Squint/Opera are experts at blending digital media with physical reality.
Using the power of narrative, we help our clients craft digital content that can communicate, enhance or immerse an audience. We are a creative company specialising in crafting extraordinary and unforgettable experiences that communicate with impact and leave lasting impressions.
With over 20 years of experience and studios in London, New York and Dubai, we have an international portfolio of clients and projects that span many sectors.
Recent Projects
The Empire State Building Observatory
We worked on the Empire State Building Observatory, transforming the queuing experience into a carefully choreographed journey, seamlessly linking Squint/Opera designed digital elements with the building’s expansive history and current relevance in pop culture.
The result is an immersive experience which excites, educates and entertains visitors from the Empire State Building’s entrance to its observation deck. A core contributor within the best-in-class team of interdisciplinary professionals, including exhibition designers Thinc Design and creative audio studio Antfood, we created digital elements for over 40 unique exhibits within the permanent exhibition. Spanning over 35,000 square feet, the exhibits range from large-scale projection-mapped experience to single-user virtual viewers.
Oman Across Ages
Oman Across Ages is a new national museum that will celebrate the creation of a nation, praise human endeavour and inspire young Omanis to connect to their rich history. The project has been many years in the making and is the vision of the late His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said.
Oman Across Ages is a museum in two parts; the history of Oman up to 1970 and the 50-year renaissance that followed under the reign of the late Sultan Qaboos. The museum is of epic proportions and forms a unique legacy built to inspire the next generation. Squint/Opera produced over 50 media installations ranging from ultra-large format film and animation, interactive content and VR. Over the course of five years, we collaborated with Omanis to elevate their rich stories into experiences which will inspire generations to come.
Peak Tram
The Peak Tram is one of Hong Kong’s most recognisable tourist attractions and the oldest funicular in Asia. It has carried visitors to the top of Victoria Peak since 1888 and currently provides transport for over 4 million passengers per year. As a part of the redevelopment of the Peak Tram, Squint/Opera was commissioned in collaboration with Sarner International Ltd to create immersive digital media for the Peak Tram’s new visitor experience.
Squint/Opera created elements of a visitor experience that would provide informative entertainment for 1000+ waiting passengers at any one time, whilst respecting the tramway as a functional mode of public transport.
Four immersive installations were developed to enhance the queuing experience for the Peak Tram: Once Upon a Tram, The Beating Heart, Upper Terminus and Go Wild at The Peak
Lift 109 Experience at Battersea Power Station
Squint Opera was responsible for the creative and digital design of a brand new, state-of-the-art immersive exhibition at Battersea Power Station. The experience celebrates the Grade II* listed building’s historic and cultural influence. Set in Turbine Hall A, the exhibition serves as a prelude to the epic Lift 109 which at the peak of the station’s northwest chimney, offers unparalleled 360° views over London.
Battersea Power Station is an iconic piece of British history with its own story to tell. The station powered a fifth of London before shutting down in 1983. Battersea then became Iconic in pop culture and a mainstay on the bank of the Thames.
Squint/Opera worked with Ralph Appelbaum Associates to tell that story through dynamic animations, interactive tables, immersive media and soundscapes.
Abrahamic Family House
The Abrahamic Family House encompasses a mosque, a church, a synagogue, and a Forum where visitors are invited to participate in a unique environment, including guided tours, exhibitions, and opportunities to foster knowledge exchange.
Squint/Opera produced immersive media for three dynamic and engaging installations at this ambitious cultural site. Our media looks, in turn, at journeys of faith through everyday lives, the symbolism of light, the importance of the word, and the coming together of faith communities in places of worship. They each express elements of common humanity across three distinct faiths. They are deeply underpinned by the core messages of peaceful coexistence, mutual understanding, empathy, and acceptance promoted by the Abrahamic Family House.
Our media grows from and responds to the simplicity and beauty of the architecture – designed by Ghanaian-British architect Sir David Adjaye.
Team Members
Commercial: Matt Quinn – Commercial Director
Matt works between our New York and London studios, where he leads Squint/Opera’s overall commercial strategy and looks for new opportunities for Squint in the US. Prior to his move to NYC, Matt spent a decade running his own design studio in London, working on major projects within real estate, architecture and culture.
For any commercial opportunities, please contact Matt below:
matt.quinn@squintopera.com
People and Culture: Alex Willcock – Talent Manager
Alex brings in and manages talent across Squint/Opera. From growing our in-house teams to finding the best freelancers and consultants for Squint projects, Alex loves creating opportunities for people to shine and creating an inclusive working environment. With a background in film and fashion, he has helped to crew up major projects, including the audio-visual content for Showtown, Blackpool’s first museum and heritage-based attraction.
For any recruitment or talent enquiries, please contact Alex below:
alex.willcock@squintopera.com
Press and Marketing: Edward Dexter – Marketing Assistant
Edward is a Marketing Assistant who supports the Marketing and Business Development teams at Squint/Opera. He is responsible for managing Squint’s external communications, assisting with content creation and the general promotion of the company. He enjoys championing the dynamic and insightful projects Squint produce and the learning opportunities that come from promoting a ground-breaking design studio.
For press enquiries or marketing opportunities, please contact Edward below:
edward.dexter@squintopera.com
