Western Sydney University Surabaya
Hybrid Learning Audiovisual System Design
Project Overview
Modern education is no longer confined by geography. At Western Sydney University Surabaya, learning extends beyond physical classrooms—connecting students with international lecturers and enabling real-time global collaboration.
This project was designed to support a fully integrated hybrid learning environment, where on-site and remote participants experience the same level of clarity, engagement, and accessibility.
The Challenge
Hybrid education introduces a complex set of performance challenges that go beyond technology alone: Students struggle to clearly hear remote lecturers. Visual content is not equally accessible across the room. Interaction between physical and remote participants feels disconnected. Systems are often implemented without proper spatial and acoustic integration. The investment cost of the Audiovisual Technology meets the owner budget.
Our Approach
We developed a holistic audiovisual ecosystem, where architecture, acoustics, lighting, and AV systems work as one integrated solution. Key System Features: Real-time video conferencing (Zoom-enabled learning spaces). Clear audio capture and uniform sound distribution. Seamless content sharing (BYOM / wireless presentation). Flexible system supporting multiple teaching scenario. This creates one unified platform adaptable to lectures, discussions, and collaborative sessions.
Spatial Performance Strategy
Every learning space was engineered to deliver consistent performance: Capture both lecturer and student interaction clearly. Ensure intelligible sound throughout the room. Provide optimal visual accessibility for all users. Equalize experience between on-site and remote participants. The result is a balanced, inclusive learning environment—not just a connected one.
Design Integration
This project’s performance was driven by strong interdisciplinary collaboration: Cushman & Wakefield oversaw project management, interior, and lighting design; Iwan Prasetyo delivered acoustic strategies for optimal speech clarity; and NDY engineered MEP systems for seamless integration of technology within the space.
Outcome
Students and educators benefit from: Clear and reliable communication. Equal access to global teaching resources. Higher engagement and sustained focus. A more inclusive and effective learning experience. Hybrid education becomes not just functional—but transformational.
Based on the WSU AV Guidelines and Pedagogy, together with WSU Project Leader, Technology Advisor and Lecturer and multi-discipline design team we succeeded in developing the Education Audiovisual over Internet Protocol System Design for the entire campus at Western Sydney University Surabaya.
