Latin America. The finalist projects of the CALA Awards 2024 come from Brazil, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, which recognize the best integrations made during the last year in the region. It is highlighted that, according to most of the projects nominated, the education sector is the one that is most marking projects that integrate technologies from different sectors, such as AV, security, broadcast and IT.
This year the work of the juries was not easy at all. The nominated projects stood out for their innovation and impact on users, which required an in-depth analysis to choose the five finalists.
As we have evidenced in each of the versions of this Contest, which for more than 10 years has witnessed the quality of industry professionals in Latin America, the region has a thriving industry, which trains, innovates and carries out projects of global stature. This was reflected in each of the finalist projects of this version.
Winner Choice
The winner of the Cala Awards 2024 for the Best AV Integration Project will be chosen by public vote from among the 5 finalists. Voting will be open between July 31 and August 14 through the AVI Latin America website. The project that gets the most votes will be the winner.
A representative of each integrating company will attend Mexico, to participate in a panel in which we will analyze the outlook of the industry in 2024 and the award ceremony, which will be held within the framework of IntegraTec Mexico on August 14.
From Latin America we thank each of the integrating companies that applied and congratulate the finalists.
Learn the details of each finalist project and vote for your favorite here.
Medical Simulation Center
End User: Universidad Javeriana
City: Bogota, Colombia
Integrator: AV SAS Integration
Motivated to renovate their old medical simulation center, the Javeriana University bet on communicating with students through a language that they master: technology. The new medical simulation center currently has 20 spaces divided into offices, critical care areas, hospitalization, observation with space for 3 patients, Debriefing, microsurgery equipped with 10 microscopes, laparoscopy, surgery room with its control room, Control Center with 6 Gesell camera-type modules and classrooms.
All spaces have installed simulators, which are dolls with the vital functions of a person on which students practice, ptz cameras, recorders, Shure microphones, control screens, speakers, video projectors, encoders and Liberty video decoders and other technological equipment that allow students to experience real situations in emergency rooms, emergencies and in clinics and hospitals. The teacher can see what is happening in these spaces and test or provide feedback to their students in real time. While this is happening, the classmates, who are in the classrooms, can see what is happening through the screens and projection systems installed in the classrooms
All audio and video are streamed over IP, Dante, Streaming over RTSP.
Estação das Artes
End User: Secretary of Culture of Ceará
City: Fortaleza, Brazil
Integrator: Convergint
Located in the historic center of Fortaleza, the Estação das Artes Cultural Complex is a living monument that integrates the heritage of Ceará. The complex, which occupies an area of 67 thousand square meters where the old João Felipe Railway Station used to operate, was inaugurated in 2022 and houses the Estação das Artes, the Pinacoteca de Ceará, the Design Center, the Railway Museum, as well as the Secretary of Culture of the State of Ceará (Secult Ceará).
To bring to life the events, exhibitions, film sessions and encounters that take place in the Cultural Complex, Convergint was responsible for the implementation of audio, video, stage lighting, connectivity, security, transmission and automation solutions in different spaces, such as: Estação das Artes, Pinacoteca de Ceará, Railway Museum, Exhibition Spaces, Design Center.
In a single control room, it is possible to activate and manage the entire audio and lighting system of two different buildings: the Estação das Artes and the Design Center. The operation can be carried out from a control room or using a tablet, providing practicality and agility to the process.
Conference, debate and voting venues
End User: Council of Bogotá
City: Bogota, Colombia
Integrator: Matizzo
The project of the Council of Bogotá consisted of the implementation of technology, including our conference, debate and voting software in multiple spaces, such as: The three commissions of Government, Finance and Public Credit, 4 small meeting rooms, 2 large meeting rooms and the Lara Bonilla room. For each commission, a comprehensive solution was implemented, comprising monitors, speakers, audio processors, microphones, PTZ cameras, multimedia units consisting of a touch screen, facial recognition camera and microphones.
For the project, they designed furniture that would optimize circulation to the maximum while maintaining ergonomics and design. The multimedia units allow the user to interact with the touch screen that manages our software solution in an easy and intuitive way and additionally to be facial authenticated in a comfortable, secure and fast way.
IP video transmission allows you to select in a versatile and simple way which source you want to see on any of the monitors that have decoders. Services such as lighting control, sound level adjustment and video production can be managed from the operator's cab. The conference, debate and voting software owned by Matizzo is a software that through a single portal you can perform multiple actions typical of a venue like this.
AV integration in university building
End User: Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola - USIL
City: Lima, Peru
Integrator: Telvicom S.A.
The project implemented for the San Ignacio de Loyola University – USIL, combines two important areas of Telvicom, on the one hand professional video, due to the experience in setting up television studios, but this time applied to university teaching with audiovisual solutions for conference spaces. This challenge was important because both spaces had to "talk" technologically speaking. It was a challenge for our company, but not impossible.
The objective of the project was to have a space with cutting-edge technology for podcasts and live broadcasts with the added value of having the demands similar to a TV channel, which is highly beneficial for the students and educators of the university. In addition, the multipurpose room with capacity for 400 people had to be at the height of the aptly named smart building. There, LED screens, stage lighting, video switchers and robotic cameras were the main axes of the solution; this, with the innovative form of video over IP, catapults us as an integrative company that offers high-end technology within the region.
University Auditorium
End User: Liceo Los Cabos
City: Los Cabos, Mexico
Integrator: Smart Spaces
The auditorium of the Universidad Liceo Los Cabos has been designed as a multifunctional space, capable of adapting to various needs, from oral trials to cultural and educational events. The integration of advanced lighting, audio, video and automation systems has been instrumental in achieving a dynamic and highly functional environment.
It features a state-of-the-art lighting, audio, video, and automation system that provides a comprehensive, high-quality experience for event attendees. In terms of lighting, an intelligent lighting system has been installed that allows the intensity and colour of the lights to be controlled precisely.
In terms of audio, a distributed professional audio system has been implemented that guarantees excellent audio quality throughout the auditorium. As for the video, a 5000 lumen NEC P525UL laser projector has been installed, which ensures clear and bright images. The QSC Q-Sys-based automation system in the NV-32-H (Core Capable) allows all technical aspects of the auditorium to be controlled centrally and easily. This includes controlling lighting, audio, video, and other elements of the space. QSC automated PTZ cameras, model QSC PTZ-12x72, automatically follow speakers.
