NanoLumens and Refik Anadol Create Digital Artwork for Charlotte Douglas Airport

'Interconnected' has been created in the renovated Terminal C, an artistic video wall integrated with a NanoLumens Engage Led screen 2,5 mm y 42,6×3 metros. Two of them have also been installed 4,7 mm Performance Series in the shape of trapezoids.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) from North Carolina (USA) 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 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' was 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 work of digital art composed of three high-definition LED video walls 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, a Led screen from the Engage series of 2,5 mm and two Performance Series of 4,7 mm NanoLumens.

Frank Milesky, of the company responsible for the integration, Cenero, approached the project as a fusion of technology, art and design. “The objective 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 in the experience of digital artist Refik Anadol the best option was the NanoLumens visualization technology as it could adequately 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 him to NanoLumens solutions and he immediately knew that their displays would be perfect for this project and for his digital artwork.”, Marcus Mitchell explained. , Program Director for the Arts & Science Council, organization responsible for the execution of this project on behalf of the airport.

The video wall designed for the 'Interconnected' project integrates a Led screen from the Engage series of 2,5 mm de NanoLumens. This is located within Terminal A of the airport and has an area of ​​42.6×3 metros.

“The largest screen is deployed in a large part of the new Terminal C that has windows covering the other side, so it can also be seen by people passing by, as well as those who walk to the airport from outside”, comments Mitchell.

NanoLumens Engage Series displays are a good choice for any area where sharp images and close-up displays are required. And unlike traditional screens that are heavy and difficult 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 only because of the way their products capture the richness and depth of art, but because this collaborative partnership needed to exist to develop this finely tuned display, which would perfectly match the specifications of Refik's work. The NanoLumens team just made sure that this harmonious relationship existed”, aclara Dave Hunt , presidente de DG Hunt & Associates , the project management company that worked as a liaison between Refik and NanoLumens.

Another challenge for Cenero was making sure that a screen of this size would display a perfect image without bezels and also handle all the ambient daylight light coming in through the room's many windows..

Trapezoid screens

Cenero installed two additional screens 4,7 mm NanoLumens Performance Series in the shape of trapezoids on 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 a 9 mm.

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

“This work of art that constantly changes and evolves, as it responds to the constantly changing flow of data, creating a living snapshot of the invisible patterns that surround us as we travel through, to and within Charlotte Douglas International Airport”, concludes Refik.