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Telecommunications Infrastructure and Audiovisual Infrastructure for Latino Gallery & Exhibit at the Smithsonian Provided by CTDG

Properly functioning telecommunications infrastructure and audiovisual infrastructure is vital to creating an overall pleasurable and successful exhibit experience. Summer is approaching, and it’s a great time to visit exhibits and museums across the nation. One of our favorites is the Latino Gallery at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C.

Dedicated to celebrating the U.S. Latino experience. This 4,500-square-foot rotating exhibition is the first of its kind featuring viewer-generated multimedia first-person narratives introducing important ideas, moments, and people that shine a light on the many ways Latinos and Latinas shaped the nation.

For this project, Convergent Technologies Design Group, Inc. was a proud provider of telecommunications cabling systems for the entire exhibit and audiovisual infrastructure that supported the exhibit designer’s strategy for the rotating video walls. Take a sneak peek at the advancements of this project by clicking the image below and scrolling down to the header “Under Construction” to see a time-lapse of this project. The exhibit is scheduled to be open Summer of 2022.

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Washington County Museum of Fine Arts – Sound Recommendations for Atrium

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National Aquarium in Baltimore – Atlantic Seashores

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Architect:
Design Collective, Inc.

Location:
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The National Aquarium in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor houses more than 17,000 animals, including 660 species of fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals along with multiple educational displays. The Aquarium is building another educational display for its 1.5 annual visitors: the new Atlantic Seashores Exhibit, on the third floor of its Pier 3 building. Convergent Technologies will provide design services for audiovisual system electronics with associated supporting infrastructure. Convergent also will evaluate the exhibit’s overall designs, including ceiling shape/heights and furniture layout, for criteria pertaining to sightlines and projection-system configurations and associated infrastructure. Convergent’s work on the project’s consecutive flow of video displays will help create the exhibit’s virtual “Walk Along the Beach.” Correspondingly, the background audio system will be spatially zoned according to the exhibit’s visual flow – to reinforce the immersion experience of strolling along the seashore. The exhibit’s construction is slated to begin early January 2014.

 

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Darwin D Martin House Complex – Phase V Restoration & Visitor’s Center Addition

[col3]The scope of this project includes the restoration and reconstruction of the historic Frank Lloyd Wright’s Darwin D. Martin House Complex. This National Historic Landmark is being restored and rebuilt to return to the original design created by Frank Lloyd Wright. Upon completion of the restoration efforts the Martin House Complex will open to the public as a museum. Technology systems planned for the project include: telecommunications cabling (voice, data, RF Video), video surveillance and intrusion detection, Local Area Network (LAN) and Wi-Fi electronics, audiovisual presentation, public address and program/speech audio reinforcement along with the associated supporting infrastructure. The types of spaces to receive technology systems include: Ballroom/ Billiard Room, Veranda, Living Room, Library, Conservatory, Carriage Room, Loft, various bedrooms and common areas. Project Challenges include verifying existing campus standards for security and telecommunications cabling systems and identifying wireless access points throughout the campus. Specifications include details outlining procedures and methods of connecting to existing telecommunications networks. Project scope includes complete programming narrative system overview descriptions and detailed per space cost estimating for all technology systems. The restorations were completed in Fall of 2011.[/col3]


[col3]Architect: Hamilton Houston Lownie (HHL) Architects
Location: Buffalo, New York
Construction Cost: $20 Million
Project Size: 25,000 gsf[/col3]

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Prince George’s County – African American Museum & Cultural Center

[col3]Convergent Technologies is providing complete design services for telecommunications cabling, audiovisual and security systems with associated supporting infrastructure as well as acoustics, noise and vibration control for the new home for Prince George’s County African American Museum and Cultural Center (PGAAMCC). The Museum will be the center of the newly created Gateway Arts District, a $70 Million initiative along Route 1 (Rhode Island Avenue), in North Brentwood, Maryland, the first municipality in Prince George’s County incorporated by African American citizens. The Museum, currently located on the first floor of the Gateway Arts Center, strives to cultivate, preserve, present, document and interpret the cultural and artistic contributions and the local and regional history and culture of African Americans in Prince George’s County. The 76,000 square foot facility will include 34,000 square feet of permanent and temporary exhibit space, a 200-seat theater/auditorium, community meeting rooms, two 50-seat classrooms with the ability to function as one or two separate spaces, a museum store, small reference library, cafe, and a studio/multi-purpose room. Specified systems include access control/CCTV systems, audiovisual presentation systems for the theater, classrooms, and studio/multi-purpose room, and wireless access points throughout the building including the outdoor rooftop/garden area. The project is being designed to pursue LEED Silver Certification. The new museum is expected to be complete in 2013.[/col3]

 

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Architects:

  • Arel Architects – Clinton, Maryland
  • Bernard Tschumi Architects – New York, New York

Location: North Brentwood, Maryland

Construction Cost: $28.6 Million

Gross Square Footage: 76,000gsf

Pursuing LEED Silver Certification

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National Aquarium in Baltimore – Pier 3 Conference Area

[col3]The National Aquarium in Baltimore is the most popular attraction in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. More than 1.4 million people visit the Aquarium every year. The scope of this project involved complete audiovisual systems design in the Pier 3 Conference Room. Specified systems include: video projection, remote controls, program and speech audio reinforcement and audiovisual recording and baseband distribution systems. Project responsibilities include: complete specifications for all audiovisual/multimedia systems, design of custom presenter’s lectern, design and coordination of supporting infrastructure, power and heat load information, project management through bidding & negotiations, and construction administration project management through systems testing and acceptance. This project has been successfully complete since April 2010.[/col3]

 

[col3]Architect: Hord/Coplan/Macht
Project: Pier 3 Conference Area
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Construction Cost: $75,000.00[/col3]

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National Aquarium in Baltimore – Main Cafe & Knott Harbor View Room

[col3]Convergent Technologies Design Group (CTDG) was asked by Design Collective, Inc. to provide audio systems design, room acoustics, and interior sound isolation analysis for the Knott Harbor View Room and Cafe at the National Aquarium located in Baltimore, MD. The unique architecture of the space required careful planning to ensure an even distribution of sound throughout the room. The final design included an extensive sound-reinforcement system including distributed loudspeakers, digital processing, wireless microphone capabilities, and an ability to handle a variety of audio sources. Analysis and recommendations were made regarding interior finishes, partition options, and design goals for background noise levels and RT60 times.[/col3]

 

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Architect: Design Collective, Inc.

Location: Baltimore, MD
Audio Systems Value: $30,000

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College Park Airport – Operations Building

[col3]The College Park Airport is the world’s oldest continuously operating airport. Founded in 1909 for the Wright Brothers instruction of the first military aviators, the airport is now run as both a historic site and operating general aviation airport. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. The Aviation Museum is an Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and depicts the airport’s history. The Museum operates as a public museum providing educational exhibits, special events, programs and tours for the general public, children and tourists. The scope of this project includes the Expansion of the Airport Operations Building. Convergent Technologies is providing complete design services for audiovisual and telecommunications cabling systems with associated supporting infrastructure, as well as acoustics, noise and vibration control. The existing Airport Operations Building will be expanded by approximately 5,000sf and will include Administrative Office space for the Airport Manager, Airport Operations and Security Staff, a Pilot/Passenger Waiting Lounge, Public Lobby and Aircraft Storage and Maintenance as well as a Pilot Briefing Room/Flight Plan Filing. The Pilot Briefing Room is designed as a conferencing space capable of presenting digital media via a flat panel display as well as from a projection system. The Airport Operations Building will also include a new Data Center. Multimedia systems are being designed to enhance the administration of the aviation museum, and the experience of the visitors as well as the airport operation. This project is currently in the design phase with completion scheduled for 2013.[/col3]

 

[col3]LOCATION: College Park, Maryland

ARCHITECT: Moody/Nolan, Inc.

CONSTRUCTION COST: $8 MILLION

GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE: 7,000 gross square feet

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Department of State – Visitor Center and National Museum of American Diplomacy

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Architect:
Beyer Blinder Belle Architects

Location:
Washington, DC

Construction Cost:
$24,000,000

Project Size:
20,422 gsf

The United States Department of State, headquartered in the Harry S. Truman Building in Washington DC, is responsible for the nation’s international relations. The Department has recently dedicated space to house the Visitor Center and National Museum of American Diplomacy. Convergent Technologies’ scope of work for this project was to provide complete design services for telecommunications cabling systems with associated supporting infrastructure for voice/data/RF video outlets, audiovisual systems infrastructure for all spaces & exhibits, audiovisual systems electronics, and room acoustics, interior sound isolation, and HVAC noise control. Featured spaces include: two (2) classrooms, conference room, theater, education suite space, Diplomacy Center, Visitor’s Center, and exhibit areas. This project is currently in the Construction Documents phase and is expected to be complete in 2015.

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National Law Enforcement Museum

[col3]Construction of The National Law Enforcement Museum is now underway in historic Judiciary Square. Convergent Technologies is providing Audiovisual Systems, Telecommunications Cabling, & Access Control Systems design for this exciting project. The Museum will be below grade with two glass entrance pavilions positioned south of the Memorial and fronting E Street with the historic City Hall behind. These glass pavilions will create a sense of openness while establishing a contemporary image for the Museum that respectfully stands apart from the heavier mass of the surrounding historic court buildings. The Museum was authorized by Public Law 106-492 which was signed by President Bill Clinton. Keep up to date on the construction progress[/col3]