Why community centres and schools are falling in love with Impact-Resistant LED Walls.

The Story Behind the Project

At Ch’íyáqtel (Tzeachten) First Nation in Chilliwack, BC, a gym just got a serious glow-up. The goal? Create a space that feels as modern and connected as the students and community who use it every day.

When you walk in now, you’re greeted by a massive LuxVision LED wall that can handle a flying soccer ball without breaking a sweat — plus a Crestron control system so simple that anyone can walk up and start using it.

This project became a great example of how technology can elevate a school space without complicating it.

Building Something That Lasts

Gyms, community halls, and multi-use rooms take a beating — literally. So when we design AV systems for schools, durability is just as important as visual performance.

That’s where the LuxVision ProLux Rugged LED wall comes in. It’s impact-resistant, meaning it’s made to take hits from basketballs, volleyballs, or that one kid who accidentally kicks a soccer ball way too high.

The secret lies in its design — a pixel mask that sits slightly forward of the LEDs, absorbing the impact instead of damaging the diodes underneath.

It’s also built with quarter-turn locking modules, meaning it won’t pop loose like magnetic panels sometimes do. The result? A screen that stays locked, bright, and beautiful, no matter what the day brings.

Making It Effortless to Use

Technology should never make life harder for teachers or facility staff. With Crestron touch panels mounted safely inside wall boxes, this system is completely intuitive.

Four simple icons let you choose what you want to control — video, audio, microphones, or cameras — and everything just works. You can power on the LED wall, select your source, and be ready for a presentation in seconds.

No tech manual needed. No “who remembers how to turn it on?” moments.

The Finishing Touch — Great Sound

We also gave the space a boost in acoustics. If you’ve ever been in a gym that sounds like an echo chamber, you know how important that is.

Custom acoustic treatments were added to reduce reverb and make speech more intelligible during assemblies, meetings, and performances. The panels also double as architectural features, blending into the space instead of feeling like an afterthought.

Lessons for Other Schools

If you’re planning a school or community-center upgrade, here’s what we learned from this project:

• Durability matters. Impact-resistant LED walls save headaches (and repair costs).

• Ease of use wins every time. Teachers shouldn’t need IT to run a presentation.

• Plan for multi-use. Spaces like these are used for sports, events, and community nights — your AV system should handle it all.

• Design for the next decade, not just today. Crestron gives schools room to scale into hybrid learning and future-proof connectivity.

  
  

Final Thoughts

This project at Ch’íyáqtel (Tzeachten) First Nation shows what happens when technology meets thoughtful design. A durable LED wall, a clean control interface, and a focus on user experience — that’s the recipe for an AV setup that lasts.

If you’re in education or facilities management and thinking about upgrading your tech, get in touch with Sapphire — we love helping schools design spaces that inspire learning, connect communities, and survive the occasional basketball.

Ready to upgrade your school’s AV system?

Our team designs spaces that blend durability, simplicity, and stunning visuals — from impact-resistant LED walls to seamless Crestron control.

Contact Sapphire to start planning your next project.