WORKPLACE AV DESIGN SERVICES
Gibb Technology provides engineering-led workplace AV design for meeting rooms, boardrooms, collaboration spaces, all-hands environments, digital signage and specialist AV spaces across the UK, Ireland & EMEA.
Our AVIXA-accredited AV designers take projects from initial requirements through system architecture, technology specification and detailed technical documentation — including AV schematics, CAD drawings, equipment layouts and installation requirements.
The objective is simple: engineer the system properly before installation begins, reducing uncertainty on site and creating workplace technology that is simple to use, reliable by design and built to perform.
FROM REQUIREMENT TO ENGINEERED DESIGN
Good AV design starts before equipment is selected.
We begin by understanding the space, how it will be used, who will use it and how the technology needs to interact with your wider IT and workplace environment.
From there, GT develops the technical design required to turn the brief into a deliverable AV system.
OUR DESIGN PROCESS
DISCOVERY & REQUIREMENTS
We define how each space needs to operate, the collaboration platforms being used, user requirements, room types, operational expectations and any existing workplace technology standards.
Site Survey & Room Assessment
Where required, GT assesses the physical environment, existing infrastructure and room conditions to identify the requirements and constraints that will influence the AV design.
System Architecture
We develop the underlying AV architecture and signal flow, considering video, audio, conferencing, control, content sharing, networking and integration with other workplace systems.
Technology Specification
Technology is selected around the functional and technical requirements of the space rather than around a single manufacturer.
Engineering & Validation
Display sizing and positioning, camera coverage, microphone and loudspeaker coverage, sightlines, connectivity, infrastructure and room performance are considered before the design progresses to delivery.
Technical Documentation
The approved design is translated into clear engineering documentation that can be used by project teams, installers and other trades during implementation.
A successful AV project needs more than an equipment list.
Gibb Technology can develop the technical documentation required to clearly communicate how the AV system should be built, connected and integrated within the wider project.
Depending on project scope, AV design documentation can include:
AV SCHEMATICS, CAD & TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION
AV system schematics and signal-flow drawings
CAD floor plans and equipment layouts
Display and equipment elevations
Camera positioning and coverage requirements
Microphone and loudspeaker positioning
Rack layouts and equipment positioning
Cable and connectivity schedules
AV equipment schedules and specifications
Power, data and network requirements
Containment and infrastructure requirements
Interface requirements between AV and other systems
Installation and coordination information for other trades
This creates a defined technical reference for the project and helps ensure the original design intent is carried through into installation and commissioning.
ENGINEERING THE ROOM, NOT JUST THE EQUIPMENT
Workplace AV performance depends on much more than selecting the right camera, microphone or display.
GT considers how the technology will perform within the physical space and how people will interact with it.
Our design process can assess:
Display Size & Sightlines
Screen size, viewing distance, mounting position and room layout are considered so content can be seen clearly from the intended seating positions.
Camera Coverage
Camera location, field of view and participant positioning are reviewed to provide appropriate coverage for hybrid meetings and collaboration.
Audio Coverage
Microphone pickup and loudspeaker coverage are considered around room dimensions, seating positions and the intended use of the space.
Acoustics & Room Performance
Room characteristics that can affect speech intelligibility and conferencing performance are considered as part of the design process.
User Experience
Controls, content sharing and conferencing workflows are designed to minimise unnecessary complexity and make spaces straightforward to operate.
Serviceability
Equipment positioning, access and system architecture are considered with ongoing maintenance and support in mind — not simply installation.
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DESIGNED TO WORK WITH THE WIDER PROJECT
AV does not operate in isolation.
Gibb Technology works alongside IT teams, architects, interior designers, electrical contractors, fit-out teams and other project stakeholders to ensure the AV design is coordinated with the wider workplace.
This includes identifying requirements for power, data, containment, equipment locations, mounting, furniture interfaces and other infrastructure before they become issues during installation.
Clear documentation and early coordination help reduce design conflicts, site changes and unnecessary rework later in the project.
AV STANDARDS & MULTI-SITE DESIGN
For organisations deploying workplace technology across multiple locations, GT can develop repeatable AV room standards rather than treating every space as an isolated project.
Standardised room designs can define the technology, architecture, functionality and documentation required for different room types across an organisation.
This can include:
Meeting room standards
Collaboration and flexible spaces
Boardrooms and executive spaces
All-hands and presentation environments
Digital signage standards
Consistent user experiences across locations
Standard equipment and technology architectures
Defined technical documentation for repeatable deployment
Where local requirements differ, designs can be adapted while maintaining the underlying technical and user-experience standard.
The result is a more controlled approach to expanding and managing workplace AV across the organisation.
DESIGN THAT CONTINUES THROUGH DELIVERY
A detailed design is only valuable if it can be implemented correctly.
Gibb Technology can remain involved from design through hardware specification and supply, installation, system configuration, commissioning and ongoing support.
This continuity helps maintain the original design intent throughout the project and provides a clear technical route from the first requirement through to the completed AV environment.
Whether GT delivers the complete project or provides AV design as part of a wider construction or workplace programme, the objective remains the same: a properly engineered system with clear documentation and defined performance requirements.
See Your Space Before It’s Built
Technical drawings define how a system is engineered. Modus VR adds another layer by allowing stakeholders to experience the proposed room before it is built.
Gibb Technology can create immersive 3D workplace environments where you can review the design from different positions within the room.
Immersive AV Design with
Modus VR
pLANNING A WORKPACE AV PROJECT?
Bring Gibb Technology into the project before the technology reaches site.
From initial requirements and system architecture through to AV schematics, CAD drawings, technology specification and immersive 3D validation, GT provides the engineering expertise needed to turn your workplace requirement into a clearly defined, installation-ready AV design.