Kwsa Ukuta wa Kinetiki by Leva Engineering is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award in Usanifu wa Usakinishaji Competition Category.
FedhaUsakinishaji· 2025
Kwsa Ukuta wa Kinetiki
Client: Leva Engineering
Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award Winner in Usakinishaji Category
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About Kwsa Ukuta wa Kinetiki
Kwsa ni usanifu wa ukuta wa kinetiki uliopo katika Kituo cha Ubunifu cha Aramco mjini Riyadh. Kazi hii inashughulikia eneo la mita za mraba 209 na imeundwa kwa kuta sita za moduli, kila moja ikiwa na upana wa milimita 6000 na urefu wa milimita 7000. Mwendo unazalishwa na mota za hatua (stepper motors) 20,000 zinazoendesha mfumo maalum wa skrubu ya kuongoza na levea kwa usahihi wa milimita 0.1. Vipengele vilivyotengenezwa kwa teknopolima zinazojilainisha zenyewe havihitaji mafuta ya kulainisha na vinaruhusu ufikiaji wa mbele kwa ajili ya matengenezo. Mfuatano wa mwendo ulioratibiwa unaundwa kutokana na video ya rangi ya kijivu (grayscale), ambapo viwango vya mwangaza vinaamua kiwango cha mwendo.
The Recognition
About the Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award
Kwsa Ukuta wa Kinetiki ni mshindi wa Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award, utambuzi wenye heshima kubwa ya ajabu unaotolewa kwa miundo ya hali ya juu kabisa, ya kupendeza na ya kuvutia. Washindi wa Fedha ni kazi zinazong'aa mno na bunifu kupita kiasi zinazoonyesha utaalamu bora, kipaji na busara ya wabunifu wao. Kwsa Ukuta wa Kinetiki inatarajiwa kuwa kazi nzuri ya kuigwa ambayo ni ya kitaalamu kwa kiasi kikubwa na yenye ubunifu wa kina. Muundo huu ulioshinda Tuzo ya Fedha ya A' Design Award ni uvumbuzi unaojulikana sana na kupendwa, unaonufaisha na kupanua mipaka ya sanaa, sayansi, usanifu na teknolojia. Kwsa Ukuta wa Kinetiki ni kazi inayotamaniwa mno inayochochea hamu, huleta hisia chanya na huzua mshangao na mastaajabu.
Behind the Design
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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
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