Kwsa Rindrina Mihetsika by Leva Engineering

Kwsa Rindrina Mihetsika by Leva Engineering is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Volafotsy in Famolavolana Fampisehoana Competition Category.

VolafotsyFampisehoana· 2025

Kwsa Rindrina Mihetsika

by Leva Engineering

Client: Leva Engineering

A' Design Award Volafotsy Winner in Fampisehoana Category

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The Design

About Kwsa Rindrina Mihetsika

Kwsa dia fametrahana rindrina mihetsika (kinetic wall) hita ao amin'ny Foibe Fanavaozana Aramco any Riyadh. Mandrakotra 209 metatra toradroa ny asa ary noforonina avy amin'ny rindrina modularly enina, samy manana sakany 6000 mm sy haavo 7000 mm. Ny fihetsehana dia vokarin'ny motera stepper miisa 20.000 izay mampandeha rafitra visy fitarihana sy tanan-tsavily natao manokana miaraka amin'ny fahamarinan-toerana 0,1 mm. Ny singa vita amin'ny teknopolimera mandona-menaka ho azy dia tsy mila menaka fandonahana ary mamela fidirana avy eo anoloana ho an'ny fikojakojana. Ny filaharana fihetsehana voarindra dia noforonina avy amin'ny horonan-tsary miloko volombatolalaka (grayscale), izay amaritan'ny sandan'ny hazavana ny haben'ny fihetsehana.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Volafotsy

Nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ny famolavolana Kwsa Rindrina Mihetsika, fankasitrahana malaza be omena ny famolavolana ambaratonga ambony, tsara tarehy ary mahavariana. Ny mpandresy Volafotsy dia asa mamirapiratra dia mamirapiratra ary mamorona dia mamorona izay maneho ny fahaizana, ny talenta ary ny fahamaotinan-tsain'ny mpamolavola azy. Andrasana ho asa mahagaga, ohatra tsara, mahay amin'ny asa ary vaovao amin'ny halalin-tsaina ny famolavolana Kwsa Rindrina Mihetsika. Ity famolavolana nandresy ny A' Design Award Volafotsy ity dia fikarohana miavaka be ary ankafizina izay mahasoa ary mampandroso ny sisintanin'ny zavakanto, ny siansa, ny famolavolana ary ny teknolojia. Ny famolavolana Kwsa Rindrina Mihetsika dia famoronana mahazo fitaka be izay mamaly ny faniriana, mitondra fihetseham-po tsara ary mamelona fahagagana sy fahatalanjonana.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Kwsa is a 209 square meter kinetic installation located at the Aramco Innovation Center in Riyadh. It is the largest kinetic wall ever built. The system enables fluid, choreographed movement powered by discreet technology. Engineered for long-term reliability and aesthetic simplicity, the wall integrates seamlessly into its environment and contributes to the spatial narrative without drawing attention to its underlying mechanism.
Dimensions & Packaging: Total surface: 209 square meters.
Configuration: 6 modular walls, each W 6000 mm x H 7000 mm.
Actuation system: 20,000 stepper motors, custom lead screw and lever mechanism.
Precision: 0.1 mm.
Motor update rate: every 20 ms via custom full-duplex protocol.
Control boards: cross-shaped PCBs embedded in chassis.
Maintenance: front access, no lubrication required.
Tags: Kinetic wall, Mechatronic installation, Interactive architecture, Smart facade, Precision engineering, Hidden technology, Architectural motion, Media art
Production Technology: The installation features a custom lever-based motion system powered by high-helix lead screws and 20,000 stepper motors. Motion is controlled by cross-shaped PCBs integrated in the chassis. Components are made of self-lubricating technopolymers. Production involved advanced CAD simulation, CNC machining, precision adhesive bonding tools, and an automated QA pipeline for centesimal repeatability.
Design Challenge: A key challenge was ensuring sub-millimeter precision across six modular walls while maintaining silent, front-accessible operation. Custom electronics, motion systems, and mounting structures had to be developed under tight deadlines and Oil & Gas safety standards. Additional complexity came from the need to coordinate with other installations in the space, requiring both mechanical and digital integration from early design stages.
Research: This applied research aimed to develop a precise and low-maintenance kinetic system for architectural use. The team used CAD simulations, structural analysis, CNC machining, and real-time testing to refine the mechanism. The outcome included a self-lubricating motion system and a control protocol managing 20,000 motors. The result supports scalable, synchronized motion for integration in complex multimedia environments.
Inspiration: The design was inspired by the need to create a dynamic architectural feature that integrates naturally with other interactive installations. The objective was to automate motion with high precision while keeping all technology hidden. Every technical decision—from motion control to structural layout—was aimed at achieving visual clarity, acoustic silence, and seamless synchronization within the larger experience.
Project Duration: The project lasted a total of approximately 12 months:
5 months of prototyping, engineering and testing, 2 months on-site setup, 1 month of tuning. Deployment in 2024.
Operation Flow: The wall performs choreographed movements that follow pre-programmed sequences, timed with other media in the space. Designers create these sequences using grayscale video inputs, where brightness values determine the degree of motion. A custom 3D simulation tool allows teams to preview and adjust movement in real time, helping to translate visual ideas into physical motion with clarity and control.
Team Members: Leva Engineering CEO: Matteo Mosca
Leva Engineering CTO: Gabriele Gambotto
Contractor: Nesma
Engineering Consultant: Dar Al-Handasah
Concept, Design & Media Production: Tamschick Media+Space
System Integrator: Creative Technology