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How sixteen containers became a Helsing landmark at ILA Berlin

Helsing’s chalet at ILA Berlin 2026 with a red CA-1 Europa display screen and aircraft positioned alongside

Helsing

Industry

Aerospace & Defence

Services Provided

Concept Design, Visualisation, Design, Spatial Planning, Technical Drawings, Approvals & Certifications, Build/Fabrication, Install & Dismantle, Graphics Coordination, Graphics Print, Audio-Visual, Technical Production, Electrics, Furniture, Site Services, Logistics, Waste Management, Project Management
ILA Berlin 2026
Berlin ExpoCenter Airport

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Germany
Equinox transformed sixteen container blocks into a fully equipped hospitality chalet with a dedicated simulation space at ILA Berlin.

Project Challenge

Build a temporary structure that delivers the look, feel and functionality of a permanent building. Spaces required included:

  • Three meeting rooms
  • One boardroom
  • Two demo rooms
  • Fully functioning kitchen
  • Hospitality-grade dining and networking space
  • Roof terrace
  • Toilets

Equinox Delivery

Complete end-to-end build using sixteen container blocks, including interior and exterior construction, AV, HVAC, catering infrastructure, graphics and full associated logistics.

Impact/Outcome

The structure and brand environment was commissioned to support product launches, high-level and diplomatic meetings, product displays and simulations, and VIP hospitality.

Exterior of Helsing’s two-storey chalet beside the CA-1 Europa aircraft at ILA Berlin 2026
Front entrance and branded façade of Helsing’s chalet at ILA Berlin 2026, with the CA-1 Europa aircraft alongside
Rear exterior of Helsing’s chalet at ILA Berlin 2026 with branded partner units and arriving visitors
Illuminated staircase inside Helsing’s ILA Berlin chalet beside the words “Protecting our democracies”
Private lounge inside Helsing’s ILA Berlin chalet with leather seating and “Protecting our democracies” wall signage
Meeting room inside Helsing’s ILA Berlin chalet with aircraft graphics, presentation screen and conference table
Visitors using interactive simulator stations inside Helsing’s chalet at ILA Berlin 2026
Outdoor hospitality terrace at Helsing’s ILA Berlin 2026 chalet with black seating and branded parasols

Working with Equinox Group

Every project starts with a conversation. Our answers to the questions clients ask most often are just below, from first brief to final breakdown, so you know what to expect when we partner on your next brand experience.

We already have an agency

Perfect, we already build agency concepts on-time, on-budget and to the required standard.

We can support alongside them, or step in and take full delivery when needed.

Yes, we work to your brand processes, timelines, approvals and ways of working.

Start with a short stand audit or a quick feasibility chat to assess the opportunity.

Not always. We assess scope fast and find the smartest route to delivery.

One project management team, in-house production and clear aligned install planning.

Yes. We build in-house and deliver worldwide. Where a project calls for it, trusted regional partners work under our direction, with the same oversight, quality and control.

Yes, we store, track and redeploy assets to reduce waste, spend and lead times.

We design for reuse, efficient logistics and smarter production to reduce waste.

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