Christie enhances learning at Luanda Science Centre

A former soap factory has been converted into a science center, and the showroom is equipped with two Griffyn 4K35-RGB laser projectors and 34 Vive Audio speakers from Christine To deliver educational content. Eight D20WU-HS cameras power a permanent outdoor video mapping attraction on the building facade.

the Christie Technology It’s leadership. Immersive learning experiences At the Luanda Science Center (CCL) in Angola. Built on the site of a former soap factory, it is a powerful Audiovisual infrastructure Inside and out, to attract visitors and inspire future generations.

CCL Hall is equipped with two pure laser projectors. Griffin 4K35-RGB And Viv speakers From Christie to deliver impactful educational content. Eight 1DLP Laser Projector D20WU-HS From the same brand that fuels the lasting appeal of outdoor video mapping On the facade of the building. The project was implemented by Christie’s partner, Profitand the consulting firm Muse for Athena Swiss AG.

The 146-seat auditorium features a 180-square-metre screen measuring 15.5 metres wide and 11.65 metres high, with a total of 12 million pixels. “With 36,500 lumens, pure RGB laser lighting, native 4K resolution and 3DLP technology, the Griffyn 4K35-RGB delivers stunning images with an extremely wide colour gamut,” says Pedro Carmo, director of Proavit, the project’s audiovisual integrator. Special effects include vibration, water and air, which synchronise with the content on screen to increase immersion.

The hall is also equipped with Dolby Atmos technology with 32 audio channels, supported by 34 Christie Vive Audio speakers and nine subwoofers. Powersoft From the series Quattrocanale“The Vive Audio speakers have great performance with very low distortion, making them ideal for complementing the big screen visual experience,” adds Jordi Molla, AV engineer at Muse.

On the exterior of the CCL, eight Christie D20WU-HS 1DLP laser projectors were installed in waterproof, ventilated cabinets to map the building’s facade and create a 114m wide and 11m high canvas. This nighttime display was created by design studio Okobus It aims to bring learning to life, highlighting topics such as Angolan culture, the human body, planets, animals, plants, and science.

“Christie’s technology has helped transform this space into a true centre of excellence, creating an immersive and sophisticated visitor experience,” says Molla. “We would also like to highlight the work of Proavit, who successfully solved the various challenges we faced with great efficiency and professionalism.”

The Luanda Science Centre has established itself as a benchmark for education and entertainment in Africa, backed by an advanced technological infrastructure unique in the world.