5 Principles for Audio Visual Planning with Style
Bad audiovisual planning is painfully obvious; a beautiful and well thought-out ceiling design is ruined by a digital projector mounted on a clunky metal stump. Such components are a must in modern office environments and each manufacturer has a brand identity and visual aesthetic of their own. If these components aren’t considered early in the overall design process, they can spoil the finished result. Here are a few simple principles to help you avoid these pitfalls.
1) Location, Location, Location: It is critical to locate audiovisual components and incorporate this into the design concept. Screens have an optimal viewing angle, a speaker layout creates a sound environment. Rooms with significant A/V functions must account for these functions from the beginning, rather than as an afterthought.
2) Keeping Things Under Control: Modern audiovisual systems have sophisticated controls. Place controls logically and visibly within the room—no one wants to fish around in a drawer for a lost remote.
3) Hide and Seek: While controls should be visible, conceal the components that actually run the audiovisual systems in a space. Plan for equipment closets and cabinets; use flush access panels to hide ceiling- and wall-mounted components.
4) Plan for Replacement: Audiovisual systems are in a rapid state of advancement and innovation. Most companies will replace individual A/V components before the next interior remodel. Components can also fail due to defects. Plan for a way of removing them without extensive demolition and hassle.
5) Keep It Simple: Unless your company showcases leading-edge technology, it is wise to opt for simplicity in audiovisual integration. The original iPhone design still holds up because of its simplicity. Today’s bells-and-whistles A/V tech will begin to look pretty tired unless you plan on replacing it every couple of years.
At Tangram Interiors, we put our extensive industry experience to work gracefully and creatively integrating audiovisual technology seamlessly within any space. Contact us today for more information.
