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PROJECT

exteriors

of the glazing was removed, but CIA loved the artistic

The sophisticated design of the wove- media façade

qualities of Mediamesh and felt it was perfect for the ap-

provided the perfect platform for the highest resolution

plication. The interactive display at the heart of the cam-

Mediamesh system available for use in outdoor applica-

pus is a blank canvas for students and alumni to display

tions. In addition to its exceptional color reproduction

their artwork and creativity.

and resolution, the design requires a limited amount of
energy, compared with other systems, consuming less

ACROSS THE ATLANTIC

than 160 W for each approximately 11 sq. ft of surface

The University of Copenhagen is the oldest university

area. The limited weight was also a key factor in selecting

and research institution in Denmark. Founded in 1479,

the system.

it also happens to be the second oldest institution for

To promote its goal of engaging the community, the

higher education in Scandinavia. With the university's

university commissioned a local artist to design content

long history, school executives were looking for a way to

for the media screen.

modernize its design. In order to bring a fresh look to

In Cleveland and Copenhagen, the images displayed

the campus, Arkitema Architects, Copehagen, specified

help to bridge the gap between people, culture, nature,

a large-format SMD-Mediamesh screen for the front of

and technology. CA

one of the four characteristic blocks of the university.
The three-story, glass-fronted base structures are arranged north to south with four vertically integrated
blocks. The buildings are outfitted with large, glazed

In order to bring a fresh look to the campus, a large-format SMD-Mediamesh screen was specified at the University of Copenhagen.

steel, glass, and aluminum buildings offer a balance be-

system, including the external electronics for the pre-ex-

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tween privacy and natural light. The transparent-media

isting substructure, presented a challenge. The ultimate

Circle 2 on the Reader Service Card.

façade system supplied by GKD provides an artistic link

solution employed the tried and tested mounting concept

between the urban structures and the university's

with round profiles and eyebolts. The surface-mount de-

multi-faceted educational concept.

vice lines are integrated into the mesh with a vertical spac-

façades that connect the glass strips over two levels. The

Determining how to mount the complete Mediamesh

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