
The Central Exhibit immerses the visitors into the universe surrounding them with the boundless feeling. The ceiling installation consists of a large LED mesh, displaying the Milky Way. In the center, there are 5 rows of transparent screens placed on turning platforms, allowing for many variations of display positioning for different types of shows. Each station have a screen and leap motion technology device for the visitors to interact with the displayed visuals.

The scenography draws from the intricate beauty of multi-star systems. Animated LED strips mimic their orbits, while holo-fan stations display scaled-down versions. At the core, visitors compete to create the most stable system, which is projected onto a smoke screen in real time, updating with each new record.

installation explores other cosmic messengers beyond light—such as gravitational waves, neutrinos, and cosmic rays—that scientists use to understand the universe. This area features a physical installation where visitors can interact with headset-like stations that allow them to listen to the sounds of these cosmic phenomena. The space is further enhanced with immersive projections on the discs hanging from the ceiling, creating a dynamic and visually engaging env

The zone explores the light spectrum through narrowing curved walls and a shifting light strip. Brushed aluminum surfaces amplify the colors for an immersive effect. The first core exhibit lets visitors create and tint steam clouds while learning about nebula colors. The observatory area features interactive telescope screens. The second core exhibit compares historical telescopes with models and interactive displays. Digital telescopes throughout the zone mimic real ones.

The *Celestial Symphony* exhibit lets visitors convert Hubble images into sound. Using LED touchscreens, they select an image, transforming its wavelengths into sound waves for a multisensory experience. The *Gamma Ray Burst Lab* is an immersive space showcasing the universe in motion. After learning about gamma rays, visitors use scanners to detect bursts, revealing data on mass, distance, and afterglow wavelengths like X-rays and ultraviolet light.

The *Sunroom* is a semi-open, immersive space featuring a large touch-reactive sun globe that creates flares upon contact, offering a striking visual and photo opportunity. Light subtly separates the zone while artistically conveying information about the sun. The dome structure seamlessly blends into its surroundings with a reflective outer shell, while the illuminated interior creates a distinct atmosphere.

The zone is composed with a dome of lenses positioned above an exhibit called the "Galaxies Dancefloor." The lenses are carefully arranged to create a visually immersive and dynamic environment, where the interaction between light and space plays a central role.
XIAMEN PLANETARIUM
Exhibition and Spatial Design in Progress
As a part of the team of studio MAST, in collaboration with E.B.T.
Xiamen Planetarium is a large-scale project that is expected to open in 2027. It features several exhibitions all related to space. Mast had taken the role of designing the Universe and the Visible and Invisible Light exhibitions.