HOF Meta Cube Stage for KARPE, Norway
For the Oslo shows of the truly unique Norwegian hip hop group KARPE, the artists wanted a Meta cube as a main element for the show. This time, it was not about a simple flown stage area like in 2017. This time, the flying stage got a moveable hood in the sizes of approximately 12 x 12 x 3.5 metres: the Meta Cube.
The complete flown construction was covered with plexiglass plates and a diffusion film which causes the cube to become transparent or in a frosted glass look. This allowed the group to make changes on the stage during the show without anyone noticing.
Inside the cube was a 2.5 x 2.5m lifting platform, which could be moved up, and which enabled the artists to perform not only inside the cube, but also on the upper platform of the cube above the band.
The Meta Cube was an integral part of the light and sound design.
The static challenge was to lift the hood with as few motor hoists as possible, as these do not necessarily improve the design of the construction. But it was not only a matter of lifting the cube, but also the complete technology inside, consisting of moving lights, LED bars, special effects etc. The construction weighs approx. 14 tons including technology, which is why 16 x C1 hoists of 2 tons each were used, as the weights were of course not 100% evenly distributed in the construction.
As substructure we used the popular MLT² pre rig truss, the HOFBOLT 200-2 Grid Truss and a special version of the HOFFORK 350-4 with lateral outlets to the MLT² pre rig truss and integrated hanging points.
We designed and installed the Meta Cube with our Norwegian partner Spectre.
Click here to see the video from our friends from Event Elevator to see the video report of the entire show build up: • Building the Meta Cube Stage for KARPE • O...
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