Discovery Museum
Museumplein Limburg - Kerkrade, The Netherlands
A breathtakingly innovative look at the world
That’s what visitors to Museumplein (Museum Square) Limburg can expect, and we are very proud of our significant contribution.The Museumplein Limburg has three venues: the Columbus Earth Theater, the Cube Design Museum, and the Continium Discovery Center.
Each area tells a part of the oldest story we know: the relationship between humans and the world they live in.
Lagotronics Projects designed and realized entire installations in the Columbus Earth Theater,the National Geographic Theater, and the Time Warp Theater, as well as the one-of-a-kind double-sided video wall located at the entrance.
Columbus Earth Theater
This space boasts a fantastic 360 degree projection, combined with a floor projection for a unique look at our world. Visitors can literally look down on the earth from two separate rings placed at high altitude. The floor projection spans 18 meters in diameter, while two high-end Barco 4k projectors with 35,000 lumens maintain its optimal resolution. The wall projection stands at 6 meters high. Seven Barco projectors with 14,000 lumens form the 360 degree projection. Multi-display software by Watch-out, which allows ‘edge blending’ and ‘warping’, is used to distribute video.
A 24-inch touch-screen located in the first ring can be used to operate Google Earth and other presentations. Two interactive shooters are mounted to focus (click) on special content and bring up additional information. High-quality seven-channel audio processing further enhances the experience in this area. Both rings are equipped with LED lighting to create a floodlight effect on the floor, while presenters standing in the pit can be illuminated by three white wash moving heads and equipped with a microphone and monitor speaker, both wireless. A Crestron automation system, the central control for all components, can be operated from two touch screens.
National Geographic Theater
Located in an open location within the Brightlands Campus, a semi-permanent set-up was placed using a truss construction and a double-layer canvas equipped with a full-color print on the outside and a special projection fabric on the inside, within which the experience takes place.
Within this setup is an impressive 360-degree video projection measuring 9 meters in diameter, which is presented using eight laser projectors. This experience is enhanced by a scent machine, pixel-controlled LED lighting in the greenhouse, a comprehensive 7-channel audio system and custom audiovisual content, resulting in an immersive experience. RGBWA spotlights were installed for ambient lighting outside the greenhouse and on the greenhouse.
These elements create a unique experience, taking visitors on a journey of discovery through the future of food and agriculture.
The lighting, audio and video is fully controlled via show control. The control panel is a 7-inch touchscreen installed at the entrance to the experience room.
Time Warp Theater
The Time Warp Theater takes you flying through time, from the Big Bang to visions of the future. In this 360 degree projection, amazing discoveries and inventions that shape our world take flight. Visitors ‘warp’ back to the present, ready for their journey through Continium.
The Time Warp ride’s existing audiovisual equipment has been upgraded. The 360 degree wall projection spans a diameter of no less than 13.6 meters. This theater also boasts nine new laser projectors mounted on a truss, which project onto the side walls at a height of 3.5 meters. Multi-display software by Watch-out, which features ‘edge blending’ and ‘warping’ functionalities, is used to distribute video. A seven-channel audio system is also installed, and visual presentations can be given on a portion of the 360 degree projection. The equipment and link with the ride’s vehicles is managed using a show control system.
Large touch-wall at entrance
We wanted to create something special for Museumplein Limburg’s entrance. Therefore, we installed a very large touch-wall measuring 1.5 x 5 meters with a resolution of 7680 x 2160 pixels. Ten people can simultaneously use the wall, which is also equipped with an audio system. On the other side, a video wall with the same high resolution can be used to give presentations or play informational videos. Seating is available for visitors in a gallery/staircase located in front of the video wall.
Lagotronics Projects also delivered several other, separate projects. We equipped three meeting rooms with large LED screens featuring both analog and digital inputs. Information screens measuring 46 inches hang above the entrances of the Columbus Earth Theater and the Cube, as well as at the reception. On the upper floor of the Cube Design Museum we placed an existing LED wall and a projector with a screen that can be operated electronically. A high-quality audio system provides sound for presentations and voice amplification through a wireless microphone, while an automation system is used for control via a touch monitor.
All in all, we are extremely proud of this project and its outstanding results. The right combination of high-quality audiovisual equipment, interactive systems, and LED lighting make this project an exceptional feat that is particularly special to us – and all here in our home province of Limburg!
Tom Bouwens
Sales Manager
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