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The Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) in Vienna is one of the oldest museums of its kind. It’s going through infrastructure modernization. To protect rotating exhibitions and visitors, the MAK uses video surveillance from Dallmeier.
As the museum is in an historic building, its high ceilings, changing exhibitions meaning varying spatial configurations, and atmospheric lighting (to present the art) make it difficult for video surveillance. Gerald Schรถn, owner of Gerald Schรถn Elektro- & Sicherheitstechnik, the Viennese installer, said: โThe technology used must not only deliver high quality but also be flexible and efficient enough to adapt to frequently changing conditions. By installing more than 100 high-resolution single-sensor cameras, Dallmeier created a customized solution capable of meeting all our challenges.โ
Besides the protection of exhibits and the prevention of theft and vandalism, MAKยดs focus is on visitor safety; in a pleasant setting. The surveillance cameras are therefore installed discreetly around the museum, including exhibition rooms, corridors, the MAK shop, access roads, and entrances.
Smart AI functions
The installed 4Kย Domera cameras deliver high resolution images even in difficult lighting, the German manufacturer says. Thanks to the โRPoDโ (Remote Positioning Dome) function, camera angles can be adjusted remotely via the video management system โ cutting out the need for physical reconfiguration. This is a benefit given the museumโs high ceilings. AI-based features such as Intrusion Detection and Loitering Detection work for precise alarms and to reduce false alerts.ย Fisheye cameras provide situational awareness, even in the largest exhibit halls. The integration of Dallmeierโs SeMSy Compact video management system enables central management of recordings, intuitive operator control, and tools like the AI-driven โSmartFinderโ function. This allows staff to analyze incidents with minimal effort.
Without interruptingย
Fitting the new video surveillance without disrupting daily operations was a logistical feat. From the initial planning to final installation, every detail was coordinated. Gerald Schรถn as installer and the MAKโs internal security department came up with a solution. โThanks to thorough planning and close coordination, we were able to complete the project with 100 per cent planning reliability and zero complications,โ said Gerald Schรถn. โThe ability to remotely adjust the camera angles has proven to be an invaluable benefit โ especially with our high ceilings and the frequent exhibition changes,โ says Peter Tampier, MSc, Head of Security at the MAK.
