and Workshop in Abu Dhabi. The project occupied several venue areas, including a main presentation ballroom, an Innovation Hub and a secondary ballroom divided into 14 customised workshop environments.

Evolution Scenic was commissioned to provide scenic and technical solutions across these spaces. Rather than delivering a single backdrop or stage feature, the company produced an extensive temporary fit-out combining stage construction, architectural scenery, modular partitions, workshop furniture, branded graphics and technical interfaces.

Evolution Scenic also developed selected parts of the scenic environment, translating the required visual language into practical components suitable for workshop manufacture and a compressed installation programme.

Building the Main Presentation Environment & Innovation Hub

The main ballroom was organised around a custom stage installation. Evolution Scenic fabricated the stage deck and access steps together with scenic backdrop walls, LED screen surrounds, lecterns and an architectural skyline feature. The stage needed to provide a clear presentation platform while also establishing the principal architectural identity of the project.

The venue supplied the screens, so Evolution Scenic’s responsibility centred on the fabricated scenery surrounding them. The screen surrounds had to align accurately with the existing technical equipment while preserving the dimensional composition of the backdrop.

The skyline feature introduced a recognisable urban reference above the larger scenic surfaces. Rather than relying entirely on printed branding, this element used physical shape and profile to reinforce the planning and city-development theme through scenic construction. PU-painted surfaces, printed panels and vinyl graphics completed the visual treatment. The result combined large-format branded areas with dimensional scenery and functional stage infrastructure.

The Innovation Hub formed a separate functional environment within the wider venue installation. Evolution Scenic fabricated the scenic structures required to define the area, together with counters, plinths and signage. These components gave the Hub a distinct physical boundary and supported its use as a collaborative working space. The area needed to remain visually connected to the main presentation environment without simply repeating the stage construction. This required a controlled use of materials, graphics and architectural forms across components with different operational purposes.

Counters and plinths provided usable horizontal surfaces while also acting as branded scenic elements. Signage helped identify the environment, and the surrounding scenic construction established a more focused zone within the ballroom.

Constructing Fourteen Workshop Environments

A secondary ballroom was converted into 14 customised workshop setups. Evolution Scenic constructed modular partitions to organise the open ballroom into individual working areas. Graphic walls then gave each workshop a defined visual identity, while tables, writable surfaces, monitor units and counters provided the functional infrastructure required within each zone. The quantity of workshop spaces made efficient scenic manufacturing essential. Repeated partition and furniture principles could be used across the complete package, but each workshop still required an appropriate arrangement of walls, graphics, writing areas, displays and work surfaces. The modular approach supported this balance. Components could be manufactured using consistent construction methods while being assembled into different configurations according to the individual workshop requirements.

This also supported the installation programme. Larger partition elements could be positioned first to establish circulation routes and workshop boundaries. Graphic panels, furniture, monitor units and smaller scenic components could then be installed within the completed zones. The project included several interfaces between fabricated scenery and technical equipment.

In the main ballroom, scenic screen surrounds were constructed around venue-supplied displays. Within the workshop areas, monitor units had to be incorporated into the individual layouts.

These interfaces required accurate dimensional coordination. Scenic panels needed to frame the visible equipment cleanly without obstructing ventilation, cabling or technical access.

Delivering with Mixed Scenic Materials

The confirmed construction palette included MDF, plywood, timber framing, metal framing, acrylic, fabric, printed panels and vinyl graphics. This mixed-material approach allowed the scenic package to address structural support, shaped detailing, branded surfaces and functional furniture within a single production workflow.

Timber-based construction provided an adaptable method for producing decks, steps, walls, counters and shaped fascia components. Metal framing supported elements requiring increased rigidity or freestanding stability. Acrylic, fabric and graphic finishes added cleaner decorative layers and project-specific visual information.

PU paint provided a consistent finished surface across selected scenery. Printed panels and applied vinyl then introduced the detailed branding and graphic content required for the stage, Innovation Hub and workshop areas.

The source information does not contain a component-by-component material schedule. It would therefore be inaccurate to assign a specific substrate, frame type or finish to every individual element without the original fabrication drawings. Evolution Scenic installed the scenic package over approximately two to three days.

The programme required several installation teams or workstreams to progress through the venue in a controlled sequence. The stage deck and primary scenic walls established the main presentation environment, while the workshop ballroom required the positioning of multiple partitions and furniture components.

Accurate pre-production was important because extensive adjustment or refinishing within the venue would have placed pressure on the installation period. Workshop fabrication allowed much of the assembly, finishing and graphic preparation to be completed before delivery. Once the principal structures were positioned, the detailed elements—including lecterns, counters, plinths, writable surfaces, monitor units and signage—could be installed and aligned. The complete fit-out transformed the available ballroom spaces into one main scenic environment and 14 functional workshop areas within the required timeframe. The PLAN Capital project demonstrates how scenic fabrication can be used to organise a temporary venue at several different spatial scales.

At the largest scale, the stage backdrop and skyline feature established an architectural focal point. At the intermediate scale, scenic walls and partitions divided the venue into distinct environments. At the detailed scale, counters, lecterns, tables, plinths, writable surfaces and monitor units supported the practical operation of each area.

Delivering these elements as one coordinated package reduced visual inconsistencies between the different spaces. Materials, graphic applications and construction details could be managed through one scenic production process, while installation sequencing could be planned across the complete venue fit-out. The resulting environment combined stage scenery, temporary architecture and functional workshop construction within a tightly managed two-to-three-day delivery programme.

Fabricating A Championship Environment Under Tight Deadlines

The CYTAKA World Cyber Championship required Evolution Scenic to deliver a visually distinctive temporary environment in Dubai within an exceptionally compressed programme. The project included a custom stage, branded scenic elements, custom podiums, lightbox signage and other bespoke fabricated features. Evolution Scenic's project page confirms that the scenic installation had less than one day available for build-up.

The challenge was therefore not simply to fabricate individual scenic components, but to create a coordinated environment that could be installed rapidly while maintaining a consistent visual identity. The finished installation combined physical scenic construction with large-format LED screens, creating a stage environment where digital content and fabricated structures worked together.

Turning Championship Branding Into Scenic Construction

A significant part of the project involved translating the CYTAKA visual identity into physical scenic structures. MDF cladding was used across the fabricated elements, providing a clean surface for the printed championship graphics and sponsor branding.

This treatment was applied to scenic walls, bespoke props and the large photo-op structure.

The photo-op provided one of the clearest examples of the fabrication approach. Its nested rectangular frames created a series of progressively smaller openings, producing depth and perspective within a freestanding scenic structure. Rather than functioning as a simple printed backdrop, the photo-op became a three-dimensional piece of temporary architecture.

Building The Stage Environment

The main stage incorporated custom fabricated platforms and podium structures alongside large LED screens. The fabricated elements established the physical geometry of the competition environment, while the LED screens provided the large digital surfaces required for the production.

The combination created a layered stage composition, with physical scenic structures positioned in front of and around the digital display surfaces. This relationship between scenic construction and LED technology allowed the stage to retain physical depth while supporting changing digital content.

MDF Fabrication And Printed Graphics

MDF was used as the cladding material across key fabricated scenic elements. The material provided the substrate for printed graphics carrying the CYTAKA identity, championship artwork and sponsor branding. Using printed graphics directly across fabricated scenic surfaces allowed individual components to maintain a consistent visual language. The same approach continued across the photo-op, branded scenic walls and bespoke props, ensuring that the scenic package read as one coordinated environment.

Integrating LED Display Technology

The main stage incorporated multiple LED display surfaces alongside the custom scenic fabrication. The screens provided the principal digital backdrop, while the fabricated stage platforms, podiums and surrounding scenic structures created the physical architecture of the installation. This required the scenic package to be conceived as part of a wider production environment rather than as isolated decorative elements. The finished stage demonstrates how fabricated scenic surfaces can frame and complement digital content while providing physical depth that cannot be achieved through screens alone.

Delivering Within Less Than One Day

The installation programme was one of the defining constraints of the project. Evolution Scenic completed the scenic build-up in less than one day, requiring the fabricated components to be prepared for rapid installation and accurate assembly. For a project involving a custom stage, branded scenic walls, a large photo-op, podiums, lightbox signage and LED integration, the available site time left little tolerance for extensive fabrication work or corrective finishing.

This makes the relationship between workshop preparation and site execution particularly important. Components needed to be fabricated, finished and graphically treated before installation so that the site programme could concentrate on assembly and integration.

Creating A Complete Temporary Scenic Environment

The finished CYTAKA installation brought together multiple areas of Evolution Scenic's capability.

Custom stage fabrication established the main physical environment. MDF-clad structures provided the surfaces for printed championship graphics. Bespoke podiums and props added dimensional scenic elements, while the photo-op created a prominent freestanding architectural feature.

Large LED screens were integrated into the stage to provide the digital component of the environment. Together, these elements transformed the championship branding into a complete temporary scenic installation. The project demonstrates the value of combining scenic fabrication, graphic application and technical integration when a production requires a strong physical environment within a very limited installation period.

Fabricating a Multi-Space Conference and Gala Environment for Roche

On 3–4 February 2020, Roche held a two-day conference and gala dinner in Dubai. The programme included a main conference, workshop sessions and an awards environment. Evolution was appointed to deliver the scenic and technical solutions across these spaces, including the principal stages, integrated screens, workshop infrastructure and branded gala setting. Evolution Scenic fabricated all listed scenic elements, working from a design proposed by the client. Evolution Technical supplied the LED screens, audiovisual systems and lighting equipment.

The resulting project required more than the construction of a single conference backdrop. It involved the manufacture and installation of several related temporary environments, each with its own functional purpose but sharing a consistent visual identity.

Translating the Client Design into Buildable Scenery

A client-proposed visual design establishes the intended appearance of a project, but the individual features still need to be developed into components that can be manufactured, transported and installed.

For the Roche Conference, Evolution Scenic converted the supplied design into a modular scenic construction package. The main conference environment included a bespoke stage, screen surrounds and branded scenic elements. Workshop spaces required custom panels and modular partitions, while the gala dinner needed a separate stage and backdrop treatment. Each element had to be broken down into practical workshop sections. The size of those sections needed to account for material dimensions, structural framing, transport access and the available installation programme. The modular strategy allowed the majority of fabrication and finishing to be completed before site access began. This reduced dependence on venue-based construction and supported the two-day installation.

Constructing the Main Conference Stage

The conference stage formed the primary physical setting for presentations and corporate content.

Evolution Scenic fabricated the stage deck and the scenic elevation surrounding the LED displays. The screen surrounds gave the technical surfaces an architectural frame and integrated Roche branding into the physical environment.

The relationship between the screens and the scenery required accuracy. Openings needed to match the technical configuration, while the surrounding panels had to conceal supporting infrastructure and create clean edges around the displayed content. The stage also needed to accommodate presentation movement, furniture positions and sightlines. These practical requirements had to be considered alongside the appearance of the scenic structure.

MDF and plywood were used to create smooth finished faces, supported by timber and metal framing. Painted panels and vinyl graphics established the colour treatment and incorporated the required branding. Because the stage was assembled from modular sections, connections between units needed to remain controlled. Once joined, the elevation had to appear as one continuous scenic composition rather than a collection of separate transportable parts.

Integrating LED and Audiovisual Systems

The LED screens and audiovisual systems were supplied by Evolution Technical. The scenic and technical teams therefore worked within the same wider delivery structure. This supported direct coordination between the screen dimensions, scenic openings, stage layout and equipment access requirements. LED integration affects more than the visible aperture. Scenic construction also needs to account for the physical depth of the screen system, supporting structures, ventilation, signal distribution, power connections and technical maintenance access.

The supplied project information does not provide the exact screen sizes or technical configuration. These details should not be assumed. What is confirmed is that the LED screens were integrated into the bespoke conference stage and supported by a wider audiovisual package. The resulting environment allowed digital content and physical scenic branding to operate as parts of the same presentation setting.

Creating Modular Workshop Environments

The conference included workshop areas requiring custom scenic panels, modular partitions and audiovisual setups. These spaces had different functional demands from the main stage. Rather than creating one large focal elevation, the workshop construction needed to organise the venue into clearly defined session areas.

Evolution Scenic fabricated modular partitions and custom panels using the same wider material language as the main environment. Timber and metal framing provided structural support, while MDF, plywood, fabric, acrylic and painted panels formed the visible surfaces. Vinyl graphics carried branding and workshop-specific information.

The modular partitions allowed the venue to be divided without relying on permanent construction. Their workshop-built format also made installation more efficient and provided better control over the finished surfaces. Where audiovisual equipment was incorporated, the scenic panels and partitions had to remain compatible with screen positions, speakers, cables and other technical components supplied by Evolution Technical. The workshop areas therefore combined temporary architecture, branding and technical infrastructure in a compact format.

Building the Gala Dinner Setting

The gala dinner required a separate scenic response from the daytime conference environment. Evolution Scenic fabricated a dedicated stage with scenic backdrops and branded elements for the awards presentation. Evolution Technical provided the associated lighting. The gala setting maintained the Roche identity but used the physical depth, colour and finish of the scenery to create a more formal environment. Painted panels and vinyl graphics provided a controlled branded finish. Fabric and acrylic were available within the confirmed material palette for selected surfaces and detailed elements.

Lighting influenced how these materials appeared in the completed room. Even where lighting is delivered as a technical discipline, its placement and output affect the visual reading of painted surfaces, graphic panels and scenic depth. The coordination between Evolution Scenic and Evolution Technical allowed the backdrop, stage and lighting to operate as one finished awards environment.

Manufacturing with Mixed Scenic Materials

The scenic construction combined MDF, plywood, timber framing, metal framing, acrylic, fabric, painted panels and vinyl graphics. Each material served a different practical purpose. Timber framing created lightweight structural support behind many of the scenic walls and fascia panels. Plywood provided strength in areas requiring reliable fixing, while MDF created smooth surfaces suitable for paint and vinyl application. Metal framing provided increased rigidity for selected scenic elements, particularly larger or freestanding components.

Acrylic allowed refined decorative and branded details to be incorporated where appropriate. Fabric offered a lightweight covering solution for larger surfaces or areas requiring a different visual texture. Painted panels established consistent colour across the conference and gala spaces. Vinyl graphics provided a controlled method of applying logos, messaging and brand elements to the finished scenery.

Using several material systems within one project required attention to transitions and junctions. The visible differences between painted sheet material, fabric, acrylic and graphic finishes needed to appear intentional. The workshop fabrication process allowed these interfaces to be prepared under controlled conditions before installation.

Preparing Modular Workshop-Built Sections

The scenery was manufactured as modular workshop-built sections. This approach concentrated cutting, framing, assembly, painting and graphic preparation within the fabrication facility. Site work could then focus on installing the completed units. For a project containing a main stage, workshop areas and gala environment, modular construction also helped organise the manufacturing sequence. Components could be grouped by area, labelled and prepared for transport in their required installation order.

Large scenic elevations were divided into manageable sections without losing the overall visual composition. Junctions were located where they could be concealed or finished efficiently after assembly. Modularity also supported coordination with the technical package. Screen openings, equipment interfaces and access positions could be prepared before delivery.

Delivering the Two-Day Installation

Evolution Scenic installed the project over two days. Before assembly began, floor protection was placed across relevant working areas to safeguard the existing venue finish. The stage sections, scenic walls, workshop panels, partitions and gala components were then brought into position and connected.

The main conference scenery needed to be installed in coordination with Evolution Technical so that the LED screens aligned correctly within their scenic surrounds. Workshop partitions and panels required careful setting-out to maintain the intended room layouts and circulation routes.

The gala stage and backdrops formed another separate installation workstream, adding to the amount of scenery that needed to be completed within the programme. Because the scenic units arrived substantially completed, the installation team could prioritise alignment, joint finishing, graphic continuity and technical integration rather than carrying out primary fabrication at the venue. The internal coordination between scenic, technical and furniture departments helped organise the delivery of several overlapping packages. The original project page confirms that the wider Evolution team supplied audiovisual systems, staging and bespoke furniture support.

Floor protection and fire-rated materials were confirmed project requirements. Floor protection reduced the risk of damage while heavy scenic units, tools and technical equipment were moved through the venue. Fire-rated materials were used within the scenic package to meet the requirements of the indoor event environment. These measures formed part of the practical delivery of temporary scenery within an existing venue. The quality of an installation depends not only on the final visual appearance but also on how the building, working areas and other production systems are managed throughout the process.

Completing the Conference and Gala Delivery

The completed installation provided Roche with a coordinated series of branded temporary environments. The main stage combined scenic construction with integrated LED displays. Workshop panels and modular partitions created functional session areas. The gala stage and backdrops provided a distinct setting for the awards programme.

Evolution Scenic’s modular fabrication approach supported the two-day installation, while the involvement of Evolution Technical allowed the screens, audiovisual equipment and lighting to be coordinated with the scenery. The confirmed project outcome was the successful delivery of both the conference and gala environments.

The project demonstrates how scenic fabrication can support multiple formats within one corporate programme, combining presentation architecture, technical integration, workshop infrastructure and formal event scenery through one coordinated manufacturing and installation process.

Building a Complete Conference Environment for Marsh in Dubai

The Marsh Energy Industry Conference took place in Dubai in 2018, with the main conference hosted at The Westin Dubai and the gala dinner held at Emirates Towers. Evolution Scenic was responsible for developing and delivering the scenic environment from a client-supplied concept.

The scope extended well beyond the principal conference stage. Evolution Scenic produced arrival and registration structures, presentation furniture, branded information points, hospitality features, digital engagement areas, graphic walls, signage and flooring across the wider conference environment.

Each element needed to support a different part of the delegate journey while remaining visually connected to the overall event identity. Registration, presentation, networking and hospitality areas were therefore treated as parts of one coordinated temporary environment rather than as separate scenic installations.

A separate scenic setting was also created for the gala dinner at Emirates Towers, extending the project across two Dubai venues. The completed delivery demonstrated Evolution Scenic’s ability to coordinate scenic fabrication, branded structures, graphics, furniture and event-specific environments across multiple spaces within one project.

Developing the Supplied Concept for Fabrication

Evolution Scenic developed the client-supplied concept into a practical scenic package that could be manufactured, transported and installed across the conference venues. The visual direction established the intended appearance, while the fabrication process translated those ideas into workable structures and finished scenic elements.

Different components required different construction approaches according to their scale and function. Larger scenic walls and screen surrounds needed framed support structures, while counters and helpdesks required functional carcasses and usable working surfaces suited to their operational role within the conference environment.

Smaller presentation elements, including lecterns and panel-session units, required a greater level of close-range finishing. Their construction needed to combine stable bases, accurate graphic application and carefully finished visible surfaces so that they maintained the same standard as the larger architectural features.

Developing the full package in this way allowed structures serving very different purposes to share one consistent visual language. Scenic walls, counters, presentation furniture and branded features were therefore treated as coordinated parts of the wider temporary environment rather than as isolated fabricated elements.

Fabricating the Main Conference Stage

The main stage at The Westin Dubai formed the central scenic environment for presentations and panel sessions. Evolution Scenic fabricated the stage deck and steps, creating a stable, level platform that integrated cleanly with the surrounding floor finish and scenic backdrop.

A black scenic backdrop and screen-surround treatment framed the principal presentation area. The dark finish created a controlled visual field around the screen content while giving the stage a strong and clearly defined architectural presence within the conference space.

Timber framing, MDF and plywood were used to create the temporary stage architecture. Accurate fabrication was particularly important around the screen surround, where clean alignment between the screen opening, scenic walls and adjoining surfaces was necessary to maintain a precise finished appearance.

Branded lecterns, panel-session tables, plinths and name-display units completed the stage environment. These supporting elements allowed the space to accommodate different presentation formats while maintaining a consistent visual language across the full scenic setting.

Scenic Joinery for Registration and Cyber Lounge

The registration structures formed an important part of the arrival experience. Evolution Scenic fabricated branded counters and reception elements that provided usable surfaces for event operations while presenting a finished scenic face to delegates. These structures were built using timber framing and sheet materials, with laminate, PU paint, printed graphics or vinyl applied according to the required finish.

The Mobile App Helpdesk used the same combination of scenic joinery and branding to create a clearly identifiable assistance point. Its construction needed to support direct interaction while remaining compact enough for the allocated venue area. The project also included branded displays, graphic walls and signage. These elements connected the individual zones and helped maintain consistency between the conference rooms, support spaces and delegate routes.

The Cyber Lounge created a dedicated environment for digital engagement. Rather than relying on freestanding graphics alone, the area used scenic structures to distinguish it from the surrounding conference space. Timber-framed walls, printed surfaces and branded panels could be arranged to form a clear visual boundary while retaining the open access required for delegate circulation.

Counters, plinths or supporting furniture provided practical locations for equipment and user interaction. Graphic positioning and material finishes helped connect the lounge to the wider Marsh environment. The Cyber Lounge, Pop-Up Café and Mobile App Helpdesk each performed a different function, but their scenic treatment allowed them to operate as part of one cohesive project.

A Conference-Wide Scenic Fabrication Package

The completed Marsh conference environment brought together large-scale scenic structures, functional joinery, branded displays and temporary floor treatments as one coordinated fabrication package. The main stage, backdrop and screen surround established the principal presentation setting, while lecterns, panel-session tables, plinths and name-display units supported the different conference formats.

Registration counters and the Mobile App Helpdesk provided practical operational points within the wider venue. Additional areas, including the Pop-Up Café and Cyber Lounge, introduced separate hospitality and engagement environments while remaining visually connected to the overall scenic language.

Graphic walls, printed panels, vinyl branding and signage extended the identity across the conference space and helped link the different functional areas. These treatments worked alongside the fabricated structures and floor finishes to create a more cohesive temporary environment rather than a collection of unrelated event elements.

The scenic delivery also extended to the gala dinner at Emirates Towers, carrying the project across a second venue. Evolution Scenic’s role therefore required the coordination of fabrication, scenic finishing, graphics, flooring, transport and phased installation across a complete multi-space conference environment.