It still feels like a dream after so many years but it’s finally been made official. Ascend is starting our new company, Ascend Art Parks. Our first Art Park location will be in our backyard in The City Beautiful – Orlando, FL. It will be called Art2 (“Art Squared”). We can’t wait for you to experience all that we have in store!

We talk about the park design on our projects page (LINK), and that was originally posted three years ago! That’s right, it’s taken almost four years to make this idea a reality, but it was worth the wait! Art2 is coming to Orlando!

This is our second project with the Downtown Orlando Development Board. Our first was the DTO visitor center in Downtown Orlando, LINK.

Working with the City of Orlando has been an amazing experience. So far, we have only worked with private companies and we quickly learned working with the government is a completely new way of business. There are so many people, departments, boards and lawyers involved to make a large project like this happen. It’s a lot and something we weren’t used to. But the City was so helpful and walked our team though the entire process. I’m so grateful for the City of Orlando working so closing with us and allowing us to bring our vision to life. I’m proud to say that Orlando’s leadership is filled with visionaries who are working hard to transform our city in such meaningful ways.

It’s also been so exciting for people outside of our normal world to learn who Ascend is. We’ve started getting press around the new park and lots of questions about who we are. It’s been such a neat experience becoming more of a part of the fabric of the City of Orlando.

So now our lives are all about creating the branding for the new company, finalizing the little details and gearing up to open the coolest spot in Downtown Orlando!

We’ll be publishing our Art2 website soon to start connecting with local artists and give people a way to stay updated on our process throughout the build. I’m so excited to create new branding around a company that is not B2B like Ascend. With B2B branding we have to keep things “safe” enough for the Fortune 500 companies of the world to feel comfortable. It’s always been a hard thing for me to stay within the lines when we’re such a creative team. With Art2 being a B2C company and being an Art Park, we can go wild!! We’re still in a partnership with the City and are representing Orlando, so we’ll be keeping everything family friendly, but make no mistake, things are about to get weird!! Hey, weird is where things get fun, right?!

Check out the local press about Art2 in The Orlando Business Journal and The Bungalower.

The City of Orlando Downtown page will share updates here.

We’ll keep posting during our journey to give you a window into the behind the scenes of building a park that is the first of its kind. More to come soon.

Thank you for swinging by!

Josh

Josh Almeida

Founder & Lead Artist, Ascend Studios

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Burns McDonnell, EPIC LED Video Wall

Designing the Ultimate 360 EPIC LED Video Wall Room

Our friends at Burns McDonnell, the world’s top engineering firm, tasked us with designing and building an EPIC, State-of-the-art 360 LED video wall room. Consequently, this state-of-the-art space allows them to physically preview all their 3D CAD files and engineering projects. As a result, it provides an immersive experience that significantly enhances collaboration with their teams and clients.

Enhancing Collaboration Beyond VR

Although many companies use VR for CAD file walkthroughs, VR often falls short in terms of real-time discussion. Specifically, it lacks the capability for team members to see where others are focusing or pointing. Therefore, our 360 LED video wall bridges this gap by allowing everyone in the room to view and discuss the designs simultaneously, creating a more interactive and engaging experience. Our 360 LED video wall does allow for everyone to experience their out-of-this-world design but also shows the client why Burns McDonnell is simply the best engineering firm in the world. They are always pushing the edge of technology to set the standard within their industry.

Proud Partnership with Burns McDonnell

We are genuinely thrilled to be Burns McDonnell’s official LED video wall partner. Notably, witnessing their innovative launch pad designs and experiencing the sensation of being 40 stories high up is truly extraordinary. This project not only highlights their groundbreaking designs but also underscores why Burns McDonnell remains a leader in engineering excellence.

Collaboration with Igloo Vision

In this groundbreaking project, we partnered with Igloo Vision, whose software suite expertly manages the 3D CAD integrations. Meanwhile, Ascend took charge of all other aspects, including software and media management, hardware design, installation, and implementation. Consequently, this collaboration ensured a seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies.

A Global First – 360 LED video Wall Room

We are proud to announce that this is the world’s first 360 LED video wall room. Furthermore, it is a pioneering achievement, with only one other similar room located in Dubai. Thus, the immersive experience provided by this room is truly mind-blowing and sets a new benchmark in the industry.

Easy Streaming and Control

The system allows the Burns McDonnell team to stream their designs effortlessly from networked computers or through local wireless connections. Additionally, our design includes high-quality K-Array speakers, full-color programmable recessed lighting, and a sophisticated control system. Consequently, team members can easily manage everything using a wall-mounted touch panel or Surface tablet, making the system both intuitive and user-friendly.

A Team Effort

This project was indeed a significant team effort involving the entire Ascend team. We are extremely proud of the final product and deeply grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such an innovative and industry-leading client.

Watch the Installation Film

Finally, don’t miss the film showcasing the installation process. It beautifully captures the transformation and highlights the incredible features of the world’s first 360 LED video wall room!

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