Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to providing an augmented reality experience. Embodiments include receiving, from an augmented reality or virtual reality (AR/VR) device, first input that identifies application content and a location of an artifact in an AR/VR environment. Embodiments include identifying a region in the environment based on the location, the region corresponding to the artifact. Embodiments include receiving the application content from an application. Embodiments include composing a first scene, the application content being overlaid onto the region. Embodiments include transporting the first scene to the AR/VR device for display. Embodiments include receiving, from the client device, second input in the region in the environment. Embodiments include composing a second scene wherein the application content is modified based on the second input. Embodiments include transporting the second scene to the AR/VR device for display.