Qasr al Hosn
Interpretive media displays
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Overview
ngx joined an international team entrusted to restore the oldest stone building in Abu Dhabi—the fort at Qasr Al Hosn. Working alongside Barker Langham, we created a series of digital experiences that introduce audiences to the Bedu tribe’s way of life, the evolution of Abu Dhabi, and the birth of a nation. We animated large-scale projections for the fort’s walls, created immersive soundscapes for the galleries, and developed bilingual interactives.
Scope Highlights
- Archival Production
- UI and UX Design
- Original Animation
- Interactive Digital Exhibits
- Spatial Audio
We’d like to thank our project partners:
Historic Voices Come to Life
To successfully translate the historical source material into powerful immersive events, we substantively engaged with a whole lexicon of intangible cultural heritage—the ancient ways, expressions, and knowledge of Abu Dhabi’s ruling Al Bu Falah and the Bani Yas confederacy. The process required us to invest time early on in the project, to build trust and clarify requirements for work that addressed complex and culturally nuanced subject matter.
The use of contemporary media to represent historic identity was a key creative focus for our team. We were able to give form to the region’s storied past and activate the ancient space, offering modern audiences a compelling invitation to engage with history.
