Planar renews digital signage at Portland International Airport

display technology Planar has become a key element in the renovation of the terminal PDX. Two CarbonLight CLI Series screens have been installed at security controls, that offer a broad digital canvas for generative art; while eight 25" DirectLight Pro Series screens have been located on the counters.×0,9 metros.

Since the inauguration of the main terminal in 1958, he Portland International Airport (PDX) has undergone numerous updates and expansions, but none comparable to the latest project carried out to modernize the facilities that doubles the capacity and improves the travel experience of millions of passengers thanks to Planar visualization technology.

This features a redesigned main terminal, inspired by the natural beauty of the region. ZGF Architects designed the new terminal with biophilic elements, evoking the feeling of walking through a Pacific Northwest forest. The large space has more than 5.000 plants, including 72 trees, and an impressive solid wood ceiling 3,6 hectares, made entirely from Douglas fir, from Oregon and Washington forests.

Planar display technology plays a key role in this terminal. Travelers begin their experience at Portland International Airport's renovated main terminal with a streamlined check-in experience, con Planar Led screens installed at airline check-in counters.

Eight Planar Led video screens DirectLight Pro Series, each with a provision of 25 meters wide by 0,9 meters high (42×3), improve the check-in experience by providing trip information.

“Optimizing customer journeys was critical to every design decision for the new PDX.”, “And these dynamic screens located behind the ticket counters gave us another opportunity to optimize that experience.”, states Michael Croston, senior implementation manager for the Port of Portland Aviation Program.

When leaving the check-in area, travelers are met with two LED Planar video screens from 36,5 meters long by 7,6 meters high, located above the North and South security checkpoints. The screens CarbonLight CLI Series, with a distance between pixels of 5,2 mm, They integrate with the terminal design and include openings in the doors to access the overhead space.

In front of this screens, wooden slats have been installed that complement the style of the undulating wooden ceiling.. Los videowalls offer a vast digital canvas for generative art that brings Oregon landscapes to life.

The work of art, 'Extraordinary Windows', was developed by Half Sisters Studios in collaboration with the design agency Dotdotdash, both based in Portland, and combine images of Oregon-inspired scenes, data-driven, with creative content from digital storytellers.

Using Unreal Engine, the cinematographic piece of 24 Hours are dynamically adjusted to reflect the time of day, climate changes and the number of travelers passing through the airport.

“We wanted to offer a unique perspective on our region and celebrate its diversity, both in terms of nature and perspectives”, duck Martha Almy, founding partner of Half Sisters Studios.

Regarding how travelers experience 'Extraordinary Windows', the creative director of Dotdotdash, Fernanda Navilli, hope it gives you a moment of pause, where they can stop the turbulence of the trip and feel truly present for a few moments. “If I wanted to expect a lasting impact, “It would be for people to feel how big and diverse nature is here.”.

Planar CarbonLight CLI y DirectLight Pro

Featuring patented carbon fiber frames and a modular design, CarbonLight CLI series LED video wall displays are lightweight, thin and resistant. Their refined mechanical construction gives them the versatility to adapt to a wide range of applications, including stand-alone installations, pendants, wall and ceiling. Front mounting and maintenance reduces overall video wall space and space required behind the wall, which makes it easier to locate in more spaces than other Led solutions.

For your part, DirectLight Pro series Led video walls, with a fine distance between pixels, deliver high-quality images to suit any indoor fixed installation application. Reduce total cost of ownership and require fewer cabinets, cables and internal components such as receivers and power supplies.

This solution includes the Planar WallDirector video driver, that manages the video wall at native resolution, captures multiple 4K inputs and includes web management software to simplify setup, operation and monitoring.