Client
Leeds Light Night
Location
Queen’s Hotel, Light Night Leeds
Client
Leeds Light Night
Location
Queen’s Hotel, Light Night Leeds
Project Details
A Dazzling Tribute to an Iconic Landmark
Presented at Light Night Leeds 2017, Harlequin was a breathtaking audiovisual projection mapping show that transformed the iconic Queen’s Hotel. This vibrant spectacle celebrated the hotel’s 80-year history and its deep connection to the city’s heritage, inviting audiences on a joyful journey through bold patterns, dynamic color, and immersive sound. Kindly supported by Aviva, Harlequin lit up the Leeds skyline, turning one of its most recognizable buildings into a living, breathing artwork.
Project Details
A Dazzling Tribute to an Iconic Landmark
Presented at Light Night Leeds 2017, Harlequin was a breathtaking audiovisual projection mapping show that transformed the iconic Queen’s Hotel. This vibrant spectacle celebrated the hotel’s 80-year history and its deep connection to the city’s heritage, inviting audiences on a joyful journey through bold patterns, dynamic color, and immersive sound. Kindly supported by Aviva, Harlequin lit up the Leeds skyline, turning one of its most recognizable buildings into a living, breathing artwork.
The Brief
Bringing History to Life Through Light and Sound
The Queen’s Hotel has stood as a symbol of elegance and grandeur in Leeds for eight decades. To mark this milestone, NOVAK was tasked with designing a projection mapping display that honored its rich history while embracing the energy and creativity of Light Night Leeds. The challenge was to craft a visually stunning experience that would captivate audiences while seamlessly integrating with the hotel’s distinctive architecture. The final projection needed to be bold, celebratory, and uplifting—bringing together past and present in a way that felt both timeless and contemporary.
The Brief
Bringing History to Life Through Light and Sound
The Queen’s Hotel has stood as a symbol of elegance and grandeur in Leeds for eight decades. To mark this milestone, NOVAK was tasked with designing a projection mapping display that honored its rich history while embracing the energy and creativity of Light Night Leeds. The challenge was to craft a visually stunning experience that would captivate audiences while seamlessly integrating with the hotel’s distinctive architecture. The final projection needed to be bold, celebratory, and uplifting—bringing together past and present in a way that felt both timeless and contemporary.
Our Response
A Joyful Explosion of Pattern and Motion
NOVAK created a kaleidoscopic audiovisual display that pulsed with energy and movement, covering the Queen’s Hotel in an ever-shifting tapestry of color and form. Inspired by the vibrancy of harlequin patterns, the projection unfolded like a living artwork, rhythmically shifting in perfect harmony with a dynamic soundscape. By combining precise projection mapping techniques with a playful, celebratory aesthetic, Harlequin transformed the Queen’s Hotel into a beacon of light, joy, and nostalgia. The installation not only paid homage to the building’s storied past but also cemented its place at the heart of Leeds’ thriving cultural landscape.
Our Response
A Joyful Explosion of Pattern and Motion
NOVAK created a kaleidoscopic audiovisual display that pulsed with energy and movement, covering the Queen’s Hotel in an ever-shifting tapestry of color and form. Inspired by the vibrancy of harlequin patterns, the projection unfolded like a living artwork, rhythmically shifting in perfect harmony with a dynamic soundscape. By combining precise projection mapping techniques with a playful, celebratory aesthetic, Harlequin transformed the Queen’s Hotel into a beacon of light, joy, and nostalgia. The installation not only paid homage to the building’s storied past but also cemented its place at the heart of Leeds’ thriving cultural landscape.
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