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Apple Park

Apple’s corporate headquarters is a 2.8 million SF complex that hosts nearly 12,000 employees and visitors on a daily basis. Ford AV provided audio and video solutions across this mega-facility to promote employee collaboration and an intimate work environment. Features Participants Owner: Apple Inc. Architect: Foster + Partners General Contractor: Holder Construction Company AV Contractor: … Read more

Amazing Facts

Granite Bay, CA Amazing Facts is a worldwide ministry, including a local church, radio, television and publishing house. This project includes extensive AV solutions in their new administration, sanctuary, and broadcast facilities. Features Participants Owner: Amazing Facts Architects: Sonderstrom Architects General Contractor: Grado Construction AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems Partner with America’s Leading AV Technology Company

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey, California The Monterey Bay Aquarium opened the Bechtel Family Center for Ocean Education and Leadership in 2019. The four-story, 26,000SF facility offers the most innovative suite of educational programs of any aquarium in the nation and requires an AV solution to match. Features Participants Owner: Monterey Bay Aquarium Architects: Mark Cavagnero Associates Architects Consultant: … Read more

Cloudera – Palo Alto

Palo Alto, California With offices in North America, Europe and Asia, Cloudera’s accelerated expansion necessitated a standardized AV system capable of connecting their offices in real time. The end result provides users with a consistent experience, no matter the location. Features Participants Owner: Cloudera, Inc. AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems Partner with America’s Leading AV Technology … Read more

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles, California The new TBIT Terminal in the Los Angeles International Airport has an IP-based integrated public address system to assist travelers. Features Participants OWNER: City of Los Angeles ARCHITECT: Veneklasen Associates GENERAL CONTRACTORS: Clark Construction Group, LLC, McCarthy Building Companies AV CONTRACTOR: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC Partner with America’s Leading AV Technology Company

Oakland Arena

Oakland, California The 19,200-seat arena, home of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors, was built in 1996 and in need of a video upgrade. Now, it houses the latest video solutions that allow for easy-to-use management of HD content. Features Participants Owner: Oakland-Alameda County AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems Partner with America’s Leading AV Technology Company

Toyota Arena

Ontario, California The 225,000 square foot, 11,000 seat multipurpose arena is equipped with advanced sound reinforcement, integrated communications cabling, and a state-of-the-art MATV system. Features Participants Owner: City of Ontario, CA Architect: Rossetti Associates Consultant: Acoustic Dimensions, Inc. AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems Partner with America’s Leading AV Technology Company