TERENCE LAM'S WHITE SUMMER SHOW

The Hong Kong Coliseum turned into a kinetic storytelling arena when Ruby Law, founder of RULA Design Studio, unveiled a seven‑meter white cube that folds, glows and morphs throughout Terence Lam’s White Summer concert. The sculptural centerpiece sits beneath two circular LED screens, creating a striking contrast between the rigid square and the surrounding round light panels—a visual metaphor for the show’s theme of duality, where light and shadow, joy and melancholy intertwine . 

From the opening act, the cube dominates the stage as a static, pristine block. Its stark white surface reflects the blinding summer sun projected from the overhead screens, casting deep shadows that echo the concert’s exploration of contrast. As the performance progresses, the cube begins to unfold, its panels swinging outward to reveal a glowing “+” symbol on the floor. This simple cross becomes a sign of unison, a visual cue that disparate elements are converging into a single narrative thread.

Aerial choreography defines the concert’s second half. Terence Lam lies on a bed as his “soul” lifts away, rising into a suspended space where his shadow drifts above him. The floating fragments of memory, rendered as weightless shapes, interact with the audience’s light, creating a sensation of gravity‑free movement. The design draws on Daoist ideas of transcendence, suggesting that letting go of past attachments can lead to a higher state of being . 

Behind the spectacle, a dedicated engineering and construction crew rebuilt the flying mechanisms after a three‑year venue restriction. Their effort made possible the seamless transitions, rapid unfolding of the massive cube, and precise aerial lifts that kept the performance fluid and safe . The visual language of “White Summer” hinges on the interplay of geometric forms—square versus circle, static versus kinetic—and the emotional journey from recollection to renewal. Ruby Law’s modular cube not only serves as a stage prop but also as a narrative device. The unfolding cube stands as a testament to innovative stage design, proving that a simple geometric shape, when engineered with imagination, can become a powerful conduit for storytelling. 

Credits:

Artist: Terence Lam 

Set designer: @i.m.rula 

Organiser: A+ Music | Live Nation 

Concert director: Alex Fung @enjoylifeaf 

Producer: Mark Cheng 

Lighting designer: Tsoi Chung Lun 

Visual designer: Chu Fung (Visual Tailors) 

Stage construction: Art Design & Production Limited 

Lighting and structural construction: JKbrothers Production  

Photographer: Right Eyeball Studio