Apple Park
Apple’s corporate headquarters is a 2.8 million SF complex that hosts nearly 12,000 employees and visitors on a daily basis. Ford provided AV solutions across this mega-facility to promote employee collaboration and an intimate work environment. Features Participants Owner: Apple Inc. Architect: Foster + Partners General Contractor: Holder Construction Company AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems … Read more
PGA Headquarters
Dallas, TX The PGA of America moved its headquarters from Florida to North Dallas. The new 4-story headquarters building is on a 660-acre campus including two championship golf courses, a 500-room hotel, and an entertainment district. Features Participants Owner: PGA of America Consultant: Novom Group AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems Ford AV has deployed thousands … Read more
Capital One Headquarters
McLean, Virginia Capital One’s 20-floor headquarters is located just outside Washington, D.C. and features over 350 Zoom Rooms and meeting spaces with advanced AV technology solutions providing seamless connectivity and enhanced productivity among employees. Features Participants Owner: Capital One General Contractor: HITT Contracting Consultant: CallisonRTKL AV Design-Build Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems Ford AV has deployed … Read more
UT Southwestern Medical Center Pediatric Clinic
Dallas, Texas The UT Southwestern Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest in Texas with more than 300 physicians in 17 academic divisions. The Children’s Health at the Plano, Texas campus is growing, requiring the latest advancements to their AV technology. Features Participants Owner: UT Southwestern Medical Center AV Design-Build Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems … Read more
AT&T 37th Floor Media Studio
AT&T is one the world’s largest telecommunication companies and a top-20 Fortune 500 company. Headquartered in downtown Dallas, their corporate offices are filled with AV technology. On the 37th floor, AT&T has produced a state-of-the-art media studio. Features Participants Owner: AT&T AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems Ford AV has deployed thousands of custom solutions for … Read more
Orlando International Airport
With over 20 million annual passengers, the Orlando International Airport is the 7th busiest in the U.S. To help manage increased travel demand, an international terminal was constructed with state-of-the art AV technology. Features Participants Owner: City of Orlando Architects: Fentress Architects with HNTB General Contractor: Turner / Kiewit (joint venture) Hensel Phelps AV Contractor: … Read more
Marriott International Headquarters
Marriott International has unveiled its new global headquarters located in downtown Bethesda, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. The impressive 21-story building includes 785,000 square feet of diverse spaces, coupled with cutting-edge technology, that supports their vast network of over 8,100 hotels across 139 countries. Features Participants Owner: Marriott International Architect: Gensler Consultant: Waveguide, LLC … Read more
University of Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii The University of Hawaii constructed a film school as part of its Academy for Creative Media. Located on the West Oahu campus, the facility features state-of-the-art production and editing systems that make it the centerpiece of the campus. Features Participants Owner: University of Hawaii Architect: Next Design, LLC General Contractor: Kiewit Building Group … Read more
Diamond Head Theatre
Honolulu, Hawaii Opened in 1915, Diamond Head Theatre is Hawaii’s oldest performing arts center. Known as the Broadway of the Pacific, the theatre recently renovated and upgraded its AV systems to improve the experience for those in attendance. Features Participants Owner: Diamond Head Theatre Architect: Studio Red Architecture General Contractor: Multi-GC Consultants: Censeo AV + … Read more
New York University Langone Health
New York, New York NYU, partnered with Langone Health, is ranked in the nation’s top 5 Best Hospitals and Best Graduate Schools for research. Their remodeled Murphy Auditorium and ancillary spaces included significant upgrades to their technology. Features Participants Owner: New York University Architect: Ennead Architects, LLP General Contractor: Lend Lease Construction Consultants: Jaros Baum … Read more
Mattress Firm
Houston, Texas Mattress Firm is a mattress store chain that grew to become one of America’s largest retail organizations in the country. The new “bed”quarters has 35 different integrated conference rooms to facilitate meetings with stores, vendors, and clients. Features Participants Owner: Mattress Firm Architect: TVS Designs General Contractor: Trademark/HITT Consultant: Waveguide AV Design-Build Contractor: … Read more
Meals on Wheels
Tulsa, Oklahoma Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa provides nutritious meals, wellness checks, and caring contact to elderly and homebound individuals in the Tulsa area. Meals on Wheels constructed a new facility with expanded capacity, including technology upgrades, to meet increased demand. Features Participants Owner: City of Englewood Architect: Selser Schaefer General Contractor: Myers-Cherry Construction … Read more
City of Englewood
Englewood, Colorado Located just south of Denver, the City of Englewood serves a community of just over 30,000. Their City Council Chambers required a technology update to modernize their presentation and voting capabilities and improve the community’s access to public meetings. Features Participants Owner: City of Englewood AV Design-Build Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Wellshire Presbyterian Church
Denver, Colorado Wellshire Presbyterian Church serves the community of Wellshire in Denver, CO through outreach and service. Their use of creative arts to convey their message of hope uses high levels of technology to impact their congregation. Features Participants Owner: Wellshire Presbyterian Church AV Design-Build Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
City of Dacono
Dacono, Colorado The city of Dacono is located in one of Colorado’s fastest growing counties. Their rapid expanse has given way to a new city hall, featuring the latest in technology to accommodate the demand for remote access to the hybrid municipal court/council chambers meetings. Features Participants Owner: City of Dacono Architects: ZP Architects and … Read more
AT&T HQ
Dallas, Texas The AT&T Headquarters is an epicenter of communications and technology used for both corporate communication and entertainment. The cornerstone to the Discovery District, the building facilitates both corporate staff and visitors. Features Participants Owner: AT&T Architects: Gensler General Contractor: The Beck Group Consultant: Electrosonic AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
First Americans Museum
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma First Americans Museum (FAM), which opened September 2021, shares the First Americans’ cultural diversity, history, and contributions in Oklahoma. To create an immersive experience for visitors, the museum required custom technology solutions. Features Participants Owner: First Americans Museum AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Texas Children’s Hospital
Houston, Texas The Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital is a one-of-a-kind research facility devoted to neurological diseases. Facility updates include AV technology upgrades for greater image detail and collaboration. Features Participants Owner: Texas Children’s Hospital Architects: Perkins + Will General Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies Consultant: IDIBRI AV Contractor: Ford … Read more
The Legacy Midtown Park
Dallas, Texas The Legacy Midtown Park is a senior living community that provides a full continuum of care with lifestyle options based on resident needs. To support these accommodations, the community required innovative technologies. Features Participants Owner: The Legacy Senior Communities Architects: HKS Architects General Contractor: Andres Construction AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
City of Thornton Fire Department
Thornton, Colorado The City of Thornton completed construction on a state-of-the-art fire station. The City sought technological solutions that provided first responders with essential collaboration tools and high-quality amenities. Features Participants Owner: City of Thornton Architects: Allred & Associates General Contractor: Mark Young Construction, Inc. AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Oklahoma State Capitol
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma The Oklahoma State Capitol completed a 6-year, multimillion-dollar renovation and restoration. The project updates both the building’s infrastructure and systems. Features Participants Owner: State of Oklahoma General Contractor: Manhattan Construction AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
City of Mont Belvieu
Houston, Texas The City of Mont Belvieu exists to serve its citizens with honesty, diligence, courage, and sacrifice. To ensure their mission is met, the council chambers and courtroom had an extensive technology upgrade providing remote participation, operation and streaming. Features Participants Owner: City of Mont Belvieu Architects: BRW Architects General Contractor: Purcell Construction AV … Read more
Denver Community Media Center
Denver, Colorado The Community Media Center is a facility designed to empower the community’s content creators. The City of Denver sought a versatile system capable of adapting to each educational and production opportunity. Features Participants Owner: City of Denver AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
The Summit Club
Tulsa, Oklahoma Tulsa’s Summit Club has provided its members with a unique, exclusive dining and social experience for over five decades. The Summit underwent a complete remodel and full technology upgrade. Features Participants Owner: The Summit Club Architects: PHX Architecture General Contractor: Flintco AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Monarch Casino Sportsbook
Black Hawk, Colorado Located in Blackhawk, CO, the Monarch features a new, state-of-the-art sportsbook. The space is equipped with displays that provide guests with a prime viewing experience for their favorite sports. Features Participants Owner: Monarch Casino & Resort Architects: JRM Architecture General Contractor :Roche Constructors AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Cy-Fair Ken Pridgeon Stadium
Cypress, Texas Cy-Fair ISD is providing education and excellence while steadily expanding their presence. Upgraded technology systems, like the Ken Pridgeon Stadium, better meets the students’ needs. Features Participants Owner: Cy-Fair ISD Architects: PBK Architects General Contractor: D-1 Construction AV Build-Design Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Davis School District Catalyst Center
Kaysville, Utah The Davis School District Catalyst Center focuses on preparing high school students for broadcast careers by providing opportunities for hands-on experience with state-of-the-art broadcast equipment. Features Participants Owner: Davis School District Architects: VCBO Architecture General Contractor :Hogan & Associates Construction AV Design-Build Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
University of Tennessee – Institute for Public Service
Knoxville, Tennessee The Institute for Public Service spreads expertise to both governments and industries across Tennessee. To further the mission and vision, the institution customized and upgraded space to train its students. Features Participants Owner: University of Tennessee – IPS Architects: Sorci and Swords General Contractor: Tenant Building Group AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
University of Colorado – College of Music
Boulder, Colorado The University of Colorado’s College of Music is one of the country’s top music programs. The University expanded the school’s Imig Music Building with the goal of providing high-quality technology that reflects talent and artistry. Features Participants Owner: University of Colorado Architects: Pfeiffer General Contractor: Adolfson & Peterson Construction Consultant: Acoustic Distinctions AV … Read more
Insperity
Kingwood, Texas Insperity has grown to become one of the nation’s top HR solution providers, requiring a new 10-story building with state-of-the-art technology at their HQ complex. Features Participants Owner: Insperity Services Architects: Kirksey Architecture, Houston General Contractor: Harvey Construction AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
AT&T Discovery District
Dallas, Texas The AT&T Discovery District® creates a destination where technology and entertainment combine to create unique experiences. The District includes shopping, restaurants, and theater in a tech vibe environment that captivates young and old visitors. Features Participants Owner: AT&T Architects: Gensler General Contractor: The Beck Group Consultant: Electrosonic AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
AT&T Experience Store
Dallas, Texas The AT&T Experience Store is a first-of-its-kind retail environment, offering new ways to enjoy popular TV shows and movies from AT&T and WarnerMedia’s brand family. Features Participants Owner: AT&T General Contractor: The Beck Group Consultant: Electrosonic AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Austin Energy
Austin, Texas Austin Energy provides power to over 1 million customers and recently built a 275,000 sf, 4-story headquarters to be occupied by 1100 employees. Features Participants Owner: Catellus Austin Energy Architects: Page Southerland Page, Inc. General Contractor: Harvey-Cleary Builders Consultant: Combs Consulting Group AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Waste Management
Houston, Texas Waste Management, one of the largest providers of waste and environmental services, occupies 284,000 sf on nine floors of the Capitol Tower in downtown Houston. Features Participants Owner: Waste Management Architects: Perkins & Will General Contractor: DE Harvey Builders Consultant: Waveguide LLC. AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
ArcBest
Fort Smith, Arkansas ArcBest provides freight logistics for businesses of all sizes. To accommodate a growing staff, their new headquarters and multiple office buildings required technology solutions. Features Participants Owner: ArcBest Architects: Beshears Construction General Contractor: Beshears Construction AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Fannie Mae DC
Washington, District of Columbia Fannie Mae, the mortgage financing giant, relocated their Washington, D.C. headquarters from Cleveland Park to the Midtown Center development at 15th and L Street, NW. The brand new building required best in class workplace technology Features Participants Owner: Fannie Mae Architects: Michael Graves General Contractor: Clark Construction Consultant: Cerami AV Contractor: … Read more
The Momentary
Bentonville, Arkansas The Momentary is a contemporary art space in downtown Bentonville for visual, performing and culinary arts. Occupying a decommissioned 63,000 SF cheese factory, the Momentary serves as a cultural hub and requires an adaptable AV system. Features Participants Owner: Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Architects: Wheeler Kearns Architects General Contractor: Flintco, LLC … Read more
Ivanti
South Jordan, Utah Ivanti, an IT asset and service management company, constructed a new corporate headquarters in the outskirts of Salt Lake City that showcases top-of-the-line AV throughout the facility. Features Participants Owner: Ivanti Architects: Method Studio General Contractor: Stack Construction AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
Arlington, Virginia First opened in 1941, Reagan National Airport (DCA) now serves more than 23 million passengers per year. The airport commissioned a $650 million modernization, adding a 14-gate concourse, expanding security screening areas, and enhancing shopping and dining options for ticketed passengers. The expansion includes a new airport-wide, audio-over-IP, public address system. Features Participants … Read more
City of Southlake Town Hall Square
Southlake, Texas As the municipal hub for the City of Southlake, the area features a variety of government headquarters and offices requiring diverse AV solutions. Features Participants Owner AV Contractor
City of Thornton Active Adult Center
Thornton, Colorado The City of Thornton constructed a new public facility for active adults that required a versatile AV system capable of handling a wide range of activities from educational programs to fitness classes and special events. Features Participants Owner: City of Thornton Architects: Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture General Contractor: FCI Constructors, Inc. Consultant: AE … Read more
Wyoming Capitol Square
Chyenne, Wyoming Originally built in 1888, the Wyoming Capitol Square underwent a four-year renovation that included restoration of historical architecture, new construction and major technology updates throughout the campus. Wendy Madsen, Special Projects Manager, shares why audio-video technology is a key element for Wyoming Capitol square in Cheyenne, WY. Features Participants Owner: State of Wyoming … Read more
Melton Truck Lines
One of the nation’s leading flatbed and stepdeck trucking companies with a large and growing fleet of modern, safe, and well-maintained equipment. We are uniquely 100% air-ride, providing shippers with consistent, on-time transportation service. Offering full North American coverage, Melton currently services over 5,000 satisfied shippers with a 98% on-time pick-up and delivery record.
Colorado Capitol Building
Denver, Colorado Constructed during the 1890’s, the Colorado State Capitol Building is known for its distinctive gold dome and views of the Rocky Mountains. The government updated their AV technology and infrastructure throughout the building. Features Participants Owner: State of Colorado AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Odessa Christian Faith Center
Odessa Christian Faith Center completed expansion of their main campus that includes a 1,200 seat worship facility, book store and broadcast facility. Moving to a new worship center, with room to expand, was a fresh start for Odessa Christian Faith Center (OCFC). Serving 5,000 members every weekend is no small task and OCFC does it … Read more
Countryside Bible Church
At Countryside Bible Church, they equip believers to joyfully live holy lives, to serve one another, and to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, all to the glory of God.
Texas Children’s Hospital – Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute
Houston, Texas The Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital is a one-of-a-kind research facility devoted to neurological diseases. Facility updates include AV technology upgrades for greater image detail and collaboration. Features Participants Owner: Texas Children’s Hospital Architects: Perkins + Will General Contractor: McCarthy Building Companies Consultant: IDIBRI AV Contractor: Ford … Read more
Grand Central Terminal
New York, New York Opened in 1913, Grand Central Terminal is a world-famous landmark and transportation hub in Midtown Manhattan. The terminal now incorporates world-class display technology to communicate with its 750,000 daily visitors. Features Participants Owner: Metro-North Commuter Railroad Architects: H.N.T.B. Architect AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
DFW International Airport – Duty Free Store
Grapevine, Texas DFW International Airport opened the largest duty-free store in the Americas. The two-level experience that spans nearly 17,000 SF and offers world-class shopping, VIP services and cutting-edge technology and for both domestic and international travelers. Features Participants Owner: TRG Duty Free Joint Venture Architects: NCA Partners Architecture General Contractor: Azteca Consultant: SmartDesign Group … Read more
American Airlines
Fort Worth, Texas American Airlines’ new corporate offices are a campus with eight buildings on 300 acres. The complex accommodates nearly 12,000 employees, requiring AV solutions that connect employees across their campus and the world. Features Participants Owner: American Airlines Architects: Gensler General Contractor: Structure Tone Southwest Consultant: Telios Corporation AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Holy Spirit Catholic Church – Las Vegas, NV
The newest Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of Las Vegas. They look forward to welcoming you into our stunning worship space.
Limelight Hotel
Snowmass, Colorado The World-Famous Aspen Skiing Company recently underwent some changes to its’ beloved après ski held at the Limelight Hotel in Snowmass, CO. The legacy brand has been defining the luxury ski lifestyle for decades since founding in 1946 and nearly has it down to a science. With a goal to offer a top-tier … Read more
Argyros Performing Arts Center Hits the Ground Running
Celebrating its first anniversary, The Argyros theater is a 25,000 square foot facility with quality technology, innovative design, and excellent acoustic systems. The Ketchum arts and culture community thrives today, including a variety of events like, film festivals, musicals, ballet performances, and several music concerts are scheduled now through the New Year. Kethcum’s new Argyros … Read more
Firmspace
Houston, Texas Firmspace, a coworking environment provider that leases fully-furnished office spaces, constructed their new 32,000 SF Houston location so it easy to use and standardized with their locations in Denver and Austin. Features Participants Owner: Firmspace Architects: PageThink General Contractor: Rand AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Indeed
Austin, Texas Indeed, a leader in workforce staffing, opened an office in the Domain Tower. The 11-story, 310,000 SF building can accommodate 1,700-plus employees and requires AV solutions capable of hosting large events to small meetings. Features Participants Owner: Indeed Architects: STG Design General Contractor: Novo Construction AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
CBRE
New York, New York CBRE, a commercial real estate service and investment firm, renovated their Manhattan office and AV system. Features Participants Owner: CBRE Architects: Gensler General Contractor: Icon Construction AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
The Argyros Performing Arts Center Case Study: Making a Small Town into a World Stage Using AV Technology
INTRO: A Small Town Under a Big Spotlight The Argyros Performing Arts Center is a new 25,000 SF performing arts complex and community facility that features state-of-the-art technology, innovative design and one of the finest acoustic systems available in the world. As a result, its home city of Ketchum, Idaho has been thrust into the … Read more
Top-Flight Displays For First-Class Retail
DFW’s TRG Duty Free wows its captive audience with eye-catching digital signage. Digital signage is a proven commodity when it comes to attracting shoppers to retail environments. It has the ability to wow customers with flashy video content and high-end technology, effectively creating a high-energy, thoroughly modern environment for today’s experience-obsessed shoppers. And digital signage … Read more
Ford AV Introduces the Argyros Performing Arts Center
For the last year, locals and visitors alike watched with interest as a large, modern facility was built on the corner of Main and 1st Streets in Ketchum. Impossible to miss when driving into town, the building rose piece by piece until, over Thanksgiving, it opened its doors for the first time. The Argyros Performing … Read more
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey, California Monterey Bay Aquarium is a nonprofit public aquarium in Monterey, California. Known for its regional focus on the marine habitats of Monterey Bay, it was the first to exhibit a living kelp forest when it opened in October 1984.
Riverbend Sandler Pools
Plano, Texas Riverbend Sandler Pools, a nationally recognized Top 50 Pool Builder, upgraded their Design Center to showcase pool and spa possibilities for visitors. Features Participants Owner: Riverbend Sandler Pools AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Doc’s Drive In Theatre: Old-School Magic with a Modern AV Twist
Attracting the Next Generation Have you ever longed for the old-school magic of pulling up to a drive-in movie theater with your family or romantic partner? You’re not alone. Inspired by his memories of watching movies under the stars with his friends at a drive-in theater growing up, Chris Denny opened Doc’s Drive In Theatre … Read more
Ford Audio-Video Helps Golf Entertainment Space Tee Off
No longer will the determined driver sheepishly squint into the sun, trying to track their golf ball as it soars off in an untraceable arc – at least, not at the FlyingTee driving range and entertainment space. Owners of this 53,000 square-foot Jenks, Oklahoma facility developed the concept for a golf entertainment experience which goes … Read more
Ford AV Creates a 61-Foot LED Video Wall Above HeyDay’s Bowling Lanes
HeyDay Entertainment sought to expand its operations outside of the original Norman, Okla., location and renovated a two-story venue in downtown Oklahoma City’s Bricktown Canal in 2017. The facility includes 10 bowling lanes, arcade games, dining options and a full-service bar. To compete with the variety of entertainment options in the vicinity, HeyDay wanted to … Read more
Jack Yates High School
Houston, Texas Jack Yates High School provides students a modern environment to learn about audio and video production. The school district partnered with Ford to design and install multiple rooms on campus. Features Participants Owner: Houston Independent School District General Contractor: Turner Construction AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas Features Participants Owner: University of Texas at Arlington AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Fairmont Hotel: Balancing Quality & Quantity
The world’s second largest Fairmont Hotel opened its doors in downtown Austin on March 5, 2018. Towering over the city at a whopping 37 stories, the resort also features five restaurants and bars, a huge outdoor pool, full service spa, fitness center, 140,000 square feet of event space and direct access to the Austin Convention … Read more
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, Texas UT Southwestern’s nine-story, 400,000 SF complex is the result of years of collaboration and design. The medical facility’s AV integrates UT Southwestern’s academic and clinical offices with one of the largest simulation and clinical skills training centers in the nation. Features Participants Owner: UT Southwestern General Contractor: Vaughn Construction Architect: HDR Consultant: Datacom … Read more
Organization & Concealment: ConocoPhillips
Along Interstate 10 in Houston on Energy Corridor sits the sprawling ConocoPhillips campus comprised of two twenty-two story buildings known as Energy Center Three and Energy Center Four. Each building in this central hub of operations features one hundred twenty-two conference room systems, eighty huddle spaces, interactive wayfinding kiosks on every floor, digital signage display … Read more
The Gathering Place
Tulsa, OK The Gathering Place, the largest public park gift in U.S. history, completed phase one of the 100 acre project. The size and detail of the park’s design necessitated a standardized AV system that blended in to both the indoor and outdoor facilities. Features Participants Owner: George Kaiser Family Foundation Architect: Michael Van Valkenburgh … Read more
Fannie Mae
Plano, Texas Fannie Mae consolidated their Dallas-Ft. Worth regional offices into a new 10-story, 330,000 SF tower in Plano. They standardized their AV systems to streamline user operation and easily connect with their offices across the U.S. Features Participants Owner: Fannie Mae Architect: BOKA Powell Consultant: Cerami & Associates AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Oracle
Austin, Texas Oracle, one of the world’s largest software companies, constructed a 565,000 SF campus outside of downtown Austin and sought an AV solution that provided cutting-edge technology and simplified collaboration with their other offices. Features Participants Owner: Oracle Corporation AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Douglas County Library
Douglas County, Colorado Douglas County Libraries is an award winning public library system in the Denver suburbs. To meet increased traffic, the library district started expansion projects in 2016 at their Parker, Castle Pines and Lone Tree locations. This expansion necessitated updates to their current audio-visual system. Features Participants Owner: Douglas County Libraries AV Contractor: … Read more
JPMorgan Chase
Plano, Texas JPMorgan Chase consolidated their North Texas operations into a new four-building, 1 million SF campus. For 6,000 employees to effectively utilize any of the 334 meeting spaces, JPMorgan Chase sought a standardized AV solution that simplified meeting coordination and connectivity. Features Participants Owner: JPMorgan Chase & Co. Consultant: RTKL Baltimore AV Contractor: Ford … Read more
Excitement Through AV
Over 85,000 people erupt in celebration as a running back lunges for the goal line, a booming voice cuts through the cheers, “Touchdown Oklahoma!” Gaylord Family Memorial Stadium and the mass of fans within it brings a unique set of challenges for an audio system. In order to provide the ultimate game-day experience with their … Read more
Cloudera – Singapore
With offices in North America, Europe and Asia, Cloudera’s accelerated expansion necessitated a standardized AV system capable of connecting their offices in real time. The end result provides users with a consistent experience, no matter the location. Features Participants Owner: Cloudera, Inc. AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
McAllen Performing Arts Center
McAllen, Texas In order to enhance the arts and cultural experience of its populace, the City of McAllen constructed a 93,000 SF multi-purpose theater capable of hosting concerts, comedians and plays. A multi-functional AV system was necessary to adapt to each specific event. Features Participants Owner: City of McAllen Contractor: SpawGlass Contractors, Inc. Architect: ERO … Read more
Silverthorne Performing Arts Center
Silverthorne, Colorado Open in 2017, the Silverthorne Performing Arts Center is a multi-functional performance facility. To host their many events, the building required a flexible AV solution. Features Participants Owner: City of Silverthorne Contractor: Encore Electric, Inc. AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Big Data Center
Plano, Texas One of the world’s leading telecom companies chose Ford AV to design and install standardized AV systems that feature cutting-edge technology and easy-to-use interfaces. Big Data was kind enough to sit down with Ford AV to discuss how they use the very latest in AV technology to push the boundaries of data science. … Read more
Cloudera – Palo Alto
Palo Alto, California With offices in North America, Europe and Asia, Cloudera’s accelerated expansion necessitated a standardized AV system capable of connecting their offices in real time. The end result provides users with a consistent experience, no matter the location. Features Participants Owner: Cloudera, Inc. AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Hulu
San Antonio, Texas With over 20 million US subscribers, Hulu’s growth necessitated a new location with a network operations center (NOC), testing center and new conference/huddle rooms. Features Participants Owner: Hulu AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Riverwalk Center
Breckenridge, Colorado Located in the heart of Breckenridge, Colorado, the Riverwalk Center is an award-winning performing arts facility focused on community entertainment. In order to host the variety of events throughout the year, the facility required multifunctional audio & video systems. Features Participants Owner: Town of Breckenridge AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
Fairmont Austin Hotel
Austin, Texas The world’s largest Fairmont Hotel was recently completed in Austin at 37 stories and 1.4 million SF. To create a great experience for their guests, the hotel required an AV system that was adaptable to their various functions. Features Participants Owner: Manchester Austin, LLC. Consultant: Wrightson, Johnson, Haddon & Williams, Inc. AV Contractor: … Read more
Huntington University
Peoria, Arizona Huntington University’s Arizona Center for Digital Media Arts offers students a variety of degrees focused on video production and the digital arts. To prepare their students for the equipment and techniques used in the professional world, their classrooms are equipped with a full complement of AV technology. Features Participants Owner: Huntington University AV … Read more
Bank of Hawaii’s Main Branch Uses 33 Feet of 3MM LED in Refreshed Lobby
This is a good example of what I call the new lobby water fountain – a tight pitch LED video wall that’s the visual centerpiece of a big bank renovation. In the old days, big companies and office property developers put in water features in the lobbies and common areas. Now they’re putting in LED … Read more
Williamson County
Williamson County Emergency Services Operation Center is on the cutting edge when it comes to AV technology. Ford was invited for a rare sneak peak into the inner workings of this brand new facility. Come alone with Ford AV as we look at what goes on behind every 911 call.
Coca-Cola Store at Disney Springs
Orlando, Florida The Coca-Cola Store at Disney Springs is the flagship retail location for the Coca-Cola Company. In order to differentiate from the other retail experiences in the area, Coca-Cola decided to showcase a technologically driven interactive experience that would be a social media sensation. Features Participants Owner: The Coca-Cola Company Architect: Baker Barrios General … Read more
City of Westminster City Hall
Westminster, Colorado The City of Westminster, a northwest suburb of Denver, has seen an increase in populace, necessitating an upgrade to the city council chambers and board room. Features Participants Owner: City of Westminster Contractor: GH Phipps Construction AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
BHP Billiton Petroleum
Houston, Texas As a multinational energy company, BHP Billiton has offices on four continents and operates around the clock. It is essential for the company to have access to exceptional conferencing capabilities and AV equipment to conduct business around the world. Features Participants Owner: BHP Billiton Petroleum Architect: Gensler Consultant: TechKnowledge Consulting Corporation AV Contractor: … Read more
Sysco Foods
Cypress, Texas As the largest food distribution company in the world, Sysco Corporation operates more than 170 facilities throughout North America. As their operations network continues to expand, so does the need for teleconferencing capabilities. Features Participants Owner: Sysco Corporation AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems
The Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center
Cypress, Texas The Richard E. Berry Educational Support Center is a 15,000 SF multi-purpose complex capable of hosting up to 9,500 people. Due to the adaptable nature of the building, a versatile AV system was required to fulfill their ever-changing needs. Features Participants Owner: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC
Critical Collaboration: MD Anderson Cancer Center
One of the original three comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MD Anderson) is regarded as one of the leading cancer centers in the world. Located in the heart of the medical center district of Houston, MD Anderson is both a degree-granting academic institution and a cancer … Read more
Critical Classrooms: Baylor College of Medicine
Ranked among the top US medical school, Baylor College of Medicine stands at the cutting-edge of utilizing technology not only in classroom and lab settings but also in multipurpose and study areas. Before Baylor’s most recent technology renovation, AV systems varied from classroom to classroom. AV was not interconnected via the network and required technicians … Read more
Arizona State University Science and Technology Building
Tempe, Arizona Cutting edge research needs cutting edge tools. The Arizona State University Science and Technology Building hosts a variety of departments and requires versatile AV equipment to provide solutions to students, researchers and the public. Features Participants AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC
University of Arizona Health Science and Education Building (HSEB)
Tucson, Arizona The 268,000 SF Heath Sciences Education Building (HSEB) is part of the 28-acre Phoenix Biomedical Campus. The complex holds 84 unique spaces for classrooms, auditoriums, collaboration spaces, conference rooms and board rooms. Features Participants AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC
Arizona State College Avenue Commons (CAC)
Tempe, Arizona The Arizona State College Avenue Commons is a massive five-story, 135,000 SF facility that hosts retail space, communal areas and classrooms. Not only is the space used by current ASU students, the university exhibits the area to charm prospective students. Features Participants AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC
Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM)
Tempe, Arizona Built from the ground up with AV in mind, the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine is a flagship complex in healthcare. The center houses regenerative pain and rehabilitation centers, classrooms, study spaces, collaboration rooms, exercise rooms, a cafe and an expanded library. Features Participants AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC
The City of Maricopa Police Department
Maricopa, Arizona The City of Maricopa’s City Complex was built with the citizens in mind. The new building features an advanced city council chamber, conference rooms and police training rooms. Features Participants AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC
Arizona State University Wells Fargo Arena
Tempe, Arizona The Wells Fargo Arena features a variety of events including Arizona State men’s and women’s basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, wrestling, graduation ceremonies and a variety of concerts and shows. In order to meet the flexible needs of the arena, Arizona State required an upgrade their audio equipment to be adaptable for each unique event. … Read more
Stand Up Live / Copper Blues
Phoenix, Arizona As one of the premier entertainment venues in Phoenix, Stand Up Live and the Copper Blues Rock Pub and Kitchen provides a one-two punch of comedy and food. In order to enhance the ability of Stand Up Live to feature their on-stage talent, upgrades were required of their video equipment throughout the complex. … Read more
Fender Musical Instruments Corporate Headquarters
Scottsdale, Arizona As one of the iconic names in the music industry, Fender moved their headquarters across Scottsdale to a modern facility in the Perimeter Business Center. Features Participants AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC
A.B. Won Pat International Airport
Barrigada and Tamuning, Guam Originally a Japanese Naval Facility, A.B. Won Pat transitioned to a commercial airport in 1962. As airport traffic increased, so did the need to build new facilities. Ford was contracted to update the audio infrastructure and install a new digital paging system in the airport. Features Participants Owner: A.B. Won Pat International Airport … Read more
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas Baylor College of Medicine is ranked among the top schools in the nation for biomedical and health science. Their graduate and post-doctoral programs are designed to help trainees apply their knowledge and talents to shape the future of science and healthcare. Staying on the leading edge of medical advances while thriving in the … Read more
Executive Briefing Center
Dallas, Texas When one of the world’s leading telecom companies wanted to showcase the future of presentations and business solutions, they called Ford AV to help make their vision a reality. The Executive Briefing Center, located in the heart of their corporate headquarters, demonstrates cutting edge technology for video walls and video conferencing, all of … Read more
The Assembly at Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma The Assembly is an expansive 50,000 SF space that hosts services, events and classes every week. Ford AV was hired to design and install new HDSDI video production systems, audio consoles and HD projectors that would resolve their past image delay issues and greatly enhance their production capabilities, providing impact to the … Read more
Parkland Hospital
DALLAS – March 4, 2015 – Dallas County, Texas is one of the largest and still fastest growing counties in the United States. Not surprisingly, as its population has grown so has the demand for more and better quality medical services. The renowned Parkland Hospital that serves the people of this county understood that they needed … Read more
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Austin, Texas In 1684, French King Louis XIV sent René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle, across the ocean to establish a colony, trade routes, and locate Spanish silver mines. Instead, La Salle lost most of his ships to pirates and disaster. In 1995, archaeologists began a decades-long process of excavating, recovering and conserving the hull … Read more
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Houston, Texas United Airlines occupies a 265,000 SF terminal with a state-of-the-art AV system. The new system provides clear communication between the airline and passengers so everyone can rest easy before their flights. Features Participants Owner: United Airlines in partnership with Houston Airport Systems Architect: Faithful Gould Builder/General Contractor: Manhattan Construction AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video … Read more
Vintage Meets Modern: uShip Sets Sail For Their New Austin HQ
uShip is one of the greatest start-up success stories to come out of Austin, TX in the last 15 years. According to the uShip website, the company started as a simple idea in the back of a rent-a-truck in 2001. After a particularly frustrating series of cross-country moves, Matt Chasen became intent on creating a way … Read more
ExxonMobil
The Woodlands, Texas With over 3.5 million square feet of office space, the new ExxonMobil campus in Houston was one of the world’s largest construction projects. As the Master AV Integrator, Ford AV was responsible for the deployment and training in over 1,500 rooms of the latest in AV technology. Features Participants Owner: ExxonMobil Architect: … Read more
KAMO Power
Vinita, Oklahoma KAMO Power is a Generation and Transmission cooperative serving northeast Oklahoma and southwest Missouri. The mission-critical status of supplying electrical service to facilities and homes in this area requires quality technology to monitor, control and engage any problems. Features Participants Owner: KAMO Power General Contractor: Crossland Construction AV Contractor: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC
MD Anderson UT Health Campus
MD Anderson UT Health Campus is one of the premier cancer research and educational facilities in the world. Come with Ford AV as we show an exclusive behind the scenes of the technology utilized for educating the oncologists of tomorrow.
Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum
Come with Ford AV as we check out the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum in beautiful Cuero, Texas. See some of the AV technology the museum uses to help educate and entertain its visitors.
State Farm
Come with Ford AV as we check out how State Farm utilizes the latest in AV Technology to train their associates.
Circuit of The Americas
From behind the scenes of the Circuit of The Americas track, Ford AV was granted unprecedented access. Check out some of the inner workings that make this track one of Texas’ greatest venues. Features Participants OWNER: COTA CONSULTANT: Tilke GmbH & Co., Acoustic Dimensions PRIME CONTRACTOR: AT&T AV CONTRACTOR: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC
University of Tulsa
University of Tulsa takes us into the classroom to show us the latest in education and lecture capture technology.
BBVA Compass Stadium
Houston, Texas The stadium required an AV system that had multi-purpose capabilities. It has extensive high-quality systems that assist officials with live broadcasts. Brock Jessel takes us behind the scenes at BBVA Stadium to show how they provide an entertaining game day experience. Features Participants OWNER: AEG ARCHITECT: Populous GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Manhattan Construction CONSULTANT: WJHW … Read more
Chesapeake Energy Arena
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Home of Oklahoma City’s NBA team, the Chesapeake Energy Arena houses modern AV equipment in major areas of the facility including main halls, entrances and club areas. Features Participants OWNER: City of Oklahoma City CONSULTANT: SAIC GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Manhattan Construction Group AV CONTRACTOR: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC
BOK Center
Tulsa, Oklahoma The new, state-of-the-art 19,000-seat facility is a multi-purpose arena designed to accommodate numerous venues, including arena football, hockey, basketball, concerts, and similar events. Features Participants OWNER: City of Tulsa ARCHITECT: Cesar Pelli GENERAL CONTRACTOR: Tulsa Vision Builders AV CONTRACTOR: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Denver, Colorado The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is the fourth largest U.S. museum with more than 200,000 square feet of space for exhibits, a planetarium and IMAX theater. The museum needed technology that would emphasize the experience for visitors and serve as a visual centerpiece for the exhibits. Features Participants OWNER: Denver Museum … Read more
Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum
Come with Ford AV as we check out the Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum in beautiful Cuero, Texas. See some of the AV technology the museum uses to help educate and entertain its visitors.
Thinkery – Austin Children’s Museum
Austin, Texas With the help of AV, Thinkery is helping children learn the “why” and “how” of science. Visitors can challenge their skills and imaginations by building, inventing and sharing. Features Participants OWNER: Austin Children’s Museum DESIGNER: Lexington Design + Fabrication CONSULTANT: Gyroscope, Inc. AV CONTRACTOR: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC Take a look with Ford … Read more
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles, California The new TBIT Terminal in the Los Angeles International Airport has an IP-based integrated public address system to assist travelers. Features Participants OWNER: City of Los Angeles ARCHITECT: Veneklasen Associates GENERAL CONTRACTORS: Clark Construction Group, LLC, McCarthy Building Companies AV CONTRACTOR: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC
DFW International Airport
Dallas, Texas This pristine facility integrates the latest technologies to ensure the safety, comfort and security of its travelers. Features Participants OWNER: Austin Commercial, Dallas ARCHITECT: HKS, Inc., Corgan Associates CONSULTANT: Ross and Baruzzini, Inc. AV CONTRACTOR: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC
Denver International Airport
Denver, Colorado Spanning 53 square miles, linked by 16,000 miles of copper and fiber optic cable, this airport stands as a modern day communications metropolis. Features Participants OWNER: City of Denver ARCHITECT: Swanson Rink, Inc. CONSULTANT: D.L. Adams Associates AV CONTRACTOR: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC
Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport
Hebron, Kentucky This versatile, international gateway’s recent upgrade provides IP-based integrated public address systems to passengers in terminals 2 and 3, and concourses A, B and C. Features Participants OWNER: Kenton County Airport Board AV CONTRACTOR: Ford Audio-Video Systems, LLC
Honolulu International Airport Brings the ‘Wow’ Factor Back to Travel
HONOLULU – January 26, 2016 – Adding to a growing portfolio of airport installations around the world, NanoLumens, today announced the completion of a new installation at the Honolulu International Airport (HNL). In partnership with industry-leading systems integrator Ford Audio-Video, NanoLumens, the innovator of LED display visualization solutions, installed two 44.65’ X 7.28’ NanoSlim LED … Read more