The Argyros Performing Arts Center Case Study: Making a Small Town into a World Stage Using AV Technology

Sun Valley Arts Argyros Theater with professional AV systems by Ford AV

INTRO: A Small Town Under a Big Spotlight The Argyros Performing Arts Center is a new 25,000 SF performing arts complex and community facility that features state-of-the-art technology, innovative design and one of the finest acoustic systems available in the world. As a result, its home city of Ketchum, Idaho has been thrust into the … Read more

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dallas, Texas UT Southwestern’s nine-story, 400,000 SF complex is the result of years of collaboration and design. The medical facility’s AV integrates UT Southwestern’s academic and clinical offices with one of the largest simulation and clinical skills training centers in the nation Features Participants Owner: UT Southwestern General Contractor: Vaughn Construction Architect: HDR Consultant: Datacom … Read more

AV Technology that Hides in Plain Sight

nanolumens bank of hawaii

New interior design trends seek a simple, minimalistic environment to create a calming experience for staff and visitors. In contrast, the workflow of most organizations increasingly relies on technology to improve collaboration and productivity and stay competitive in today’s global economy. In order to resolve this conflict, AV innovators are creating new technology that hides … Read more

The Gathering Place

Tulsa, OK The Gathering Place, the largest public park gift in U.S. history, completed phase one of the 100 acre project. The size and detail of the park’s design necessitated a standardized AV system that blended in to both the indoor and outdoor facilities. Features Participants Owner: George Kaiser Family Foundation Architect: Michael Van Valkenburgh … Read more

Fannie Mae

Fannie Mae Video Wall

Plano, Texas Fannie Mae consolidated their Dallas-Ft. Worth regional offices into a new 10-story, 330,000 SF tower in Plano. They standardized their AV systems to streamline user operation and easily connect with their offices across the U.S. Features Participants Owner: Fannie Mae Architect: BOKA Powell Consultant: Cerami & Associates AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems Partner … Read more

Douglas County Library

Douglas County Library

Douglas County, Colorado Douglas County Libraries is an award winning public library system in the Denver suburbs. To meet increased traffic, the library district started expansion projects in 2016 at their Parker, Castle Pines and Lone Tree locations. This expansion necessitated updates to their current audio-visual system. Features Participants Owner: Douglas County Libraries AV Contractor: … Read more