TABLE TOPS THEMED

The step-and-repeat wall at the entrance to the gala had a look that mirrored the look of the museum with a curving wall that also suggested motion.

Seating, including modern chrome dining chairs and mirrored tables, was inspired by materials found in autos.

A tilted bar suggested speed, while the mirrored front nodded to auto bodies and looked like a checkered flag.

The production team installed a 82- by 196-foot clear-top tent structure on the third level of the museum’s parking structure.

Mirrored tabletops and chrome-like open-backed chairs referenced the textures and finishes of automobiles.

Sponsor Hot Wheels provided toy takeaways at place settings.

RG partnered with Stereobot to create four 180-foot-long curved ceiling structures that evoked the look of the museum's ribbon-like facade. Lighting in the Petersen's signature red color gave the party space a dramatic look.

The circular center stage was surrounded by a floor-to-ceiling translucent scrim that allowed for 3-D projection mapping.

Entertainers interacted with projections that showed scenes of the revamped museum's architecture, referenced in decor throughout the party space.

A "Start Your Engines" sign nodded to the overall automotive theme.

Swirling floral arrangements also referenced the idea of cars, motion, and the building's architecture.

Presenting sponsor Porsche, as well as Maserati, BMW Beverly Hills, and Hyundai, were among the roster of event sponsors. A vehicle from Porsche stood sentry outside the dinner tent, bathed in focused light reminiscent of an elegant auto show display.

The ribbon-like exterior of the revamped museum inspired many facets of its grand re-opening gala.