Luxury exhibitions demand an exceptional level of precision because architecture, display systems, structure, lighting and scenic finish all contribute to how the collection is experienced. For the Forever Valentino Exhibition at M7 in Doha, Evolution Scenic collaborated with Kennedy London to fabricate and install a complex series of scenic environments celebrating Valentino Garavani’s career and the architectural influence of Rome.

The project combined multi-room exhibition fabrication, large-scale architectural structures, sculptural reproductions, bespoke display systems, illuminated ceiling treatments, custom signage and engineered steelwork. Delivery also required fabrication drawings, structural calculations and the transport of 15 trucks of scenic materials from the UAE to Qatar.

The Challenge

The exhibition required a series of highly detailed spaces capable of presenting Valentino’s collections within an immersive architectural narrative inspired by Rome.

Each room needed to function as part of a continuous visitor journey while also providing a distinct setting for curated pieces. The scenic package ranged from refined display joinery and suspended signage to major architectural features and heavy structural steelwork.

A key technical challenge was the fabrication of a 6-ton Gasometer-inspired steel structure, which required detailed fabrication drawings and structural calculations before manufacture and installation.

The project also involved significant cross-border logistics, with 15 trucks of fabricated scenic materials transported from the UAE to Qatar. This required careful coordination between workshop production, packing, transport and on-site installation.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic delivered a broad fabrication and installation package across the exhibition’s multiple rooms and display environments.

A large Colosseum-inspired structure was fabricated and installed as one of the exhibition’s principal architectural features, providing a dramatic environment for the presentation of Valentino’s collections.

For the Gasometer-inspired installation, Evolution Scenic developed fabrication drawings and structural calculations to support the manufacture of the 6-ton steel structure. The scale and weight of the installation required scenic fabrication to be closely integrated with structural engineering and installation planning.

The exhibition also featured sculptural reproductions of Mitoraj works. These three-dimensional forms were recreated using fibre tissue material and mounted on MDF plinths, providing sculptural focal points within the visitor journey.

Custom wooden display shelves were fabricated with a powder-coated finish to create precise, durable presentation surfaces for curated pieces.

Overhead, a bespoke ceiling installation combined metal framing and polycarbonate sheets with DC 24V multicoloured LED lighting and backlit printed fabric. The resulting treatment created a dramatic sky-like effect and introduced another immersive layer to the exhibition environment.

Multi-coloured acrylic signage and suspended scenic elements were also fabricated, with steel wire ropes used to support selected installations. Across the wider exhibition, numerous bespoke exhibit and display spaces were constructed to meet the detailed requirements of the overall design.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic fabrication and installation for Forever Valentino at M7, Doha.
• Collaboration with Kennedy London.
• Multi-room exhibition build.
• Large-scale Colosseum-inspired scenic structure.
• 6-ton Gasometer-inspired steel structure.
• Fabrication drawings.
• Structural calculations.
• Engineered steel fabrication.
• 3D Mitoraj statue reproductions.
• Fibre tissue sculptural fabrication.
• MDF display plinths.
• Custom wooden display shelving.
• Powder-coated display finishes.
• Metal and polycarbonate ceiling installation.
• DC 24V multicoloured LED lighting.
• Backlit printed fabric ceiling features.
• Multi-coloured acrylic signage.
• Suspended scenic elements using steel wire ropes.
• Multiple bespoke exhibit and display areas.
• 15 trucks of scenic materials transported from the UAE to Qatar.
• Cross-border delivery and installation.

Outcome

The completed Forever Valentino Exhibition brought together architecture, sculpture, display fabrication, structural engineering and lighting within a highly controlled series of exhibition environments.

Large-scale features such as the Colosseum-inspired installation and 6-ton Gasometer structure established the architectural character of the exhibition, while sculptural reproductions, bespoke shelving, signage and illuminated ceiling treatments provided the detailed layers required for a luxury fashion presentation.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver complex international exhibition builds where detailed scenic craftsmanship must operate alongside structural engineering, precision display fabrication and major logistics. The movement of 15 trucks of fabricated materials from the UAE to Qatar also illustrates the scale of coordination required to translate a detailed exhibition design into a completed visitor environment across borders.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic fabrication, fabrication drawings, structural calculations, engineered steel structures, architectural scenic elements, sculptural reproductions, bespoke display systems, illuminated ceiling fabrication, signage, logistics, delivery and installation.

Kennedy London – Project collaborator for the Forever Valentino Exhibition.

High-profile leadership forums require event environments that feel refined, cohesive and appropriate for distinguished international audiences. For the Global Citizen Forum in Ras Al Khaimah, Evolution delivered scenic fabrication and event branding across both the two-day conference programme and the exclusive Gala Dinner.

Held at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, the forum brought together world leaders, celebrities and changemakers around the theme “The Future in Motion.” Evolution’s scope included the main stage, conference backdrops, gala scenic installations, branded features and signage, creating a consistent visual identity across the different event settings.

The Challenge

The event needed to accommodate two distinct environments within one overall visual language: a high-level conference setting for keynote speakers and discussions, and a more elevated hospitality environment for the Gala Dinner.

Each space required its own atmosphere and function while still feeling connected to the wider identity of the Global Citizen Forum.

The scenic treatment therefore needed to balance sophistication, branding and visual impact without becoming overly dominant, particularly given the senior profile of the guests and speakers.

The Solution

Evolution developed and installed a coordinated scenic package across the conference and gala environments.

For the main conference area, a high-end stage setup was created with custom scenic elements and bespoke backdrops, providing a polished focal point for keynote speakers, panel discussions and programmed content.

Branded scenic features and signage were produced throughout the venue to reinforce the event identity and maintain visual consistency across key guest-facing areas.

For the Gala Dinner, bespoke scenic installations and decorative structures were fabricated to create a more refined and atmospheric setting appropriate to the evening programme.

The different scenic components were integrated carefully within the venue layout so that staging, branding and decorative features worked together as part of one cohesive event environment aligned with the forum’s theme.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic fabrication for the Global Citizen Forum.

• Event held in Ras Al Khaimah.

• Two-day conference programme.

• Exclusive Gala Dinner environment.

• Custom main stage fabrication.

• Bespoke conference backdrops.

• High-end scenic detailing.

• Gala Dinner scenic installations.

• Decorative event structures.

• Branded scenic features.

• Event signage.

• Cohesive visual identity across multiple event areas.

• Scenic integration within the venue layout.

• Delivery and installation.

Outcome

The completed event environment provided a refined and visually consistent setting for the Global Citizen Forum’s conference programme and Gala Dinner.

The main stage and backdrops created a strong focal point for speakers and discussions, while branded scenic elements extended the forum’s identity throughout the venue. The Gala Dinner installations introduced a more elevated hospitality atmosphere while remaining connected to the overall visual language of the event.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver multi-format event environments where conference staging, hospitality scenery, branding and venue integration must work together across different programme moments.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic fabrication, main stage production, conference backdrops, Gala Dinner installations, branded scenic features, signage, delivery and installation.

High-level diplomatic events require scenic environments that communicate authority, clarity and consistency across both physical and virtual audiences. For the UAE Regional Climate Dialogue at Emirates Palace in April 2021, Evolution designed and delivered the full scenic environment for a summit attended by senior delegates from across the Gulf and MENA regions, including John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.

The event combined in-person and virtual participation, requiring a cohesive branded setting that worked equally well within the venue and on camera. Evolution’s scope included a bespoke main stage, integrated scenic branding, a hybrid photo-op installation and the full scenic package, all fabricated and installed within a demanding one-week production timeline.

The Challenge

The UAE Regional Climate Dialogue required a polished and highly controlled event environment suitable for senior international delegates and hybrid participation.

The scenic treatment needed to support live discussions while also presenting clearly to remote audiences. Stage composition, branding, sightlines and photo opportunities therefore had to work not only for guests inside the venue but also for cameras and virtual participants.

The compressed programme added further complexity. All scenic components needed to be designed, fabricated and installed within one week, leaving little margin for delays or late-stage changes.

The Solution

Evolution developed a bespoke scenic package designed specifically around the needs of the hybrid summit.

A custom main stage and backdrop were fabricated with integrated branding to create a strong and professional setting for speeches, discussions and virtual participation.

The scenic composition was developed to maintain a consistent visual identity across both live and broadcast-facing areas, ensuring that the event branding remained clear whether viewed from within the room or through remote feeds.

A dedicated photo-op installation was also created to incorporate both physical and virtual participants, helping bridge the gap between in-person attendance and remote engagement.

Branding was applied consistently across the wider scenic environment, reinforcing the event’s climate and sustainability themes without overwhelming the formal setting.

The full scenic package was produced and installed within the one-week programme, requiring tightly coordinated fabrication and on-site execution.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic production for the UAE Regional Climate Dialogue.
• Event held at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi.
• High-level Gulf and MENA delegates.
• Attendance by John Kerry, U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.
• Bespoke main stage.
• Custom scenic backdrop.
• Integrated event branding.
• Hybrid event environment.
• Scenic treatment designed for in-person and virtual audiences.
• Dedicated hybrid photo-op installation.
• Cohesive branding across scenic elements.
• One-week design, fabrication and installation programme.
• Fast-track scenic production.

Outcome

The completed event environment provided a professional and visually consistent setting for one of the region’s high-profile climate discussions.

The scenic package supported both physical and virtual participation, allowing the event to maintain a coherent identity across the venue, camera-facing areas and remote engagement points.

The project demonstrates Evolution Scenic’s ability to deliver fast-track scenic production for hybrid diplomatic and conference environments, where branding, staging, camera presentation and compressed delivery programmes must all be resolved simultaneously.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic design, main stage fabrication, branded backdrops, hybrid photo-op elements, event branding, fast-track production, delivery and installation.

Ideas festivals need environments that encourage conversation, discovery and collaboration among audiences with different interests and backgrounds. For the 2019 Ideas Festival at NYU Abu Dhabi, Tamkeen commissioned Evolution Scenic to create an engaging event environment centred on culture, knowledge and innovation.

The festival welcomed adults, teenagers and young professionals while providing a platform for thinkers, innovators and influencers from the UAE, the GCC and beyond.

Evolution Scenic designed and fabricated large-scale artistic installations combining geometric timber structures with vibrant graphics. Multi-functional scenic spaces were also created for discussions, workshops and networking activities.

The Challenge

The event environment needed to appeal to a broad audience while supporting several different forms of participation. Discussions, workshops, networking and informal interaction each required spaces suited to their specific purpose.

The scenic design also needed to communicate Abu Dhabi’s identity as a modern, knowledge-driven capital while celebrating UAE culture and the city’s growing role as a centre for creativity and innovation.

These ideas had to be translated into visually distinctive structures without limiting the flexibility required by the festival programme.

The Solution

Evolution Scenic designed and fabricated large-scale art installations using geometric timber structures and vibrant applied graphics.

The combination of three-dimensional forms and bold graphic treatments created a recognisable visual identity for the festival while expressing themes of culture, knowledge and innovation.

Versatile scenic elements were produced to support discussions, workshops and networking activities. These multi-functional environments enabled the event programme to accommodate different formats and audience groups within a coordinated setting.

Thematic features inspired by UAE culture and Abu Dhabi’s position as a centre for knowledge and creativity were incorporated throughout the scenic approach.

Detailed fabrication and high-quality finishing ensured the individual installations formed a polished and immersive environment across the festival.

Delivery Highlights

• Scenic production for the Ideas Festival
• Installation at NYU Abu Dhabi
• Large-scale artistic installations
• Geometric timber structures
• Vibrant applied graphics
• Multi-functional festival spaces
• Discussion environments
• Workshop areas
• Networking spaces
• Design for adults and younger audiences
• Integration of UAE cultural themes
• Visual storytelling around knowledge and innovation
• Detailed scenic fabrication
• High-quality finishes
• Venue installation

Outcome

The completed environment supported a varied programme of discussions, workshops and networking while giving the festival a strong visual identity.

Large-scale geometric installations and colourful graphics created distinctive focal points throughout the venue. Flexible scenic spaces allowed different audience groups to participate in the festival’s activities and connect with one another.

Through considered design, specialist timber fabrication and detailed finishing, Evolution Scenic created an environment that reflected the festival’s focus on culture, creativity and knowledge sharing.

Project Ecosystem

Evolution Scenic – Scenic design, large-scale art installations, geometric timber fabrication, graphic integration, multi-functional event spaces, cultural features, finishing and venue 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.