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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 International, a global ministry spanning broadcast, radio, and publishing, expanded its Granite Bay campus with a Ford AV integrated solution. The project unifies a 4K/UHD television production studio, sanctuary systems, and networked AV infrastructure, enabling high-quality live broadcasting, streaming, and worship experiences across multiple facilities. Features Participants Owner: Amazing Facts … Read more

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 Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is one of the busiest airports in the world, requiring reliable communication systems across high-traffic terminals. Ford AV delivered an IP-based integrated public address system for the Tom Bradley International Terminal, featuring intelligent ambient noise control, distributed paging, and 241 channels of amplification to enhance passenger communication … Read more

Oakland Arena

Oakland, California Oakland Arena in Oakland, CA is a premier entertainment and sports venue hosting concerts, live events, and professional athletics. Ford AV delivered integrated audiovisual systems throughout the arena, including large-format digital signage, distributed displays, and video presentation technology, enhancing fan engagement, wayfinding, and event-day communication across the facility. Features Participants Owner: Oakland-Alameda County … Read more

Toyota Arena

Ontario, California Toyota Arena in Ontario, CA is an 11,000-seat multipurpose venue hosting concerts, sports, and large-scale events. Ford AV delivered integrated audiovisual systems including distributed sound reinforcement, VIP suite audio, and a comprehensive MATV and video distribution system, enhancing in-venue entertainment, live production capabilities, and audience experience throughout the arena. Features Participants Owner: City … Read more