“We wanted to build a new global headquarters that would allow for sophisticated and dynamic ‘smart office’ capabilities to increase collaboration among our local teams and encourage greater interaction with remote personnel,” said Chad Bockert, vice president of business development and marketing at WWT. “We are extremely pleased with the way the Leyard and Planar displays elevated how we do business and work cohesively as a global organisation. The displays also allow us to reinforce our corporate core values, mission statement and vision using creative messaging and imagery.”
A centerpiece of the new building is the Planar Mosaic video wall array in the atrium. The video wall is designed as a dynamic installation that showcases changing content in a compelling way to create an impactful and interesting space. The video wall has led to the development of content that emphasizes WWT’s core values, helping to reinforce the company’s corporate culture. It also offers a new way for the company to connect with customers and partners during executive briefings held in this central space.
WWT chose Planar Mosaic because of the possibilities it provides for creative expression and the delivery of art and information. Planar Mosaic features three different sizes of LCD video wall tiles that can be mounted in any position and angle relative to each other.
Adam Schmidt, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Leyard and Planar, said: “The new WWT global headquarters is a stunning display of innovation, technology and creative design that reinforces the company’s corporate culture and values. We are delighted that the Leyard and Planar display solutions bring WWT’s vision to life in such an impactful way.”
The Leyard TWA Series LED video wall in WWT’s below-grade auditorium is used for executive presentations including the company’s annual corporate update. It is designed to enhance communication with employees and unite the company’s global organisation.
WWT selected the Leyard TWA Series for its flexibility, performance and crystal clear images. The Leyard TWA Series is architected to support the highest pixel density and provide a crisp, high-contrast image using the highest quality black LEDs. Wide viewing angles deliver excellent off-axis uniformity, while advanced calibration provides maximum full colour and brightness uniformity across even the largest video walls – all with no visible seams.
On either side of the gigantic video wall, WWT installed three 86in Planar UltraRes Series 4K LCD displays. The displays are designed to showcase outdoor video footage when the auditorium is in use to diminish the subterranean feel of the space.
“We feel the final design represents WWT’s unique brand of technology and innovation,” said Rick Coltrane, president of Coltrane Systems. “Our goal was to give WWT the tools within their own building to best showcase their technology.”
In addition to the video walls in its atrium and auditorium, WWT has installed Planar UltraRes Series 4K LCD displays throughout many areas of its new headquarters. Several 98in Planar UltraRes Series displays have been placed in the executive boardroom to support presentations and enhance video conferencing. Two Planar UltraRes Series displays are installed in the employee network café area and a Planar UltraRes Touch display has been incorporated into the building’s new corporate lobby to welcome visitors and provide engagement through customer testimonial videos.
The Planar UltraRes Series was selected for its performance and 4K clarity. The Planar UltraRes Series features Ultra HD resolution (3840 x 2160). Planar UltraRes Touch adds interactivity to the experience by combining stunning 4K image clarity with 32 points of multi-touch. Planar UltraRes Touch displays feature Planar ERO (Extended Ruggedness and Optics) technology, a bonded glass surface that adds durability and protection while minimising the effects of glare.