Currently in its schematic design phase but set to hit the road next year, Norwegian firm Various Architects, have undertaken the design and engineering of a unique venue to host a series of arts performances in the world's biggest arena of it's kind - all for the Arts Alliance Productions' 'ID – Identity of the Soul' production.

The Mobile Performance Venue (MPV) can be transported in 30 standard 40 ft containers (or 20 without the optional roof) and requires 2 weeks for assembly and one week to pull it all down and pack it up for shipping to its next desitnation. Not bad for a concert hall which will be able to hold 3500 people in a central performance space of around 2000 sq m.   Consisting of the central performance chamber separate from an outer circle which hosts backstage and green rooms, office space, cloakrooms and toilet facilities, there is also a mezzanine level included in the design for exhibitions or to accommodate a VIP area. The design also houses five overhead cinema projectors in strategic positions around the circumference which project onto 12 by 7 metre screens. Live performance space was also necessary to accommodate dance performances which accompany the show. The volume of the structure is constructed from interconnected, hexagonal inflatable modules in clear and white PVC. This structure is then supported by a ‘bicycle wheel’ truss providing lateral stability for the project and full or partial coverage of the performance space. Optional mesh or solid pvc covers will provide shade in hot dry climates or rain protection in wet countries.