The Power Of Kinetic Design In Sport And Entertainment: ARX's World-Leading Solutions
Lily Mckeown | 6th August 2025
Discover how ARX’s pioneering kinetic design solutions are transforming sport and entertainment venues across the globe.
Kinetic design represents a shift in how architecture is conceived and experienced. Rather than treating buildings as static structures, it introduces movement as a functional and aesthetic component. In sports arenas, entertainment venues and public spaces, kinetic systems enable environments to adapt, from retractable roofs that respond to weather conditions to modular stages that reconfigure for different performances.
By integrating motion into architectural design, kinetic architecture enhances flexibility, efficiency and user engagement. It allows spaces to transform according to changing needs, optimising performance while maintaining a strong visual and experiential impact.
Landmark Projects: A Testament to Innovation
ARX’s portfolio reflects a sustained commitment to innovation, technical excellence and design integrity. Landmark projects such as Wimbledon and Wembley exemplify the transformative potential of kinetic architecture, where dynamic systems enable spaces to adapt seamlessly to changing functional and environmental demands.
From stadiums with retractable roofs to entertainment venues featuring reconfigurable stages, these projects demonstrate the versatility and performance benefits of kinetic design. Each development integrates engineering precision with architectural creativity, setting new benchmarks for adaptability, efficiency and user experience within the built environment.
Collaborating with Specifiers: A seamless Journey from concept to reality
At ARX, we recognise that early collaboration with specifiers is fundamental to achieving successful project outcomes. Engaging from the initial stages ensures that design intent, technical requirements and performance objectives are fully aligned across disciplines. This integrated approach enables proactive problem-solving, optimised workflows and outcomes that consistently meet and often exceed client expectations.
Our team partners closely with specifiers to translate project requirements into practical, engineered solutions. Through every phase, from concept development and system design to installation and commissioning we provide informed technical guidance and continuous support, ensuring a cohesive and high-performing result.
Design Meets Delivery: The ARX Advantage
At ARX, design and delivery operate as an integrated process rather than distinct phases. Our design-led engineering methodology ensures that every project is planned and executed with precision, maintaining the highest standards of quality, performance and reliability. This approach enables the seamless realisation of large-scale kinetic systems that are both technically robust and visually refined.
By uniting design, engineering and delivery within a single, coordinated framework, we provide a fully integrated service across the entire project lifecycle. This end-to-end model enhances efficiency, minimises risk and ensures that the final outcome is a cohesive system, one that achieves optimal functionality while meeting the architectural intent and aesthetic vision.
Bring Your Vision to Life with ARX
Whether you’re developing initial concepts or advancing toward delivery, our team is ready to help you realise the full potential of kinetic design. Partner with us to bring innovative, adaptive architecture to life.