{"id":14791,"date":"2025-09-28T10:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T03:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/kinetic-sculpture-outlines-moving-face-onto-towers-stonework-in-french-theme-park\/"},"modified":"2025-09-28T10:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T03:30:00","slug":"kinetic-sculpture-outlines-moving-face-onto-towers-stonework-in-french-theme-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/kinetic-sculpture-outlines-moving-face-onto-towers-stonework-in-french-theme-park\/","title":{"rendered":"kinetic sculpture outlines moving face onto tower\u2019s stonework in french theme park"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">Leva designs kinetic face for Puy du Fou\u2019s L\u2019\u00c9p\u00e9e du Roi Arthur<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Turin-based engineering firm Leva has developed a large-scale <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/kinetic-installations\/\">kinetic<\/a> <\/strong>face installation for L\u2019\u00c9p\u00e9e du Roi Arthur, one of the performances at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/architecture-in-france\/\">France\u2019s<\/a><\/strong> Puy du Fou historical theme park. The permanent outdoor structure takes the form of a moving face, integrated into a tower, which animates during the show to represent the sorceress Morgane.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/interactive-installation\/\">installation<\/a><\/strong> combines mechanical precision with theatrical staging. Measuring 12 sqm, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/sculpture\/\">sculpture<\/a><\/strong> is composed of 206 custom-designed modules, each driven by a linear actuator with a 70-cm travel range. These elements work together to create a continuously moving surface capable of fluid, lifelike expression while remaining durable under outdoor performance conditions.<\/p>\n<p>all images courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leva.io\/\">Leva<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">kinetic face demonstrates the role of motion in stage design<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>At the core of the project is Leva\u2019s proprietary motion control system, which synchronizes the movements of every actuator. This allows the face to perform nuanced gestures and shifts that integrate into the show\u2019s narrative. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leva.io\/\">design team<\/a><\/strong> optimized the arrangement of modules to maximize visual resolution, ensuring the sculpture\u2019s geometry remains clear and legible from audience viewing distances.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The material and structural strategies emphasize both efficiency and long-term operability. Maintenance requirements were considered during the design phase, with modular construction simplifying future adjustments. The result is a dynamic wall sculpture that merges engineering with performance design, enhancing the immersive qualities of the Arthurian story. Leva\u2019s kinetic face installation at Puy du Fou extends the company\u2019s portfolio of large-scale kinetic works. Previous projects include the world\u2019s largest kinetic wall for Aramco\u2019s VIP innovation center and an interactive tunnel inspired by desert dunes in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Leva designs a kinetic face for Puy du Fou\u2019s L\u2019\u00c9p\u00e9e du Roi Arthur<\/p>\n<p>the moving sculpture represents the sorceress Morgane on stage<\/p>\n<p>a 12-square-meter surface animates within a stone tower<\/p>\n<p>the installation merges engineering precision with live performance<\/p>\n<p>206 custom modules form the expressive moving face<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>together, the modules create lifelike and fluid motion<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>optimized module layout ensures visual resolution and clarity<\/p>\n<p>the kinetic face integrates into the show\u2019s narrative<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>the dynamic sculpture enhances immersion in the Arthurian story<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>name:<\/strong>\u00a0Kinetic Face<br \/>\n<strong>designer-engineer:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leva.io\/\">Leva<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/leva.io\/\">@leva.io<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>location:<\/strong> Puy Du Fou, Les Epesses, France<\/p>\n<p><strong>client:<\/strong> Puy Du Fou<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>designboom has received this project from our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/readers-submit\">DIY submissions<\/a>\u00a0feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/readers\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/technology\/kinetic-sculpture-moving-face-tower-stonework-french-historical-theme-park-leva-09-28-2025\/\">kinetic sculpture outlines moving face onto tower\u2019s stonework in french theme park<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/\">designboom | architecture &amp; design magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leva designs kinetic face for Puy du Fou\u2019s L\u2019\u00c9p\u00e9e du Roi Arthur \u00a0 Turin-based engineering firm Leva has developed a large-scale kinetic face installation for L\u2019\u00c9p\u00e9e du Roi Arthur, one of the performances at France\u2019s &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[142],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.7 - 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