Virginia Capitol — Interactive LED Table
A high-resolution interactive LED map table designed to bring Richmond’s historic landmarks to life, combining digital media with physical architectural models in a single storytelling surface.
PROJECT BRIEF & CHALLENGES
The Virginia State Capitol visitor exhibit centers on an interactive table displaying a detailed map of Richmond’s historic district. Precision 3D-printed models of City Hall, surrounding parkland, and nearby buildings sit directly atop a high-resolution LED surface, allowing the display to function as both a map and a storytelling platform.
Visitors experience the city through layered visual narratives — transitioning from static cartography to seasonal animations, historical moments, and lighting effects that reveal the evolution of Richmond over time.
Because guests interact with the table at extremely close viewing distances, the display system required exceptional pixel density, minimal visible pixel structure, and careful control of reflections while supporting the physical integration of architectural models directly on the display surface.
APPROACH
5 TEN developed a display system optimized for close-range museum viewing conditions. The solution is based on a 0.8 mm microLED platform, selected for its high fill factor and smooth visual performance at distances of less than one meter. Working closely with fabrication and exhibit teams, the system architecture was designed to integrate the LED display, precision aluminum structural frame, and removable model components into a unified table assembly. Surface treatments and optical overlays were evaluated to balance pixel blending, contrast, and reflection control under gallery lighting conditions
SOLUTION
The final system combines a high-resolution microLED display, structural aluminum framing, and an optical acrylic surface that allows physical architectural models to sit directly above the digital map. The display is powered by Megapixel’s Helios processing platform, providing stable color reproduction and image processing optimized for exhibit environments. Internal power and data distribution are integrated into the table structure, allowing clean installation while maintaining service access for long-term maintenance. The result is a hybrid physical-digital installation where 3D building models and dynamic LED content operate as a single interactive landscape, allowing visitors to explore Richmond’s history through light, animation, and architectural form.
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