“Big-O” Expo 2012 - Yeosu, South Korea - Opening May - Aug 2012

The Big-O is a unique concept created by ECA2.

The 45m tall sculpture combines expressive architecture and multimedia show design.

At night the ECA2 multimedia presentation transforms the sculpture into a unique show that embraces the Yeosu 2012 Expo themes.

The entertainment takes the audience on a fantastic and unforgettable journey that celebrates the Ocean.

The Big-O structure is formed from a circular steel truss 35m diameter supported on concrete legs.  The legs stand on the roof of a control and projection island located in a tidal lagoon opposite an audience promenade.  The top of the Big-O is 45m above mean sea level.  The elliptical opening in the Big-O is 30m high and 25m wide.  The opening is filled by a water curtain.  The perimeter of the truss is lined with fire, fountain and lighting effects.

 The ECA2 dedicated show control system will synchronize hundreds of special effects:

• WATER DESIGN: 24 moving water canon in 360° and the largest and highest water curtain in the world (45m height).

• SPECIAL EFFECTS DESIGN: 24 flame generators, Several hundred of mist nozzles, 5 lasers.

• LIGHT DESIGN & IMAGES: 58 moving heads 1500W in Weatherproof enclosures, 6 video projectors 35 000 Lumen.

 The semi-permanent multimedia show runs from May through August 2012

http://www.worldexpo2012.com/