Modernizing the Columbus Metropolitan Library: Martin Luther King Branch

The Columbus Metropolitan Library engaged New Era Technology as the technology integrator for the modernization of its Martin Luther King branch, part of a broader renovation and revitalization effort. The project aimed to preserve and honor community heritage by implementing immersive audiovisual technology — creating exterior displays and interactive visual experiences that celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s life and reflect the local neighborhood’s identity. 

The project needed to resolve multiple display and visibility challenges:

• Showcase memorable images and content on the building’s exterior façade
• Ensure projections and visuals remain clear and visible in different lighting conditions throughout the day and across seasons
• Create engaging digital displays that resonate with the community’s culture and the library’s role as a hub
• Support both interior interactive signage and exterior visual experiences that align with the architect’s vision

New Era Technology served as a trusted adviser by providing internal and external audiovisual solutions such as interactive signage and exterior projections to provide a visually-captivating display and interactive spaces for the local Columbus community in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King.

Process

As part of a revitalization effort for the Martin Luther King branch, New Era Technology was selected by a nationally recognized architect working on the project to integrate the vision to memorialize moments of Martin Luther King’s Life. Over one year, New Era worked closely with the Architect and the Chief Customer Experience Officer at The Columbus Metropolitan Library to ensure the overall goal and plan was executed correctly. The architect’s goal to provide a special and unique presentation to commemorate Dr. King’s Life started with the idea to showcase projections on the Library’s exterior portion. A 20,000 Lumen Laser Projector was the selected technology to make this vision a reality.

Having a strong relationship with Columbus Metropolitan Library, New Era Technology ensured the project would have a high-quality caliber to exceed the Library’s goal while aligning with the Architects’ vision. Overall, New Era’s contributions help memorialize moments of Dr. King’s Life and the Library’s surrounding neighborhood through visually captivating projections that will be seen for years to come.