Application scenarios

Churches and places of worship

In places of worship, technology supports the delivery of the spoken word, the participation of the faithful and the conduct of celebrations. Systems must be designed with discretion and respect for the architectural and spiritual context.

The case studies below present real design experiences and contexts, useful for highlighting recurring challenges, design approach and the skills involved.

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Great Mosque of Algiers

Great Mosque of Algiers

Algiers
ContextMultimedia equipment for the third largest mosque in the world, comprising the prayer hall (36,000 people) as well as 4 cinemas, a large minaret, a conference room and multimedia classrooms.
Typical challenges of the context
  • architectural constraints
  • acoustic challenges to overcome
  • long completion times (3 years)
Design interventionAudio, Video and Controls design with an AVoIP solution, selection of custom products with the brands involved, cultural mediation between the works management, the ownership and the integrator.
Skills involved
AVC designProject managementCultural mediation
Siena Cathedral

Siena Cathedral

Siena, Italy
ContextSiena Cathedral.
Typical challenges of the context
  • Long reverberation time in the hall
  • Difficulty installing speakers due to plant and heritage-authority constraints
  • Working in an environment of major historical and cultural importance
Design interventionDesign of the new audio system.
Skills involved
Room acousticsElectroacoustics