After the lockdown, there has been a renewed respect for nature.Īn exciting programme of events and talks will invite visitors to enjoy this amazing artwork in a variety of ways. In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the artwork may provide the viewer with a new perspective of our place on the planet a sense that societies of the Earth are all interconnected and that we have a responsibility toward one another. The artwork also acts as a mirror to major events in society. Common features of the experience for astronauts are a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment. The installation creates a sense of the Overview Effect, which was first described by author Frank White in 1987. In Greek Mythology 'Gaia' is the personification of the Earth. It has been recreated from 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth's surface and each centimetre of the sculpture represents 21km of our planet.Ī specially made surround sound composition by BAFTA award winning Composer Dan Jones is played alongside the sculpture. Measuring six metres in diameter, the internally-lit sphere is 2.1 million times smaller than the real Earth. The awe-inspiring art installation, called Gaia, is by the same artist who brought the moon to The Collection in 2019, Luke Jerram. Visitors will be able to gaze upon the Earth as if from space, without ever having to leave the atmosphere.
Explore our planet like never before with Gaia by Luke Jerram. The extensive meeting space features a magnificent ballroom that can host up to 600 people and an impressive auditorium, which comfortably accommodates 350 attendees and is equipped with the latest technology, including a lift stage.Get ready to see the world at The Collection Museum. Hilton Porto Gaia also offers more than 2,200 square meters of dedicated conference, event and meeting rooms. The space also hosts a dynamic fitness centre, with a fully equipped gym open to the public, and a stylish studio ideal for the practice of yoga, pilates and clinical pilates. Guests can relax in dedicated rest areas and take advantage of the heated indoor pool, which references the building’s port wine history with its garnet-toned design. The hotel’s wellness centre, meanwhile, spread more than 1,100 square metres, emphasises ‘slow beauty’, a holistic approach to the body, mind, and spirit. The building’s two bars are an extension of this concept, with areas dedicated to artisan coffee prepared by specialist baristas and to the art of mixology, with signature cocktails that can be enjoyed with a panoramic view over the banks of the Douro River. Portela takes his inspiration from authentic local cuisine, interpreted with a modern and contemporary twist using locally sourced ingredients. With a range of drinking and dining options, guests can enjoy the hotel’s two bars and restaurant, the latter of which is headed by celebrated chef Hugo Portela. The hotel’s rooms have also been designed with the building’s history in mind, and many offer excellent views of the Douro River and the historic centre of Porto-Gaia. Drawing on Porto-Gaia’s rich heritage, the hotel’s interior has been styled by the award-winning Portuguese designer Nini de Andrade Silva to offer contemporary comfort and sophisticated design throughout the eight floors and 32,000-square-meter space. Image credit: Hilton Image credit: HiltonĪ 40 million Euro project development project preserved the property’s classic shape and structure, whilst substantial refurbishments took place influenced by the building’s unique character.
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