U2 360 World Tour

Touring stage set for U2’s 360 Degree Tour. Engineering of a four-legged “giant claw” Stage Structure and Expanding Circular Screen. One of the largest structures ever toured - the stage weighs 220 tons. The central grid is raised 28 m high, while a central antenna reaches 51m high.

The Stage Structure uses 38 trucks for transportation & takes four days to erect and two days to dismantle.

Architect: Mark Fisher, Consultants: Chuck Hoberman & Buro Happold, Construction Management: Stageco Belgium, Production Management: Jake Berry, Client: U2, Completed: 2009

 
Photograph ©Ralph Larmann 

Photograph ©Ralph Larmann 

 
Courtesy of Stufish, Photograph  ©Ralph Larmann 

Courtesy of Stufish, Photograph  ©Ralph Larmann 

 
Courtesy of Stufish

Courtesy of Stufish