Often referred to as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, Hong Kong is a captivating, unique city where East and West and technological modernism and ancient traditions coexist. No wonder, then, that millions of tourists visit Hong Kong every year, most of whom pass through Hong Kong International Airport, located on a man-made island 30 kilometres west of downtown.

Solotech was delighted to contribute its extensive audio-visual expertise to the innovative Journey of Discovery project to fully transform the passenger experience at this iconic airport.

Since 2021, waiting passengers have enjoyed impressive multimedia zones that create a soothing yet natural atmosphere: the crystal elevator (centre) and the waterfall gardens (north and south ends). Under the coordination of Senior Project Manager Alexandre Matheson, all Solotech teams worked in concert to design, supply and install the various audio, video, lighting and control systems required in record time in the middle of a global health crisis.

Most of the equipment was custom designed and manufactured to meet the building’s many constraints. The airport’s ceiling couldn’t support the weight of sprinklers, so all the audio-visual equipment used had to be fireproof, which was a major challenge. Solotech’s tenacious and ingenious technicians worked closely with several suppliers to create certified equipment, including concrete enclosed speakers and light fixtures as well as fire-resistant LED panels.

Journey of Discovery has received industry-wide acclaim. The project won an award at the Digital Signage Awards 2023 in the Public Spaces category. It was a great honour for Solotech to have contributed to it.