The largest kinetic art sculpture in the world has been installed on Royal Caribbean's new ship, Icon of the Seas. Devised by the Brooklyn-based new media artist studio Breakfast, the Pearl sculpture is over 13.7 metres in height, has a diameter of 16 metres, and is composed of nearly 3,000…
One of Mexico’s leading sound, lighting and AV specialist has designed and installed more than 100 NEXO systems in bars, restaurants, hotels, superyachts and homes around the country. Oncue, which is based in Cancún, has established a reputation among hospitality venue operators for providing systems that exceed what is typically…
Singapore-based nightclub operator Zouk Group turned to Void Acoustics to provide the sound system for its first venture in Japan. The kit – which has been installed across Zouk Tokyo’s two basement floors – comprises a custom-coloured Void Incubus System as the main speaker, with Tri Motions as the rear…
Background music (BGM) in restaurants, bars, shops and hotels has always been a contentious and divisive issue. Some people may feel while shopping or trying to enjoy a meal they are being bombarded by songs, often played at overly loud and intrusive levels; but others might feel uncomfortable if a…
A total of 568 remotely managed 4K Philips digital signage and videowall units have been installed in Showcase Cinemas across North America. As part of a major revamp of all 22 Showcase Cinemas in the US, the cinema chain tasked Atlanta-based DEEL Media – a digital signage solutions specialist with…
Part of the brand of exclusive members clubs, Soho House’s Brighton Beach House is one of the latest additions to the chain and combines all the usual Soho House and Soho Works spaces within a beach club format, due to the site’s location on the seafront. The club recently underwent…
Pioneer Group and DOOH specialist GEM Display have installed Scotland's largest transparent LED display in a project which is said to be "redefining advertising" at Edinburgh's Omni Centre entertainment complex. The centre, which boasts a glass curtain facade, offers a range of activities including a cinema and an escape room.…
The billionaire owner of Nordic Hotels and Resorts, Petter Stordalen, has opened a flagship hotel and cultural hub, featuring 295 K-array and KGEAR products. The Sommerro Oslo project in a historic building in the Norwegian capital is the largest K-array installation to date. The restoration of the building cost more…
An LG Display transparent OLED table has transformed a recently opened Starbucks outlet in South Korea into a visitor attraction. The global coffee brand's ethos is to "offer a community gathering place where people come together to connect and discover new things”, and in South Korea, this is delivered through…
Chatham’s Central Theatre recently benefited from a sound system upgrade to improve the audience experience at its 1000-capacity venue. The Central Theatre, which hosts a variety of performances, from tribute acts and musicals to standup comedy and dance, required a sound system that would deliver clear and even audio coverage…
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