Kia E-Ground is the first Kia EV Experience Center in the region, combining technological innovation and environmental management to promote eco-friendly living. It was developed to display the latest advances in electric vehicle technology and best practices in sustainability.

At the heart of the immersive experience in the KIA E-Ground lies its 27-square-metre tunnel, helically inspired by the Fibonacci sequence. This design choice evokes the harmony and growth present in nature, aligning with the message of the sustainability of the center.

Skyluft, a VIOSO integration partner in Ecuador, was commissioned to create a one-of-a-kind immersive experience that embodies this sustainability mission, and conveys the message to its visitors. To cover the entire space, they designed a multi-projector setup that required all the projectors to be perfectly aligned and blended, taking users on a seamless visual journey.

The Fibonacci-inspired design was incredibly complex to projection-map onto, so it was clear from an early stage that they would require camera-based calibration to ensure perfect results.

Commenting on the design, Roberto Mendizaba, CEO of Skyluft, said, “There was no other solution for us than VIOSO; the architectural design is as complex as it is unique, so it was an interesting challenge for us. We knew immediately that VIOSO had the technology to make this warping happen, and we are delighted with the result. The calibration software handled the complexity incredibly well.”

In total, Skyluft installed 9 Christie DWU630-GS projectors with 0.36 UST lenses, all of which were warped and blended using VIOSO6 calibration software. To enable camera-based calibration, they deployed three cameras across the 27 m² expanse, including one 185° fisheye calibration kit and two 89° wide-angle cameras, which provided complete coverage.

Ensuring this was a truly immersive experience, the content was created with Unreal Engine, which allowed real-time visual content with multiple synchronised outputs.  LIDAR Sensors were integrated to detect the movement of visitors and generate interactive visual responses, such as frightening fish, reacting jellyfish, or flowers blooming. To complete the interactivity, the application allows users to switch between day and night. Tapping the sun icon triggers a sunrise with flying birds, while tapping the moon icon changes the environment to a darker, nighttime scene where fireflies appear.

The installation is a finalist in the “Best AV Integration Project in Latin America” category at the prestigious CALA Awards.