As Orlando International Airport prepared to open a new terminal, it also unveiled a multimedia art program created by Gentilhomme Studio in collaboration with Sardi Design. Terminal C debuts with expansive digital displays housed in distinct architectural features called the Moment Vault, Windows on Orlando and the future Portal. These installations represent a pioneering approach to digital public art within an airport environment.
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The commission includes hours of live-action footage, original music, computer-generated imagery and interactive sequences spread across 3,888 square feet of custom LED panels. The displays span 114 feet and use Epic Games’ Unreal Engine to deliver a 360-degree, photorealistic, high-resolution experience. Content ranges from underwater scenes with manatees to panoramic views of Orlando’s downtown skyline, all tailored to each display’s format.
Moment Vault, located in Palm Court, features digital capture and advanced 3-D motion-tracking sensors and cameras to enable immersive, responsive interactions. Windows on Orlando presents a triptych of 32-foot-tall screens that showcase panoramic live-action scenes, offering travelers cinematic views as they move through the terminal.
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“At Gentilhomme, we design immersive experiences that feel meaningful and enchanting,” said Thibaut Duverneix, founder and CEO of Gentilhomme. “For Orlando International Airport’s Terminal C, we assembled a multidisciplinary team to create installations that are durable, site-specific and integrated with the terminal’s architecture. Producing interactivity at this scale is ambitious and demands meticulous attention to detail, but the process was truly rewarding. From filming underwater scenes with manatees to documenting rocket launches, capturing the live-action sequences was a singular experience. We look forward to seeing how travelers engage with the work and how it will enhance the passenger experience for years to come.”