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Delivering a Future-Ready Learning Environment

Manchester Metropolitan University has developed a longterm AV strategy that is transforming teaching and learning across its campus. At the heart of this transformation is the Dalton Building of Science & Engineering, an awardwinning facility that demonstrates how clear strategic planning, strong partnerships and reliable technology can create future-ready learning environments.

Creating a technology-enabled headquarters for collaboration and connection

With a history stretching back more than 200 years, Travers Smith is one of the City of London’s longest-established law firms. Its heritage is matched by a forward-thinking outlook, with collaboration and its people at the heart of the firm. When Travers Smith relocated from two London offices to its new headquarters at Stonecutter Court, it was an opportunity to create a modern, connected workplace that supports the way people work, meet and collaborate, while delivering an exceptional experience for employees, clients and visitors.

Immersive travelling dining experiences and real landscapes projected in HD

La Porte des Mondes organises immersive dining experiences combining spectacular audiovisual scenery and gastronomy in harmony with the panorama. Guests can enjoy full immersion at the heart of interactive settings that adapt to each place and each moment, creating a feeling that turns a simple meal into an unforgettable journey. La Porte des Mondes is an audiovisual production company capturing real panoramic videos in 16K. It offers a mobile video-mapping station and a turnkey installation, combined with tailored scenography and sequencing. The animated background is projected onto indoor screens or walls 24 to 32 metres wide and 2.5 metres high, transporting the audience into captivating visual worlds.

LED media towers redefine safety, efficiency, and impact

A landmark LED deployment at one of the world’s busiest airports delivers exceptional visual impact while setting new benchmarks for fire safety, resilience, and energy efficiency.

Connecting people, spaces and ideas across Oxford’s new humanities centre

The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities is one of the most ambitious academic developments undertaken by the University of Oxford. Bringing together seven humanities faculties, research institutes and the Bodleian Humanities Library within a single building, the Centre creates a new home for teaching, research, performance and public engagement.

Integrated projection and LED solutions for a collaborative engineering hub

Newcastle University’s £110 million redevelopment of the Stephenson Building has transformed one of the UK’s leading engineering facilities into a modern hub for teaching, research and collaboration. Bringing together disciplines previously spread across multiple campus locations, the building provides flexible learning spaces, specialist laboratories and collaborative teaching environments within a single facility.

Historic elegance blended with modern technology

The British Academy has enhanced its historic London venue to increase its potential for public and private events. By combining Georgian elegance with modern technology, including a 4m x 4m LED display, the Academy has created a standout events space to expand its reach and deepen its efforts to connect with the public and support research.

Highly energy-efficient dvLED signage

New Flip-Chip dvLED signage in the arrivals hall enhances the passenger experience, supports sustainability goals, and provides valuable advertising revenue at Keflavík International Airport in Iceland.

Laser projection enhances a history lesson the world must never forget

Delivering high brightness and resolution with a sealed optical engine, new PA Series laser projectors bring long-life performance to modernise the museum’s interactive exhibit using 180^o projection mapping. Replacing seven NEC lamp-based projectors that had operated intensively for over eight years, the museum now benefits from improved efficiency, reduced maintenance and enhanced visual quality.

A celebration of quality, precision and reliability

To mark its 140th anniversary, renowned Swiss watch manufacturer, Breitling, launched a pop-up museum in Zurich. From August 2024 until May 2025, the three-story interactive “Then & Now” museum offered visitors a fascinating journey through the remarkable history of the famous luxury brand. Celebrating Breitling’s three signature universes of Air, Land and Sea, the exhibition featured rare vintage watches and historical memorabilia. A time tunnel charted important milestones in the company’s history, alongside a mini in-house Chronométrie and a themed café. For this prestigious project, Breitling chose Sharp/NEC as an experienced technology partner for the display solutions in the museum.