NanoLumens and Refik Anadol create digital artwork for Charlotte Douglas Airport

In the renovated Terminal C 'Interconnected' has been created, an artistic videowall integrated by a Led NanoLumens Engage screen of 2,5 mm and 42.6×3 metre. Two of the 4,7 mm Performance Series in the form of trapezoids.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) from North Carolina (United States) just completed a renovation and expansion of 200 million dollars from its Terminal C, initiative that has just completed its first phase with an addition of nine entries and 70 square meters and that is part of a more ambitious project (Destination CLT) which will include the esplanades and the aerodrome.

This initiative has also taken into account the incorporation of new elements that give the terminal a more dynamic and attractive appearance. In this way, a work of art called 'Interconnected' is incorporated, which is considered the largest of its kind and is visible from inside and outside the terminal.

Created by Californian artist Refik Anadol, Interconnected is a digital work of art composed of three high definition Led videowall that measure more than 600 square meters and constantly displaying abstract dynamic visualizations derived from airport operations data (flight arrivals and departures, baggage handling and transportation). For its design has been used an Led screen of the Engage series of 2,5 mm and two Performance Series of 4,7 mm of NanoLumens.

Frank Milesky, of the company responsible for the integration, Cenero, approached the project as a fusion of technology, art and design. “The goal was to integrate digital illustrations that reflected the movement and traffic of the airport.. It's not just about displaying content, but to change the passenger experience at Charlotte Douglas International Airport”.

Originally, the airport was considering projection technology for this project, but according to the experience of the digital artist of Refik Anadol the best option was the visualization technology of NanoLumens since it could properly handle what is described as one of the largest data sculpture visualizations in the world..

“Once we chose Refik as the artist to do this project., we introduced you to NanoLumens solutions and you immediately knew that your screens would be perfect for this project and for your digital artwork”, explained Marcus Mitchell , Program Director for the Arts & Science Council, organisation responsible for the implementation of this project on behalf of the airport.

The videowall designed for the 'Interconnected' project integrates a Led screen of the Engage series of 2,5 mm of NanoLumens. This is located inside Terminal A of the airport and has an area of 42.6×3 metre.

“The larger screen unfolds on a large part of the new Terminal C which has windows covering the other side., so it can also be seen by people passing by, as well as those walking to the airport from the outside", says Mitchell.

NanoLumens' Engage series displays are a good choice for any area where sharp images and close-up visualizations are required. And unlike traditional displays that are heavy and hard to support, these can be installed and maintained from the front, and do not require fans or air conditioning.

“Refik's art was so good for NanoLumens, not just because of the way their products capture the richness and depth of art, but because it was necessary for this collaborative partnership to exist to develop this finely tuned display., which would perfectly match the specifications of Refik's work. The NanoLumens team only made sure that this harmonious relationship existed.", clarifies Dave Hunt , President of DG Hunt & Associates , the project management company that worked as a liaison between Refik and NanoLumens.

Another challenge for Cenero was to make sure that a screen of this size showed a perfect image without bezels and also handled all the ambient daylight that came in through the many windows of the room..

Trapezoid screens

Cenero installed two additional screens of 4,7 mm NanoLumens Performance Series shaped like trapezoids in the doors located at the end of Terminal A. These are also visible from both inside and outside the airport.. These measure, approximately, 8,5×4.5 meters in one corner and 12×5.8 meters in the other corner.

NanoLumens Performance Series displays are optimized for flat, high-brightness installations, and transform the way the viewer is involved. With some 79 mm depth, these ultra-thin displays create perfect corners and are available in any size with pixel pitch ranging from 3 to 9 Mm.

Each of these screens also works the 24 hours of the day and are synchronized with the screen of the largest lobby, since each one has its own content.

“This work of art that is constantly changing and evolving, as it responds to the ever-changing flow of data, creating a living snapshot of the invisible patterns that surround us as we travel to, from and within Charlotte Douglas International Airport", concludes Refik.

 

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