Ecuador - Automotive manufacturer Kia has opened Kia E-Ground in Quito, its first experience centre for sustainable mobility solutions in Latin America. At the heart of this space is an immersive installation designed and integrated by Ecuadorian company Skyluft, which relies on Christie GS Series 1DLP laser projectors to deliver realistic visuals across curved and interactive surfaces.
Covering 1,400sq.m, Kia E-Ground is fully self-sustainable. Its mission is to inspire both the region and the world to move towards a greener future. The permanent exhibition combines innovation and nature to help visitors connect with the importance of sustainability.
The centrepiece is a 27sq.m helical tunnel inspired by the Fibonacci sequence, a mathematical pattern that reflects how life unfolds in nature, visible in flower buds, seashells, and galaxies. Inside, visitors can dive into marine life from the Galápagos Islands or wander through the Amazon rainforest.
To project onto the curved walls and floor, Skyluft deployed nine Christie DWU630-GS projectors with Ultra Short Throw (UST) lenses, capable of creating large-scale images from very short distances. Mounted on the ceiling of the spiral-shaped tunnel, three projectors are aimed at the floor while the others cover the curved walls.
The content, powered by Unreal Engine, is generated in real-time and enhanced with LIDAR sensors that track audience movement to trigger interactive reactions such as startled fish, pulsating jellyfish, or blooming flowers.
“We chose Christie projectors for their reliability and performance. The DWU630-GS models are low maintenance, maintain uniform brightness over time, and with the new UST lenses, we were able to tackle the challenge of projecting in a complex space with multiple radii,” says Roberto Mendizábal, CEO of Skyluft.
He adds: “The spiral shape and the need for precise warping with nine projectors made this a one-of-a-kind challenge in the region. Christie’s RealBlack technology greatly helped with the blending and was key to achieving flawless results. The projectors are spectacular, and we also selected Christie One Mount ceiling mounts to simplify projector alignment - it was absolutely the right choice and made the process much easier. Thanks to all these factors, we created a realistic, interactive space that now welcomes more than 500 visitors a day.”