Crystal City: Interactive Model
A commissioned 3D model of Crystal City, VA, in conjunction with the development of the new Amazon headquarters, into an JBG Smith and ZGF wanted an interactive app-controlled light display. The key feature of the installation is a large architectural model, displaying every building in the Crystal City area. Each building sits atop a group of LEDs which light and change the color of the model. A custom control solution was created that dynamically allowed for the grouping and customization of each individual building’s color. Passersby can visually see the current and proposed city by highlighting just the Metro Stations, Parks, or dozens of other categories and buildings.
Type: LED Mapped Architectural Model
Role: Technical Director - System Design, Hardware & Software Integration, Project Management, Software Development, Content Creation, Pixel Mapping, Lighting Design
Location: - JBG Smith Sales Center, Washington DC
Supplementing the architectural display, a tablet allows presenters to select and alter the colors of individual buildings as well as groups. This gives clients an accurate and beautiful sense of scale for owned properties and future developments. When not in use, the tablet can be set to 1 of 3 screensaver modes that animate the display.
Pixel Mapping the model surface area to creating a blooming effect.
A single wall-mounted TV displays further reading and information of the buildings currently selected by the tablet.
Behind the architectural model is a panoramic aerial photo of Crystal City atop more LEDs, creating a glow behind individual buildings in the photo.
The Application Interface allowed JBG Smith to highlight different properties and zonings
