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Architects of Air: Pentalum

Architects of Air bring their monumental sculpture Pentalum to Middleton Hall in thecentre:mk.

Walk inside a luminarium . . . a huge walk-in sculpture that immerses the visitor in sound and colour to create a sense of wonder at this unique luminous light and vivid colour experience.

Pentalum is a celebration of the beauty of geometry, inspired by Islamic architecture, Gothic cathedrals, modern architectural innovators and nature. A 5-sided pentagon shape is the base for the main structure’s elements with the exception of the main dome, which, in order to achieve more volume, is heptagonal (7-sided) in form.

With its huge domes, colourful peaked star shapes and flashes of silver, Architects of Air bring something really quite magical and other-worldly to this shopping centre environment, giving visitors a unique and memorable experience.

Since 1992 Architects of Air’s luminaria have made over 600 exhibitions in 40 countries. From Berlin to Brooklyn, Hong Kong to Hawaii, Taipei to Tel Aviv, Sao Paulo to the Sydney Opera House, these incredible luminaria have enchanted audiences around the world.

See the Architects of Air website here

The Festival also presents a series of concerts inside Pentalum:

Kaffe Matthews (digital mixing) & Ray Lee (theremin), Wednesday 23 July - read more here

Tunde Jegede (cello and kora), Thursday 24 July - read more here

Hameed Khan Kawa (tabla), Friday 25 July - read more here

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR VISIT:

  • Ticket prices for Pentalum are inclusive of ticket charges and booking fees, no matter how you book (online, in person or by phone). If any other event is booked at the same time, then normal ticketing costs apply for those events.
  • An advance ticket can be bought up to 9.30am on the day of your visit for times between 11.30am and 4.30pm, and entitles the bearer entrance on the specified date and time. We advise that you arrive 10 minutes before the time indicated on your ticket.
  • If buying a walk-up ticket on the day of your visit, you may have to wait a short time before entrance is possible.
  • Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult.
  • Pentalum is wheelchair accessible.
  • Shoes are to be removed before entering the structure to avoid damage to the fabric. Wearing socks or having bare feet is fine. There is a rack to store your shoes within the structure's area.
  • Please tell us if you are coming in a large group so we can help you manage your visit.
  • Please note that Pentalum has a maximum capacity of 80 visitors at any one time. There is no time restriction on how long you stay, though we suggest 20 minutes as the maximum time, allowing other visitors to enter the structure.
  • Last admission is at 6pm.

Date & Time 18-27 July 2014

11am - 6pm (last admission)


Venue centre:mk (Shopping Centre) MK9 3EP

Tickets Full Price: £4, Under 16s: £3
Family of 4 (max 2 adults) £12


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