Danish architecture studio BIG has created an experimental stage set for Danish pop trio WhoMadeWho's world tour.
A suspended silver orb formed the centrepiece of the immersive audiovisual design, which was created for the tour that began in November. It is BIG's latest inflatable structure and was informed by the floating 26-metre-diameter, mirrored sphere it created for Burning Man in 2018.
BIG designs stage set with inflatable orb for WhoMadeWho's world tour
"Our design for WhoMadeWho's stage draws from our previous ventures into inflatable creations like SKUM and The Orb [at Burning Man]," BIG partner Jakob Lange explained.
"With maximum visual impact, the inflatable sphere serves as a canvas for captivating three-dimensional video projections, elevating the concert experience to a new level." The reflective sphere was designed to mirror the surrounding real-time visuals
The orb was integrated with controllable lights and visuals, but was also designed to reflect the surrounding scenography to give its presence a multimedia dimensionality.
Three futuristic silver pods were positioned below the sphere to be occupied by each band member and the stage was framed by an expansive LED screen background.

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