Adaptive seating by Amsterdam Berlin supports Nike ACG activation
Amsterdam Berlin developed an adaptive seating system for Nike ACG during the Inter All Conditions Cup 2026. The project translated experiential communication into a physical structure designed for mobility, efficiency, and temporary deployment. The independent creative agency, known for producing spatial experiences that transform abstract narratives into tangible encounters, applied its cross-disciplinary methodology to a modular solution supporting activation environments where adaptability and logistical precision were required.
Working at the intersection of communication and design, the Amsterdam Berlin team addressed the demands of event infrastructure by prioritising portability and minimal environmental impact. The seating system formed part of the All Conditions Pitch concept, defined as a modular and non-invasive installation capable of being transported and assembled by participants in diverse locations. This framework aligned with Nike ACG’s emphasis on functional resilience and situational responsiveness within outdoor and urban activation contexts.
The system was engineered as an ultra-lightweight configuration enabling transportation on foot, allowing rapid repositioning without reliance on heavy logistics. By reducing material mass while maintaining usability, the project responded to the operational realities of temporary sporting environments where accessibility and speed directly influence execution quality. Installation and removal were designed to be completed within approximately one hour, reinforcing efficiency during time-sensitive event cycles.
Amsterdam Berlin’s global production network supported the realisation of the system through coordinated research and fabrication expertise. Access to specialised collaborators across regions contributed to shorter lead times and precise delivery, ensuring that the physical outcome aligned with communication objectives while maintaining technical reliability. This distributed workflow reflects contemporary experiential production models where collaborative integration enhances scalability and responsiveness.
The project further addressed environmental considerations through its non-invasive deployment strategy. The seating system was developed to leave no traces following removal, reinforcing responsible site interaction within temporary spatial activations. Such an approach acknowledges the growing relevance of reversible infrastructure in experience design, particularly in contexts where cultural and physical sensitivity guide production choices.
By translating narrative positioning into material presence, Amsterdam Berlin reinforced the communicative dimension of spatial intervention. The adaptive seating system functioned not only as event infrastructure but also as a component of experiential storytelling tied to participation and movement. Within the Inter All Conditions Cup framework, the structure contributed to a spatial language supporting engagement while reflecting Nike ACG’s All Conditions ethos.
All images courtesy of Amsterdam Berlin, shared with permission
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