AMX Commercial Case Study_Kapari Hotel_GR

FIVE STAR AUTOMATION

Traditional Cycladitic architecture meets contemporary design

Perched dramatically on volcanic rock, 380 metres above

have been luxuriously appointed. As well as their king size

sea level, the Kapari Natural Resort in Santorini commands

beds, pillow menus and Jacuzzi bathtubs, the rooms also

unrivalled views of both the caldera and the island’s famous

boast the latest in technological luxury with scene-setting

sunsets, reputed to be amongst the most beautiful in the

lighting, interactive flat panel HDTVs with satellite channels

world. Comprised of a collection of 300 year old traditional

and on-demand services, a comprehensive high-definition

dwellings that were all but destroyed in an earthquake in

movie library, Wi-Fi/Ethernet and Internet radio. The Kapari

the mid 1950s, the Kapari has been meticulously restored

suite even boasts its own gym and home theatre. And, in

and brought firmly into the 21st century with an enviable,

order to ensure that this technology enhances rather than

five star specification.

Combining traditional design

detracts from the guests’ in-room experience, each room

with modern technological convenience, the Kapari’s

also features an easy to use and intuitive control system

AMX-driven automation systems have been seamlessly

from AMX. Installed by Greek systems integrator, Zabelis

integrated so as to ensure that this cliff-top retreat is equally

Ioannis, this comprehensive control solution, built around

well positioned to meet the technological needs of today’s

core AMX architecture, ensures that the Kapari’s transient

discerning guests.

guest population feels immediately at home in, and in control of, these state-of the-art environments.

Located in the village of Imerovigli, the Kapari is a showcase for Cycladitic architecture. A collection of low-lying cubical

Seamlessly integrated so as not to distract from minimalist,

limewashed buildings that extend back into the surrounding

contemporary interior, innovative AMX technology delivers

stone, the hotel has been lovingly restored with advanced

simple control of temperature, lighting and blinds,

methods to combat the humidity typical of underground

communicating with the built-in systems to give guests the

structures. Each offering an unobstructed view of the

environment they need, when they need it. Sophisticated

caldera, the Kapari’s rooms, suites and private residences

control of complex systems is made straightforward thanks

A U T O M AT E

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CONNECT

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CONTROL

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MANAGE

Sophisticated control of complex systems is made straightforward thanks to innovative AMX technology which gives guests fingertip control of automation elements for their own comfort and convenience.

to a range of wall-mounted AMX touchpanels which give AMX technology ensures that the Kapari experience is every bit as memorable as the sunset!

guests fingertip control of automation elements for their own comfort and convenience.

Each room has its own dedicated NetLinx controller for managing the installed systems; ensuring that the disparate technologies and operating platforms are fully integrated as part of the control solution. Each controller is also connected through a M2M communication with the reception controllers so that the receptionist can ‘prepare’ the room, or even help guests control the room remotely.

It is the simplicity of the user interface and the integration provided by the AMX system that makes this all possible.

In the hotel’s world-class restaurant, the dining experience is enhanced with the use of an AMX Tango unit for distributing music to all areas, including the terrace. Meanwhile, the NetLinx controller in the boiler room handles scheduled

Technology has been seamlessly integrated so as not to detract from the minimalist interior

functions like turning lights on and off, and feeds-back the status of systems such as the alarms and the oil levels.

A powerful facility management tool, the AMX system gives the Kapari’s owners overarching control capabilities, allowing them to access system functions and information both locally and remotely from touchpanel, PC or even their smart device. In this way, the system helps to ensure that the hotel operates in an integrated manner and to maximum efficiency; maximising both the guest experience and the owners’ technological investment.

With its bespoke charm and high-tech specification, the Kapari is a showcase for how innovative AMX technology can add value to a hospitality offering. This comprehensive and unified solution enhances full facility management, increases guest satisfaction and affords an important competitive advantage, all the time ensuring that the Kapari

Wall-mounted AMX touchpanels give guests fingertip control for their comfort and convenience

experience is every bit as memorable as the sunset!

A U T O M AT E

|

CONNECT

|

CONTROL

|

MANAGE

The Kapari offers its guests the ultimate in 5 star luxury

OVERVIEW

HIGHLIGHT

Perched dramatically on volcanic rock, 380 metres above

Each offering an unobstructed view of the caldera,

sea level, the Kapari Natural Resort in Santorini commands

the Kapari’s rooms, suites and private residences have

unrivalled views of both the caldera and the island’s famous

been luxuriously appointed and boast the very latest in

sunsets, reputed to be amongst the most beautiful in the

technological luxury. In order to ensure that this technology

world. Comprised of a collection of 300 year old traditional

enhances rather than detracts from the guests’ in-room

dwellings that were all but destroyed in an earthquake in

experience, each room also features an easy to use and

the mid 1950s, the Kapari has been meticulously restored

intuitive AMX control system, designed to ensure that the

and brought firmly into the 21st century with an enviable,

Kapari’s transient guest population feels immediately at home

five star specification. Combining traditional design with

in, and in control of, these state-of the-art environments.

modern technological convenience, the Kapari’s AMX-driven automation systems have been seamlessly integrated so as to ensure that this cliff-top retreat is equally well positioned to meet the technological needs of today’s discerning guests.

LOCATION Santorini, Greece

The Kapari is a showcase for how innovative AMX technology can add value to a hospitality offering. This comprehensive and unified solution enhances full facility management, increases guest satisfaction and affords an important competitive advantage, all the time ensuring that the Kapari experience is every bit as memorable as the sunset.

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