Visualization Studio

Exterior of Visualization Studio, wrapped in a colorful lenticular designA large audience watches a presentation with colorful graphics displayed on floor to ceiling screens.An overhead shot of a large group watching a presentation in the Visualization Studio. Group picture of Critical Media Making Showcase from 2021Student presenting a final project to their class in the Visualization Studio. Student presenting a final project to their class in the Visualization Studio. Colorful exterior of studio, with music notation, scientific diagrams, manuscript lettering and symbols
Exterior of Visualization Studio, wrapped in a colorful lenticular design
A large audience watches a presentation with colorful graphics displayed on floor to ceiling screens.
An overhead shot of a large group watching a presentation in the Visualization Studio.
Group picture of Critical Media Making Showcase from 2021
Student presenting a final project to their class in the Visualization Studio.
Student presenting a final project to their class in the Visualization Studio.
Colorful exterior of studio, with music notation, scientific diagrams, manuscript lettering and symbols

Building: D. H. Hill Jr. Library

Floor: Third Floor, Tower

NC State University students, faculty, and staff can request to reserve the Visualization Studio for these uses: 

  • Class visits 
  • Special instruction and active learning session 
  • Workshops
  • Research / Project exhibitions
  • Masters & PhD Defenses

The Visualization Studio is an immersive visual and auditory space, designed to showcase engaging content from every college and department at NC State. With multiple high-definition projectors and a specifically configured computer, the Visualization Studio presents seamless 360-degree visual content and imagery for compelling teaching and learning experiences, research presentations, and other special projects and events.

If you need a meeting room or other event space, students and faculty can reserve a group study or faculty room. There are also more spaces available through Campus Enterprises (RAVE) and the McKimmon Center. 

  •   How do I reserve and access this space?

    Fill out the request form and a Libraries staff member will be in touch with you in 2-3 business days. Please submit the request at least 14 days in advance of the requested date.

    Wolfpack One Card is required for entry.

  •   Room specs & details

    Health & safety warning

    The Visualization Studio provides an immersive experience that may affect people with sensitivities to flashing lights, enclosed spaces, or motion sickness. Contact library_hightechspaces@ncsu.edu ahead of time if you have any questions.

    Recommended capacity:

    10 - 15 depending on use and furniture

    Studio Size:

    27.5 feet across  

    Display resolution: 

    15,360 x 1080 wraparound mode

    1920 x 1080 single projector mode

    User device (laptop, tablet, etc.) connections allowed?

    Yes, 1 HDMI and 1 wireless presenter

    Food / beverage / catering allowed?

    No

    Public visibility?

    Private

    Special features:

    • 360 degree projection
    • 7.1 surround sound and stereo audio systems
    • microphones
  •   Furniture configurations

    These illustrations demonstrate some possibile configurations for the space.

    Layout showing no furniture, an air purifier, and mobile control panel.
    Empty

    Layout showing chairs in a circle around the perimeter of the room, mobile control panel, and air purifier.
    Circle

    Layout showing rows of chairs, mobile control panel at the front, and air purifier in the back.
    Theater

  •   Design templates

    To help you design your presentation or experience, we provide these templates fitted to our screens:

  •   How do I get there?
    • Enter the Hill Library from the Hillsborough St. entrance.
    • Go straight through the gates and turn left.
    • Continue down the hallway until you reach the stairs and elevator.
    • Take the stairs or elevator to the first floor (1U).
    • Continue straight across the lobby.
    • Turn left before entering the Learning Commons.
    • Continue straight past the right side of Ask Us and around the brick wall to the elevators.
    • Take the elevators up to the third floor.
    • Turn left out of the elevator bay
    • Continue straight beyond the open seating area
    • The Visualization Studio is the circular room on the right in the center of the building.
  •   Who do I contact?