Muzamil Mutalib

advisor

City University Malaysia

Malaysia

Lecturer specializing in Interior Design and Architecture, with a strong passion for blending… more

This project is an exhilarating fusion of digital imagination and tactile spatial design. Inspired by the ethos of the Metaverse and grounded in the raw aesthetics of industrial design, the proposed karting arena in Bangalore redefines the boundaries between virtual intensity and physical experience. The concept of wayfinding into color through featurism brilliantly navigates users through a curated experience of speed, light and form. The use of curved and angular design elements, coupled with raw materials like exposed timber beams and tire barriers, creates a gritty, immersive environment that echoes both digital gaming and urban underground culture. The integration of industrial textures with soft furnishings provides a nuanced balance between masculinity and comfort, making the space exciting yet approachable.

Technically, the multi-level track design is commendable for its spatial rhythm and visual accessibility. Strategic lighting, vibrant wayfinding cues and thematic wall graphics elevate the immersive quality, enhancing both function and atmosphere. The proposal captures the energy of a virtual world while remaining grounded in smart spatial planning.

Overall, this design is a bold and imaginative leap that transforms a recreational space into a cinematic, multi-sensory experience—where the physical realm races alongside the digital future.