An immersive, mesmerising experience

BEING i nv ited to e x per ience t he “sensory bliss” and “subtle landscape” of the miracoco luminarium was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down,

Looking at the inflatable structure from the outside, it’s impossible to imagine just how calm you will feel when you step inside.

The incredible use of colour and lighting, combined with the gentle, soothing music, make for an immersive and mesmerising space.

You’re asked to remove your shoes before you enter the giant dome which, despite seeming odd at first, made me feel immediately relaxed once I’d stepped inside and started to wander.

There are cavernous domes and kaleidoscopic tunnels shooting off in different directions, making it difficult to try and think about which part of City Square you could be walking in at that moment. The colours are vibrant and luminescent, but no photograph or video is quite able to encapsulate how ethereal this space is to stand in.

Luminarium manager Ashley Moran Nunn tells me that the structure has been used for a variety of events, including yoga sessions.

And, with the sense of serenity that it offers, it’s easy to picture this as the perfect environment for participating in an exercise like that.

There’s also no limit to the amount of time you can spend there either. It took me around 45 minutes to fully explore before I felt ready to leave.

Others might be inclined to spend even more time there as it’s the ideal place for quiet contemplation.

The weather was bright and warm when I visited, but on darker days with different lighting, I can imagine the atmosphere inside is altered.

The beauty of the luminarium is that every single person’s experience is a very personal and unique one.

What I took from the visit, and how I felt as I was walking around, isn’t necessarily what someone else might feel.

As I stepped outside, I found it hard to put into words why I enjoyed my time in there so much. I just know I did. I cannot recommend taking a trip here, if you have the chance, highly enough. The entire experience is transformative for its audiences. Most importantly, it’s welcoming to people of all ages, abilities and cultures.

This is a great addition to Dundee city centre – even if it is only for the weekend.