Rainlight Studio, in collaboration with ELAN Media, designed digital out of home advertising assets, including gateway totems and boulevard totems in the city of Lusail, Qatar.

These elements are a central part of the planned city Lusail’s public realm, unveiled in March 2022 for the Qatar World Cup.  This dynamic development, located on the coast, north of Doha, will eventually have 450,000 people who will be able to enjoy amenities including marinas, commercial districts and luxury shopping.

Rainlight Studio creative principal Yorgo Lykouria explains, “The artefacts we create for the urban environment are conceived to evoke wonder and beauty. These media sculptures represent an optimistic view towards the future of our cities.”

 

ELAN Urban, the manufacturing arm of ELAN Group, manufactured the assets locally in its state-of-the-art factory in the new industrial area of Doha, making these the first advertising assets planned and produced in Qatar.

The boulevard totems stand at a height of 4.5 metres tall. These are fabricated in stainless steel plate to form a single continuous surface and will contain integrated LED screens.

The 14m high Gateway totems are made of 3D formed and perforated stainless steel panels with a large, 5 x 9 metre embedded LED screen.

The uncoated metalworks are advantageous for recycling. Steel is 100% recyclable and retains its full performance through endless recycling, making it a fully cradle to cradle material.

Sketches of the Boulevard Totem, by Yorgo Lykouria, July 2021.

Sketches of the Boulevard Totem, by Yorgo Lykouria, July 2021.

Sketches of the Gateway Totem, by Yorgo Lykouria, July 2021.

Sketches of the Gateway Totem, by Yorgo Lykouria, July 2021.

Sketches of the Gateway Totem, by Yorgo Lykouria, July 2021.

Sketches of the Gateway Totem, by Yorgo Lykouria, July 2021.

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