The Gothic Folly Wiki
Documentation for the construction of The Gothic Folly, a large-scale gothic cathedral art installation at Burning Man 2026.
What this is
A shared reference for everyone building the Folly — hardware specs, wiring decisions, part numbers, measurements, and the reasoning behind key choices.
Sections
- Structure — scaffolding, dimensions, spires, arches
- LED Installation — all LED zones, hardware, and power
- Light Show Design — software, modes, animation
- Decisions — key choices and why we made them
- Build Log — chronological notes from the build
- Drawings & Files — reference drawings and downloadable files
- Shopping List — what to buy now and what’s on hold
Quick facts
| Location | Burning Man 2026, Black Rock Desert, NV |
| Scale | ~36.5m wide × 28.3m deep × 19.2m tall |
| LEDs | ~100,000 |
| Addressable pixels | ~25,000 (TBC) |
| Main controller | Falcon F48V5 |