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Automotive · IAA Mobility 2026

Drive Experience Deck

A sculpted white ribbon canopy over a rotating vehicle podium and an elevated press deck.

Brand
Velora
Exhibition
IAA Mobility
Location
Munich, Germany
Stand size
220 m² · 20 × 11 m
Stand type
Island stand

The story

Velora needed a world premiere moment. The vehicle had to be the only hero, which meant the architecture had to be powerful in silhouette yet almost invisible at eye level.

Objective

Stage a global vehicle premiere with broadcast-grade sightlines and host 40 press interviews across five days.

Solution

A continuous curved canopy defines the volume from every hall approach while leaving the podium perimeter fully open. Brushed aluminium reveals catch the hall lighting and reinforce the vehicle's own material language. An elevated deck at the rear gives press and VIP guests an overview shot of the car without crowding the podium.

Key features

What is on the floor

  • LED Wall3
  • Meeting Room9
  • Product Display6
  • Lounge8
  • Storage4

Gallery

Built detail

Technical snapshot

Engineering data

Structure
Curved steel ring beam with CNC-formed ply canopy, engineered for 6 m clear height
Materials
Two-pack sprayed composite canopy, brushed aluminium edge banding, micro-cement flooring
Lighting
Theatrical fixtures on motorised hoists, 1400 lux on podium, DMX show control
AV & digital
22 m curved LED band at 3.9 mm pitch, 4K playback server, synchronised reveal sequence
Graphics
Minimal — brand mark milled and backlit, no applied vinyl
Build time
6 build days, 2 dismantle days, 28-person crew
Reusability
54% — canopy segments re-skinned for regional auto shows
Logistics
Five trailers from a Bavarian production partner, staged night deliveries

Layout diagram

LED WALLMEETINGSTORAGEDISPLAYLOUNGE20000 mm11000 mm

Schematic demo layout generated from the recorded stand dimensions (20 × 11 × 6 m). Not a construction drawing.

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