Application scenarios

Events, congress centres and large venues

Congress centres, arenas, exhibition venues and large public spaces require audiovisual systems capable of managing complex events and large audiences. Design must guarantee operational flexibility, quality of experience and efficient management of the technological infrastructure.

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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Padua Congress Centre

Padua Congress Centre

Padua
ContextMultimedia system for a congress centre designed by a well-known architecture firm, comprising two large sectionable conference halls (1,800 and 1,600 seats) and 10 meeting rooms (50 seats each).
Typical challenges of the context
  • architectural design solutions
  • strong multi-functionality requirements
  • hardware integration into the environment
Design interventionAudio, Video and Controls design with an AVoIP solution. Study of the software interface for managing the multipurpose spaces.
Skills involved
AVC designUX designProject management
Digital Signage in a Multiplex

Digital Signage in a Multiplex

Parma
ContextDigital signage system for a multiplex cinema, comprising dozens of information and advertising displays plus a large LED screen for entertainment.
Typical challenges of the context
  • IT systems integration
  • fully custom solution
  • hardware integration into the environment
Design interventionDigital Signage Network design. Study of software integration with the existing ticketing solution.
Skills involved
Digital signageProject managementUX design
Barys Arena

Barys Arena

Astana, Kazakhstan
ContextIce arena in Astana, home of the famous Barys Astana ice hockey team.
Typical challenges of the context
  • Very long reverberation time in a large-volume space
  • Difficulty working on the ceiling at a height of 45 metres
Design interventionAcoustic design.
Skills involved
Room acousticsElectroacoustics