What the Las Vegas Sphere means for creative construction?

The Las Vegas sphere was already getting plenty of attention, even before construction was begun. This incredibly innovative design is now at the point of being a reality and is being labeled by many as the future of entertainment. There is no doubt that it is impressive, in terms of size, and also what it offers to the shows and events that it could host. But what does the Las Vegas sphere actually mean for creative construction?

Expectations about size are being revised up

The Las Vegas sphere is creative construction on a massive scale. It’s expected to be the largest spherical structure in the world and can accommodate up to 20,000 standing spectators. That is a huge upgrade on most of the existing options. It can seat more than 17,000 people so the numbers are vast in terms of how many people are going to be able to experience what is going on inside. The dome itself is an incredible feat of creative engineering, weighing in at 13,000 tons and using six million pounds of steel to make.

Ideas about what can be achieved with creative construction are shifting too

The interior of the Las Vegas sphere houses a 160,000 foot wraparound screen and the exterior, 580,000 feet of LED display. The display can accommodate 16k by 16k picture resolution. It also has a custom designed spatial audio system, will offer connectivity for all guests and can also deliver a multisensory experience that includes wind and scents. Not only that but the Las Vegas sphere also features an infrasound haptic system that will mean the audience will be able to feel the sound. All of this adds up to creative construction that supports a multisensory experience that is essentially on another level from anything that has been designed before.

Redefining what a multi purpose venue really looks like

The Las Vegas sphere is going to be one of the first truly multi purpose venues of its kind because it has such a wide array of different features running through its construction. For example, it could be used for immersive filmed entertainment, live events like music concerts, as well as spectacular gaming and other experiences that offer a whole new type of entertainment. The team at the Las Vegas sphere have confirmed that they are “focusing on live action first,” which is why camera systems on 3D rigs have already been placed in the building. Versatility is going to be redefined with the Las Vegas sphere, which can host the most innovative and disruptive events – but also those that are more traditional. For example, the LED sphere could also be used to host content at a more traditional aspect ratio, such as the Super Bowl.

The Las Vegas sphere is a truly innovative design that is blowing apart any previous limits that had been placed on creative construction and what can be achieved with it. It means a new era is dawning where creative construction is concerned.