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For the opening ceremony of Riyadh Season 2022, Evolution Technical was commissioned to design and engineer a full-scale moving paper boat as a unique performance feature for the opening parade. The concept combined mechanical engineering with scenic fabrication, transforming a standard utility buggy into a fully operational vehicle while preserving the delicate appearance of a folded paper boat adorned with Riyadh Season branding in multiple languages.

The Challenge


Creating a fully drivable vehicle that convincingly resembled a lightweight paper sculpture presented a significant engineering challenge. The buggy required extensive mechanical modification while maintaining safe operation, structural integrity and precise steering. The completed structure also had to be transported from Dubai to Riyadh, assembled on site and prepared for live performance within a tight delivery schedule.

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The Solution


Our Mechatronics team completely stripped the buggy back to its core mechanical components before designing and fabricating a bespoke supporting chassis to carry the scenic structure. The steering system was re-engineered with a custom helm, incorporating integrated steering, braking and throttle controls to provide intuitive vehicle operation.


A lightweight scenic shell was constructed using custom-shaped hollow plastic panels mounted onto the engineered frame, recreating the appearance of a folded paper boat while remaining durable enough for live operation. Following transportation to Riyadh, the team carried out final assembly, testing and on-site engineering adjustments to ensure the vehicle performed flawlessly during the opening ceremony.

Delivery Highlights 


  • Custom vehicle engineering and scenic fabrication.
  • Complete buggy modification and chassis redesign.
  • Bespoke steering, braking and throttle integration.
  • Lightweight paper boat scenic structure.
  • Custom fabrication and mechanical assembly.
  • Cross-border transportation from Dubai to Riyadh.
  • On-site commissioning, testing and final engineering support.
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Outcome


The completed Float successfully blended engineering precision with creative scenic design, becoming a memorable feature of the Riyadh Season opening celebrations. Despite the logistical and mechanical challenges, Evolution delivered a fully operational performance vehicle that brought an imaginative concept to life while demonstrating the team's expertise in custom fabrication, engineering and live event delivery.

Project Ecosystem


Client:

Riyadh Season


Venue

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia


Evolution Technical:

Technical Management • Custom Engineering • Scenic Fabrication • Mechanical Design • Vehicle Integration • Installation & Commissioning


Evolution Scenic:

Custom fabrication