2017 YEARBOOK
AWARDS YEARBOOK 2017
CONTENTS
About CEDIA
2
About the Awards
3
The Judges
4-5
Individual Awards
6-7
Best Media Room Level I
10 - 11
Best Media Room Level II
12 - 16
Best Media Room Level III
18 - 25
Best Home Cinema Level I
26 - 30
Best Home Cinema Level II
32 - 37
Best Home Cinema Level III
38 - 43
Best Home Cinema Level IV
44 - 49
Best Integrated Home Level I
50 - 59
Best Integrated Home Level II
60 - 70
Best Integrated Home Level III
72 - 80
Best Integrated Home Level IV
82 - 90
Best Innovative Solution
92 - 96
Best Auto, Marine, and Aircraft Installation
98 - 102
Best Multiple Dwelling Unit Design
104 - 105
Best Lighting Control and Installation
106 - 110
Best Special Project
112 - 117
Best Showroom
118 - 126
Best Dressed Rack
128 - 133
Best Documentation
134 - 137
Global Awards
138 - 142
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AWARDS YEARBOOK 2017
ABOUT CEDIA
AWARDS YEARBOOK 2017
CEDIA is the international trade association and central touchpoint for 3,700 member companies that represent every facet of the ever-evolving technology market.
CEDIA | Our History
Established in 2006, the CEDIA Awards program is the home technology industry’s most prestigious honor, celebrating technical excellence in design, installation, and integration across the globe. Each year, CEDIA members worldwide put their best projects forward — installations that set the standard for custom technology integration.
The association powers integrators’ passion by providing development pathways that move them to the next level through education, community, resources, and vision. CEDIA members deliver technology solutions that allow people to have their best moments in life from the comfort of their own home: Life Lived Best at Home™.
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CEDIA was founded in 1989 by a group of professionals dedicated to the advancement of the up-and-coming electronic systems industry. Their vision was to advocate for the needs of the home technology professional by becoming the industry’s leading resource — promoting commerce, offering training, and aiding in the assembly of a legitimate industry that was at the time considered more of a hobby. Since that time, CEDIA has grown into an international association with more than 3,700 member companies worldwide and has come to be recognized as the universal mark of professionalism for residential technology businesses. The association has expanded tremendously in the 28 years of its existence. The CEDIA show is a great example of the evolution of this industry. The first CEDIA show, held in Amelia Island, FL, hosted 500 attendees and featured table-top displays from some of the industry’s pioneers. The show has grown exponentially since that time in both exhibiting companies and attendees. CEDIA 2017 in San Diego drew more than 500 exhibiting companies and over 20,000 attendees. CEDIA has advanced the industry by developing timely industry education and certification; launching research initiatives; advocating on legislative issues; building relationships with architects, builders, and interior designers; educating the consumer; and recognizing industry achievement.
CEDIA | What We Do CEDIA offers year-round training and certification opportunities. The association is committed to offering education that helps members become experts in the field, and the CEDIA Certification program is constantly expanded and updated to mirror technological advances. CEDIA provides comprehensive opportunities for its members to learn every aspect of the residential tech business with boot camps, webinars, trade show courses, and much more. CEDIA complements its hands-on training with online education products. CEDIA offers its members a broad array of services and opportunities to network, both online and in person. CEDIA Groups are small collections of like-minded members who meet regularly via phone or web conference to share their knowledge and experiences. The CEDIA Community is a broader online platform that allows members to trade advice, documents, and technical and business tips.
CEDIA’s Government Affairs team is the industry’s watchdog at the policy level, helping protect members from harmful legislation with its lobbying efforts. CEDIA’s Industry Relations program ensures members are partnering with pros in other key fields, from architecture to real estate. CEDIA’s Technology Council is constantly on the lookout for emerging trends and opportunities, and CEDIA regularly seeks opportunities to provide its members with updated best-practices guidelines, business resources, and marketing tools. CEDIA's consumer website, CEDIA.org, provides homeowners with information about home technology amenities along with a complete list of members who can deliver the services a potential client needs. None of what CEDIA does can be accomplished without its members, and that is why CEDIA’s robust and engaged volunteers are the backbone of the association.
ABOUT THE AWARDS
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This year saw submissions from more than 18 countries, all competing for the top prizes in 2017. The battle to win this prestigious accolade has never been tougher, with judging panels looking at all aspects of design, installation, and documentation. Regional judging followed a rigorous technical assessment to determine the category winners. Judges considered compliance with industry best practice, technical challenges and solutions, and how the integrator met the client’s requirements. The entries were also put through their paces to find the projects where design and technology were best matched. Throughout the judging process, the identity of member companies taking part in the CEDIA Awards scheme remained completely anonymous to preserve the integrity of the adjudication process. With the CEDIA Awards running in the Americas, Asia Pacific, and EMEA regions, a panel of global judges assessed all winning entries from the three regions and identified “the best of the best.” These global winners were announced at the CEDIA EMEA awards ceremony.
guests came together for a black tie event. The Americas celebration saw over 200 people gather on the USS Midway in San Diego to honor their regional winners, and 100 people attended a ceremony at Integrate 2017 in Australia to announce the Asia Pacific winners. The EMEA ceremony was sponsored by Bowers & Wilkins, Definitive Technology, HEOS, IFSEC International, Meridian Audio, Murideo, and The Cinema Designer. The Americas ceremony was sponsored by DISH. The CEDIA Awards is open only to CEDIA member companies. For more information on the CEDIA Awards, please visit www.cediaawards.org
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The industry came together in force across the globe to celebrate. The 2017 CEDIA Awards EMEA ceremony was held at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour London: The Making of Harry Potter. Over 430
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AWARDS YEARBOOK 2017
TECHNICAL JUDGES
Will Brocklebank Will is the CEO & Founder of Shepherd, an Internet of Things and machine learning company that uses predictive analytics to make the maintenance of our built environment more efficient. Previously, Will founded and ran a CEDIA award-winning systems integration company focusing on large-scale controls and networking projects. Beyond being a successful four-time entrepreneur, Will has worked in US equities investment and has been a member of CEDIA's Board of Directors and Governance Committee. He is an alumnus of the Goldman Sachs UCL 10kSB program & Edinburgh University.
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THE JUDGES
Olaf Adam Olaf has travelled the world as a tech journalist for more than 15 years, in search for knowledge about products, technologies, companies, and the custom install market. He's now putting that knowledge to good use as a consultant in his own company, Content21, as well as the Managing Director for German Distributor of Highend Hi-Fi, G8 & friends GmbH. Previously, Olaf was Chief Editor at HEIMKINO, Germany's leading home theater magazine and served as Vice President of the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA).
Ian Bryant Ian started his career in the convention and live sound market, before spending 10 years working for a residential integration company. Since 2010, he has subcontracted programming, design, and installation for residential, corporate, government, and hospitality projects. Ian runs the Indianapolis office for ZenArray. Ian’s involvement with CEDIA began in 2008 as a subject matter expert, and through the years he has served on numerous panels and working groups. His credentials include Crestron Silver Master Programmer, AMX ACE, CEDIA ESC-T, ISF, HAA, Biamp, BSS, and QSC certifications.
Joe Arceo Joe has worked in the AV industry for over 30 years. He has spent the last 20 years working for NuSystems, Inc., where he heads up the AV division. He has been a CEDIA instructor, subject matter expert, and top 10 Instructor. He has a passion for this industry and takes pride in the projects NuSystems does.
Rich Green Rich is one of CEDIA’s highest ranking instructors. He is a CEDIA education instructor, CI veteran, and an icon in the home technology market, having worked alongside some of the biggest names in tech. Well-known as an expert on futuristic technologies and one of the industry’s most highly regarded innovators, Rich has worked for leading Silicon Valley researchers, CEOs, venture capitalists, anthropologists, and business consultants and has many insider facts to share with professionals in the home technology industry.
Eric Bodley For the past 40 years, Eric has worked in nearly every aspect of the consumer electronics industry. He developed the custom installation division for specialty electronics retailer, Sound Advice, and then, after forming Bodley & Associates, trained hundreds of sales associates with his IHAVS™ (InHome Audio Video Specialist) program. From 1995-2009, he worked for Monster Cable Products and started Florida Home Entertainment Design. In 2009, he launched the revolutionary Perfect Path™ brand of Locking HDMI Cables by PPC®, and most recently founded Future Ready Solutions.
Vincent McAtamney Vince began his AV career in 1990 with British retailer, Sevenoaks Sound & Vision. After joining a large North American loudspeaker manufacturer and introducing custom products to the UK, Vince then set up his own companies and has since designed, supplied, and installed elegant AV systems to many stately homes, private residences, and in more recent years, superyachts. He recently worked closely with Lord Sugar and continues to work with him and other influential business and political leaders. Vince now works with AVANDE as a technology consultant.
Geoff Meads Geoff is a 25-year veteran of the AV business. He owns and runs Presto, a web design and digital marketing agency, and specializes in digital marketing for the smart home, hi-fi, and home cinema markets. Geoff is also Lead Instructor for CEDIA EMEA and holds CEDIA’s ESC-T, ESC-D and ESC-N certifications. He specializes in teaching audio, video, IP networking, and online marketing. Geoff has taught hundreds of AV professionals in numerous technical subjects across six continents.
Joel Silver Joel is the President and Founder of the Imaging Science Foundation, Inc. and also heads the Imaging Science Research Lab. He is the producer of the HDTV Calibration Wizard DVD and HD DVD-ROM. Joel has been involved in and consulted for high-end video, audio, telemedicine, medical management, Microsoft Media Center Edition PCs, and the Venture Capital and Entrepreneurship program at the W. Averill Harriman School of Management. Joel is a co-inventor of the patented Microsoft Media Center Edition Calibration Wizard.
Nick Pidgeon Nick is the Director of Visualization Limited, a reputable rack build and resource partner, providing integration services to the residential, commercial, retail, and higher education installation industry since 2005. After initially working in the commercial sector of the AV industry, Nick began running a large team of rack wiremen at the age of 19 after six months of employment with ProAV. Four years later, he then decided to set up Visualization. Nick teaches the CEDIA Rack Building and Wiring Fundamentals class.
Guy Singleton Guy is an electrical and electronics engineer and has been involved with CEDIA for over 15 years. Guy serves on the CEDIA Professional Development Advisory Council, and various other commitees and white paper groups. He teaches and lectures internationally on CEDIA’s behalf. In recent years, Guy has been involved with the Institute of Engineering Technology’s (IET) new standards document for low-voltage DC distribution in the home. Guy has steered his UK home technology company, Imagine This, to international recognition, winning CEDIA, Crestron, and other industry awards.
ARCHITECTURAL COUNCIL
Jenny Naylor Jenny is a luxury branding specialist with over 25 years of experience. Her career spans marketing roles within the hotel, tour operator, and property sectors, including One&Only Resorts for Kerzner International, Hilton Hotels, Thomas Cook Group, Atlantis The Palm in Dubai, and Finchatton. She was appointed to launch Atlantis The Palm and worked closely with the interior designers and consultant architects. Since 2012, Jenny has developed the brand strategy for Finchatton, overseeing the launch of branded residences including The Lansbury.
Dean Keyworth Following a degree in French from Royal Holloway, University of London and a career in international marketing, Dean studied for a Diploma in Interior Design with Rhodec and set up Armstrong Keyworth Ltd. in 1997. His work has been featured in House & Garden, Ideal Homes, and 25 Beautiful Homes, as well as on Channel 4 and London Live television. Dean served on the board of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) for four years and was elected as its President for 2006-7.
Susie Rumbold Susie is the Founder and Creative Director of Tessuto, a successful, multidisciplinary design studio, based in London. Established in 1993, Susie has built up a prestigious portfolio of commercial and private clients. Her practice specializes in both the design of large residential developments for the sales and private rental sectors, and luxury homes for private clients. Susie is Past President of the BIID, following roles as CPD Director and Vice President. She now works closely with Charles Leon, current President of the BIID, to ensure continuity on Council.
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CEDIA AWARDS - INDIVIDUALS
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CEDIA AWARDS - INDIVIDUALS
CEDIA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Eric Bodley
CEDIA EMEA SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Ian Morrish
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CEDIA is proud to honor this year’s recipient, Mr. Eric Bodley.
President and CEO of Future Ready Solutions and Bodley and Associates
For the past 40 years, Eric Bodley has worked in nearly every aspect of the consumer electronics industry. Early in his career, he developed the custom installation division for specialty electronics retailer Sound Advice in Florida, and then, after forming Bodley & Associates, trained hundreds of sales associates with his IHAVS™ (In-Home Audio Video Specialist)
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Founder of Together for Cinema and Sales Manager at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE)
David Graham David is MD of Grahams
Together for Cinema in 2010. Since then, he has worked with
Not only has this project provided the hospices with cinema rooms, but it has allowed the industry to give something back, by dedicating their time, products, or facilities to a great cause. By 2020, Ian hopes to build 25 of these cinemas. “There couldn’t be a more deserving winner of
generous with his time and talents volunteering for the organization," notes Dennis Erskine, CEDIA Chairman. 1994); is a CEDIA Fellow; served as a judge on this year's CEDIA Awards; and is a member of the CEDIA Advisory Council. Additionally, Eric is a Past-Chairman of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) Small Business Council; a past member of the CTA Board of Industry Leaders (BIL); and the 2015 recipient of the CTA TechHome Leadership Award.
member of CEDIA UK.
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Guy Singleton
Owen Maddock
Larry Heuvelman
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Imagine This/The Cinema Designer
ConnectedWorks
TheOwnerConsultant
“Throughout his career, Ian has dedicated significant
Guy has been a CEDIA volunteer for the
Owen has been a CEDIA member since
Larry has been an active volunteer,
past 15 years, and has selflessly dedicated
July 2015, and from day one, he has
member, and supporter of CEDIA for
time and resources for the benefit of others,
hundreds of volunteer hours to CEDIA.
immersed himself in the CEDIA community
close to ten years, lending his more than
enhancing the lives of many children
Guy has been an instructor at ISE, the
and has become a proactive and positive
35 years of business and ownership
industry and an example to us all.”
annual CEDIA show, and various other
ambassador for the association. Owen has
experience. Larry was a significant
CEDIA training events worldwide. As
been the main author for the upcoming
education contributor to the business
an ISF instructor (for EMEA) and both
continuing professional development (CPD)
course selection process for CEDIA
THX and HAA certified, he has been
class on home cinema, demonstrating his
2017 as he volunteered his time to serve
instrumental in pushing the boundaries
passion and commitment to educating
on our Business Working Group. He
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of state-of-the-art screen room designs
design professionals, and creating exciting
is always willing to provide valuable
Len Wallis
for the next evolution of both picture and
new content for the industry. Due to his
industry insight for CEDIA and its
sound, including working on new home
involvement with the CPD working group,
members by being an active participant
Len opened Len Wallis
cinema best practices. In addition to his
volunteering on new member webinars,
within the CEDIA community.
Audio (LWA) in 1978 as a
training roles, Guy has served as a U.S.
and talking at design events, Owen has the
one-man show, and he is
and Global Awards judge, he's worked on
ability to articulate the importance of being
still very involved in the
various committees, and he played a key
a CEDIA member and, more importantly,
daily management of
role in the IET Standards working group.
how members can best utilize the benefits.
the company.
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Julie Jacobson Julie is co-founder of 23-year-old EH Media, publisher of CE Pro,
this year’s Special Recognition award” comments Matt Nimmons, Managing Director of CEDIA EMEA.
around the country. He is a credit to our
Eric is a past president of CEDIA (1993 -
the UK, and a founding
previously possible.
industry. He's trained countless business owners, sales
level with CEDIA and continues to be incredibly
specialist hi-fi retailers in
cinema rooms give children with life-limiting or life-threatening
"Eric has set the bar when it comes to mentoring in this
of our channel. Moreover, Eric has participated at every
oldest established
cinema rooms for the children’s hospices around the UK. These
them to have experiences together that may not have been
people, and integrators, helping support the overall growth
in London, one of the
many manufacturers, distributors, and integrators to complete 18
Home Entertainment Design (a CEPro Top 100 Integrator
products for the commercial, residential, and retail markets.
CEDIA FELLOWS
With over 22 years of involvement in the industry, Ian founded
support to help cope with the day-to-day challenges, allowing
— a national distributor of digital connectivity and fiber cable
TRAINING VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
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and programs for Monster Cable Products and started Florida
by PPC®, and most recently founded Future Ready Solutions
NEW VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
the 2017 EMEA CEDIA Awards.
conditions and their families a place where they can go for
revolutionary Perfect Path™ brand of Locking HDMI Cables
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Ian was awarded the Special Recognition accolade by CEDIA at
program. From 1995 - 2009 he launched a myriad of products
and CEDIA Member). In 2009, he was recruited to launch the
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CEDIA AWARDS - FELLOWS
Electronic House, Commercial Integrator, and Security Sales & Integration.
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WINNER | EMEA
BEST MEDIA ROOM LEVEL I: £20,000 (€23,000) & UNDER
FINALIST | EMEA
BEST MEDIA ROOM LEVEL I: £20,000 (€23,000) & UNDER
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The client requested a multi-purpose room that not only
Oxfordshire Country Retreat
met their needs for a home cinema, but also opened the
E Q U I PM E N T LI ST
Specifying a media solution to suit the design of the room
Apple iPad Mini Control4 EA3 control processor Control4 SR260 Zigbee handheld remote control
// PROJECT
Perfect Perspective // INSTALLER
TwentyTwo Integration Ltd
CYP PUV-1230PL-RX video balun Future Automation V-74 flat wall bracket James QX3LR soundbar Leon PR55LX speakers Leon A10-UT active subwoofer Leon L3-1K subwoofer amplifier Marantz SR7011 surround sound receiver Samsung UE75KS8000 TV
TwentyTwo Integration faced challenges from the word “go,” with the client brief being very clear that this media room should be all about the aesthetics. This meant that the integrator had to specify the media solution to suit the design, and not the other way around.
Sony BDP-S3500 Blu-ray player
Due to the room’s many hard surfaces; the client not wanting a soundbar to distract from the symmetry of the wood panelling surrounding the screen; and the TV being recessed within the wood panelling, TwentyTwo Integration had to pay close attention to the sound quality in the space and how it would project around the room. To overcome these issues, TwentyTwo installed Leon Profile Pr55 Series speakers, which were custom matched to the height of the video screen and were specified in the multi-channel arrangement, so that the front LCR soundstage for the 5.1 system was delivered by a pair of speakers. A custom-made James Loudspeaker in-ceiling soundbar was installed, with angled speakers to create a wide sound stage. This media room was part of a larger install, and coupled with the fact that space for the electronics was nonexistent, the amplifiers were located in the house’s main equipment rack.
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room up into the study. The main area, which included a large sofa, built-in bar, and vintage gaming table,
// INSTALLER
featured an AV setup that came in under a tight budget,
Inspired Dwellings Ltd
but didn’t under-deliver on performance. Due to large bay windows in the room, Inspired Dwellings installed automated blinds controlled via Crestron so light would not interfere with the picture quality. The integrator specified a 135" Screen International screen, JVC 4K projector, and Bowers &
TwentyTwo Integration Ltd
Inspired Dwellings Ltd
The Printworks, Unit D, London, SE17 3BZ, UK
C4 Heathrow Corporate Park, Heathrow, TW4 6ER , UK
+44 (0)207 703 4376
+44 (0)20 7736 6007
twentytwointegration.com
inspireddwellings.com
CEDIA Member Since 2007
CEDIA Member Since 2009
Wilkins speakers and subwoofer. Inspired Dwellings worked closely with the cabinetry manufacturer to ensure that any heat build-up from the local head end was adequately dealt with. This resulted in discrete, built-in ventilation grilles to allow the air to flow through the AV equipment.
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WINNER | AMERICAS
BEST MEDIA ROOM LEVEL II: $25,000 - $100,000
EQ UIPMENT L IST // PROJECT
Biggest Bang for the Buck
The challenges here: a built-in kitchen, two large windows, and a budget of only $90,000.
Chief hardware Luxul switch Marantz AV7702 preamplifier
// INSTALLER
Casaplex
When the scope of the project shifted from a standard home theater to a larger media room containing a theater, both the space and the budget called for creativity. That creativity included a reconfiguration of the basement’s HVAC ductwork, a specially built wall to close off 70% of the room, a custom closet built for the rack, and acoustic treatments to compensate for the unusual footprint.
Marantz MM8077 amplifier Marantz MM8055 amplifier Oppo 103D Blu-ray player Panamax M5100-PM power conditioner Pro-Flex cables Screen Innovations 130" 16:9 Zero Edge screen Sony PS4 Strong rack and wire management Sony VPL-HW45ES projector
A relatively small budget demanded creativity
Additionally, all the gear had to be hidden — another miracle this firm managed to pull off with a five-figure price tag.
Triad InWall Bronze/4 subwoofer
The team at Casaplex detailed some of the biggest hurdles: “The HVAC presented an issue for this room for two reasons: one, we were breaking one large room into two; and two, we were installing a Dolby Atmos system. This dictated that we ensure our reconstructed space would be adequately heated and cooled and that we reconfigure the ductwork to allow for optimal positioning of the Dolby Atmos speakers. “With the two large windows and the client’s desire for a kitchen, the shape of the space was not conducive for audio performance. By enclosing part of the room, and using acoustical treatments and stretched fabric on 80% of the room, we were able to compensate for the oddly shaped footprint.”
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Triad InWall Silver/4 LCR speakers Triad InCeiling Silver/4 Sat surround and Atmos speakers
Triad OnWall Silver subwoofer URC MX-980 remote URC base station
Casaplex 10582 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD 20895, USA +1 888 595 4700 casaplex.com CEDIA Member Since 2012
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WINNER | EMEA
BEST MEDIA ROOM LEVEL II: £20,000 - £80,000 (€23,000 - €90,000)
EQ UIPMENT L IST
APC AP7723 APC SURT1000XLI Apple TV Audio Control P2260 AudioQuest Forest digital coax AudioQuest 3m Pearl Basalte Deseo electronics Basalte Deseo front Cisco AIR-AP1832l Cisco SG200-26P Digitus Chicote UTP CAT6 Future Automation V74 HDAnywhere MHub 4K 4x4 HDAnywhere Platina 4K HDMI Life Emotions GW Martin Logan Dynamo 1000W // PROJECT
Music/DJ Room // INSTALLER
Life Emotions
The proposal for this project was relatively simple — create a cool room to watch football and play music. The client had a huge CD and vinyl collection that needed to be stored in this space, and wanted a high-quality DJ system that would allow him to play the music in every room in the house. After visiting the property, Life Emotions realized that the room acoustics were dreadful, and made acoustic treatment and isolation of the room one of its top priorities. The integrator installed two Vicoustic panels on the wall, each capable of rotating in
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different directions so that a uniform, omnidirectional scattering of sound could be achieved, with particularly effective diffusion of the mid- and high-frequencies. For the visual aspect, Life Emotions installed a 75" Sony 4K TV to allow the client to watch Apple TV, and streamed content from Netflix, Spotify, and Tidal. This screen would also be used for video conferencing. Turning the attention to the DJ rig, the integrator designed a table to accommodate the required equipment, and integrated it into the Savant control system, which also controlled all AV, lighting, and HVAC. Due to the remote location of the property, Life Emotions installed a Pakedge power distribution unit to allow for remote monitoring.
Middle Atlantic racks and accessories Pakedge P9-EU power distribution unit Pioneer CDJ-850-K Pioneer DJM-750-K Pioneer PLX-1000 Savant SSA-3220D matrix Savant SS-REM-1000-00 Pro remote Sonos Connect Sonus Faber Venere 2.0 Wood Sony 4K HDR 75" screen
Life Emotions Avenida do Brasil 147B, Lisboa, 1700-067, Portugal +351 (0)21 096 22 99 life-emotions.pt CEDIA Member Since 2010
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FINALIST | EMEA
BEST MEDIA ROOM LEVEL II: £20,000 - £80,000 (€23,000 - €90,000)
FINALIST | EMEA
BEST MEDIA ROOM LEVEL II: £20,000 - £80,000 (€23,000 - €90,000)
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Best Seat in the House // PROJECT
Sound Sense accepted the challenge to install a
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This project was completed by two companies —
The Rio
dedicated media room in an elaborate farmhouse.
The Ice
Sound Sense and Innovation & Automation. With a client unconcerned with cost, delivering a system
With a lounge area, card table, gaming zone, and bar, // INSTALLER
the space was to provide the client’s family with a
// INSTALLER
that exceeded both industry standards and customer
Sound Sense
lavish retreat from the bustle of their daily routines.
Sound Sense
expectations was of utmost importance.
Sound Sense A-402/403 Solitaire Complex Ahmedabad, 380001, India +91 992 502 4757 CEDIA Member Since 2015
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The proposal was for the lighting, AV, set-top box,
The companies were contracted to create a media
and gaming console to all be controllable from the
room and bar in a large open space in the client’s
touch of a button. Sound Sense opted for a Control4
newly constructed villa. The main requirements were a
engraved keypad to meet this requirement.
wall-to-wall screen, discrete speaker setup, superlative
The room originally featured a slanted front wall and
video quality, and maximized seating for the family.
a side glass wall. The slanted wall was straightened
Speaker placement in this media room was a
to accommodate the screen and a tinted film was added to the glass wall to allow for natural daylight, but dimmed brightness. To offer added customization for room lighting a curtain was also installed along the wall.
Sound Sense A-402/403 Solitaire Complex Ahmedabad, 380001, India +91 992 502 4757 CEDIA Member Since 2015
surface with excellent ambient light handling. Available in a variety of sizes, including up to 150” provide stunning video images with no hot spots. Crystal Screens can be designed into bright media rooms or dedicated home theaters and are made
challenge due to space limitations, but the preconstructed walls were eventually repositioned to allow perfect placement of the LCR and surround speakers, and a 7.2 Wisdom Audio system delivered sonic excellence. The media room was audio and video calibrated to
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match HAA, ISF, THX, and CEDIA standards.
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WINNER | AMERICAS
BEST MEDIA ROOM LEVEL III: $100,000 & OVER
EQ UIPMENT L IST
Active Thermal Management Cool-cube projector ventilation Audio Quest Cinnimon cables Crestron gear DirecTV Iport LaunchPort WallStation and sleeves Kaleidescape Strato 4K media player Marantz AV7702mkII preamplifier Middle Atlantic racks Oppo BDP-103 Blu-ray player Panamax power conditioners Peerless mounts Pro Audio Technology SCRS-12ai front staging speakers // PROJECT
The Hideaway // INSTALLER
Casaplex
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In their remarks on the winning project, the Fahrenheit with plenty of airflow around the judges noted that the room had attained a components. Speakers were hidden, and nearly perfect score — every aspect, from pocket and sliding barn doors were utilized speaker placement to documentation, was to ensure nothing intrudes on the space of brilliantly executed. Among the highlights: the media room. the room was deftly The integrator took divided into two exceptional care to CEDIA’s judges tell us every spaces, one with a give the client optimum aspect of this project was 4K TV, a kitchen and audio in a room that brilliantly executed a space for guests was designed for to mingle, and one socializing as much as that serves as a home theater area. The for experiencing media. Lighting was another judges were especially impressed with the key to the project’s success: “We planned our handling of the projector enclosure — it is a lighting control system in accordance with custom piece complete with active thermal how we constructed the space to be used,” management, and was built in a manner that noted the Casaplex crew. “This ensures that makes the unit easily accessible for service. someone can watch a movie under dimmed lighting in the theater space, undisturbed by All the technology is accessed via a hidden either the brighter task lighting by someone wall panel. The rack powering all the media preparing a snack in the kitchen area, or by was located in an adjacent unfinished the ambient lighting of someone relaxing in storage area kept at a constant 68 degrees the sitting area.”
Pro Audio Technology SCRS-6iw surround speakers Pro Audio Technology LFC-12v subwoofers Pro Audio Technology DMA-1508 amplifiers Samsung UN65JU7500 4K LED TV Sonance VP64R in-ceiling speakers Sony PS4 Sony VPL-VW665ES 4K projector Ubiquiti switches and access points Vutec VuEasy acoustically transparent screen United Leather Cosmopolitan chairs
Casaplex 10582 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD 20895, USA +1 888 595 4700 casaplex.com CEDIA Member Since 2012
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FINALIST | AMERICAS
BEST MEDIA ROOM LEVEL III: $100,000 & OVER
FINALIST | AMERICAS
BEST MEDIA ROOM LEVEL III: $100,000 & OVER
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For this project, the team at Graytek was upgrading
// PROJECT
The watchwords here: legacy equipment. This client
The Cutaway
a room they’d created for an existing client. When the
High Performance Audio
had moved high-end audio gear from a previous home and desired to integrate his treasure into
room had first been completed in 2008, it was state// INSTALLER
of-the-art. As technology advanced, the client wanted
// INSTALLER
a centrally located theater room. Additionally,
Graytek
upgrades to current audio and video standards with
Zio Group, LLC
the homeowner had other homes with large tech
Graytek 250 Schoolhouse St, Coquitlam, V3K 6V7, BC, Canada +1 604 529 1034
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minimal alterations to the space the Graytek team
integrations and was becoming weary of their
had already integrated. The client wanted the latest
complexity — so ZIO was tasked to make this system
in image technology and immersive sound — and the
as intuitive as possible.
latter required doubling the number of speakers.
Although a pair of Wilson Alexandria X-2 speakers
As loads increased, power management and line
are hard to miss, the rest of the gear needed to be as
conditioning became a concern. Subwoofers had to be carefully placed and calibrated. Additionally, the three tree trunks that occupy the center of the room — while striking in their organic appearance — make for big challenges in projector placement. The original screen had been mounted off-center
Zio Group, LLC 660 Clay Street, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA +1 407 622 2262
graytek.ca
to preserve image quality, and the anamorphic lens
zioconnects.com
CEDIA Member Since 2004
peeks out from behind a notch in the center trunk.
CEDIA Member Since 2003
EM-ESL X
Motion 60XT
Motion 40
Motion SLM
unobtrusive as possible. As the ZIO team explained, “The biggest challenge was integrating speakers, amplifiers, and cabling that would have normally been installed in a dedicated listening room into a
Motion Vision X
Edge
Axis
Vanquish
much more finished space with millwork and highend furniture.”
martinlogan.com
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EQ UIPMENT L IST // PROJECT
Total Immersion // INSTALLER
Liquid Automation
This stunning project was part of a new home, and Liquid Automation was able to create a “purpose-built” space with a completely immersive experience — including a Dolby Atmos sound system.
the Liquid Automation team in achieving a room free of distractions.
Chord cables and plugs Crestron PROAMP(I)-7XC250 PROCISE amplifier
Another concern in this new build: proper power management. “Power conditioners were installed at both the local rack end and the projector hush box. This was the only way to ensure that any electrical spikes or inherent noise was not brought into the room affecting audio and video quality.” Other appliances nearby are isolated so as not to interfere with the room’s clean power sources.
From the ceramic bearings in the projector box’s fans to the racks being stowed behind breathable fabric, every step was taken to reduce the noise floor of this room. Liquid Automation explained in further detail: “The cabinetry at the front of the cinema was designed as essentially a fabric-paneled frame. This allowed maximum acoustic Add to that an incredibly intuitive control transparency, as well as more-than-adequate system that lets any user customize and save convection cooling for the three AV racks, a scene by holding a lighting button down as fan cooling for three seconds, was not an and you’ve got Excellent power management and option due to a room that’s a an incredibly intuitive interface noise.” Wavetrain clear winner in its Cinemas helped category. are two highlights in this room
Digital Projection HIGHlite projector and lens Fortress Crosstown seating MSR Acoustics Dimension 4 SpringTrap™ Pro Audio Technology LFC-18sm large format subwoofer Pro Audio Technology LFC-212ai architectural format subwoofer Pro Audio Technology PMA amplifiers Pro Audio SCRS-12iw speakers Seymour Screen Excellence TAM 2-TB 140" screen Triad InCeiling Gold/8 MiniMonitor speakers Triad InCeiling Silver/6 Monitor speakers Triad InWall Gold/6 MiniMonitor speakers Trinnov Audio Altitude32 home theater preamplifier Visual Fidelity products Wavetrain Cinemas absorption and diffusion products Xeit CM5-E anamorphic lens
Liquid Automation Unit 20, Building F, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand +64 (0)9-479 5415 liquidautomation.co.nz CEDIA Member Since 2007
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// PROJECT
Acting as both the integrator and designer, Luxury
Steampunk Media Room
Engineering was tasked with creating a multi-functional
E Q U I PM E N T LI ST // PROJECT
IA Media Room // INSTALLER
Synergy Technologies Pvt. Ltd
3M CAT 6 cords Airtel decoder box Apple TV Arkos Light LED downlights Atlona HDBaseT transmitter / receiver kit Artnovion acoustic absorber finish
Requiring a space where the family and friends can escape the worries of their daily lives, the client turned to Synergy Technologies to create a sanctuary that delivers an immersive AV experience. After spending time at the integrator’s showroom, the client took a keen interest in the AV performance that could be achieved, as well as the room design, acoustics, and comfort levels. To meet the requirement for superb performance and immersive sound, the integrator specified a B&W 800 Diamond Series system with a McIntosh MX-160 processor to deliver 3D audio. For the visual element, Synergy Technologies opted for a DILA projector to achieve the best contrast and black levels, and a Screen Innovation projection screen in cinemascope format. Simplicity of operation held prime importance as the room was to be used by all family members. Synergy Technologies leveraged innovative GUI methods to achieve this. To avoid a full fabric-paneled cinema look and to keep the speakers invisible, Synergy Technologies concealed the surround speakers behind the wood finish perforated acoustic panels. The integrator carried out extensive listening tests as well as frequency response measurements to identify the best speaker positions in the panels, and carefully tweaked the wall elevation design and the distance of the speaker baffle behind the acoustic panels to achieve a completely invisible appearance, with no discernible loss in sonic performance.
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AudioQuest HDMI cables B&W speakers and subwoofer Cineversum BlackWing Three projector Crestron touchscreen controller and 3-Series control system Guildford of Main acoustic fabric Ideal Lux lamps Kaleidescape Strato 4K media player Lumagen Radiance 4240 ceiling projector mount Lutron GRAFIK Eye QS lighting control and keypad Lutron roller blind blackout shade McIntosh AV processor and power amplifier Oppo 4K Blu-ray player Pakedge 9 port switches Screen Innovation 123” fixed projection screen Sonos Connect network streaming zone player Sony Playstation 4
space with an interesting design that suits a place for // INSTALLER
Luxury Engineering
Located in the basement, this “man cave” was divided into three functional zones. The home cinema system is
TP-Link Bluetooth receiver
set up for watching films in high resolution, the gaming
Transparent Audio Plus Series cables
zone allows users to feel like they are actually in the
Vicoustic acoustic panels
game while using the Sony PlayStation, and the bar area
Western Digital NAS Drive
Synergy Technologies Pvt. Ltd
resting and meeting with friends.
is filled with luxury alcohol and a pool table.
Luxury Engineering
22. C/ II Gulberg III, Lahore, 54666, Pakistan
Kylneva, 3 building 1, Moskva, 121170, Russian Federation
+92 42 111 900 111
+7 (0)495 419 15 18
synergyav.com
luxeng.ru
CEDIA Member Since 2005
CEDIA Member Since 2017
The home cinema area features a large projection screen, Christie projector, and benefits from a Dolby Atmos multi-channel sound design. Crestron remotes, keypads, and the iPad app control the lighting, shades, and AV system, and are complemented with voice control via an Amazon Echo. Luxury Engineering programmed several lighting scenarios for ease of use.
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EQ UIPMENT L IST
is away on business for extended periods, and the room’s “isolation mode” will prolong the life of the equipment.
Anthem PVA 7 amplifier Anthem MRX 720 receiver FlexiMount hardware
Working with other contractors on the job site of this retrofit was also helpful for the integration team: For example, instead of reworking the room’s HVAC system entirely, the integrators worked
ICE cables Jackson 8PSurge Manhattan motorized seating MSR Acoustics bass trap Panasonic DMP-UB900 4K Blu-ray player
An incredible installation for the price with the heating and cooling contractor to use sound-absorbing ductwork and add length and bends to reduce noise. Creative thinking such as this kept the project well within the customer’s ultimate budget. // PROJECT
The Monochrome Cinema // INSTALLER
The Digital Picture
The award-winning entry in this category was described by CEDIA’s judges as “an incredible installation for the price.” The project began as a media room with a large TV, but after several meetings, the integrator convinced the client that a dedicated cinema would better satisfy their needs. Once the team at The Digital Picture showed the client the benefits of a dedicated theater with a 16:9 screen and a 4K projector, the deal was closed. The consultation process was critical in this instance: an original budget of $20,000 AUD soon doubled as the client became more and more educated regarding immersive audio and other gear. Acoustic treatments were key to the room’s success, as was power management — the client
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Now that the job’s finished, the client uses the room much more than they’d initially thought.
RTI XP-6 control system processor RTI T1-B+ remote RTI ZM-24 transceiver Severtson Screens 120" 16:9 woven projection screen Sony VPL-VW320ES 4K projector TP-Link network switch Triad InCeiling Silver/6 speakers Triad InWall Silver/4 speakers Triad OnWall Silver speakers Triad OnWall Silver subwoofers Tributaries cable Wavetrain Cinemaworks hardware and absorption
The Digital Picture Brisbane, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Australia +61 0422 604 438 thedigitalpicture.com.au CEDIA Member SInce 2012
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WINNER | EMEA
BEST HOME CINEMA LEVEL I: £40,000 (€45,000) & UNDER
EQ UIPMENT L IST // PROJECT
Wandsworth Home Cinema // INSTALLER
Philharmonic AV Ltd
This young family wanted a dual-use home cinema to be enjoyed for family movie nights, as well as by the client and his friends for big rugby matches. It was important to the client to maximize the floor space, to have an optimal viewing and listening experience for everyone in the room, and to be able to upgrade the space in the future. Philharmonic AV knew their first challenge would be to find a flush in-wall speaker system that would not require the walls to be built out, thus taking up desirable floor space. As a result, they specified Artcoustic speakers paired with KEF subwoofers for a slim profile solution. Next up was finding a screen that needed to deliver an exceptional picture, fit the space, and still be considered large enough by the client’s standards. The solution became a 110" acoustically transparent
Screen Research model, paired with a Sony VW300ES projector. Knowing the client’s desire to have a space that could evolve with technology advances, Philharmonic AV designed a system with the ability to accept local sources so that updates could easily be made, as well as a future provision for Dolby Atmos. Finally, knowing that children and guests would be using the system, the integrator opted for a Control4 SR-250 handheld remote which feels familiar to most people.
Artcoustic Architect 2-1 SL speakers Artcoustic Spitfire SL 6-3 speakers Card Access Zigbee Extender 3 control systems Control4 SR250 control systems Denon AVR-X4200 receivers Draytek AP-900 WAP network Heritage Brass 2 Gang 4 Euromodule plate Heritage Brass 1 Gang 2 Euromodule plate KEF Q400 subwoofer Lutron HQWIS-NB-NONE lighting keypad Lutron HWIS-5BRL-F-QZ lighting keypad Peerless PRGS-UNVS projector bracket Philharmonic 10m HDMI cable
A future-proof viewing experience that delivers a knockout punch
Philharmonic 1m HDMI cable Philharmonic 3m HDMI cable Philharmonic Dolby Atmos ceiling speakers Pioneer BDP450 Blu-ray Pro Signal 1m CAT6 Patch Lead cable Screen Research FS3-100-178-4W-B projection screen Sony VW300ES projector TDI Femal Coax TV modules TDI CAT6 Module plates
Philharmonic AV Ltd Unit 2 Chancery Court Business Centre, High Wycombe, HP12 3RE, UK +44 (0)207 887 2424 philharmonicav.com CEDIA Member Since 2012
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// PROJECT
In considering the construction of his new home,
// PROJECT
After visiting the Finite Solutions showroom and
Cozy Home Cinema
the client, who also happens to be the homebuilder,
Saw Tooth Cinema
experiencing several home cinema rooms, the client decided they wanted a true cinema feel with
didn’t see the need for a home cinema. However, // INSTALLER
his wife and kids convinced him that it would be a
// INSTALLER
powerful, immersive sound, but without disturbing
Cyberhomes Ltd
good use of unallocated space. The objective of this
Finite Solutions
the rest of the house.
project was to get good value and performance for
Finite Solutions started with a blank space, more or
a relatively low cost and to keep the cinema at the
less in the form of a concrete shell, and would go on
same level of interior design as the rest of the house. Cyberhomes stepped in to recommend an overall
control system used to operate the rest of the home.
solution that included a 3m acoustically transparent
The client already had a B&W sound system, making
Screen International widescreen, Dolby Atmos
Cyberhomes Ltd Station Yard, Thame, OX9 3UH, UK +44 (0)333 344 3718 cyberhomes.co.uk CEDIA Member Since 2006
to deliver a full turnkey solution that worked with the
5.1.4 immersive sound system, and an Epson 1080p projector. Tapping into the existing Control4 and Lutron HomeWorks systems allowed the integrator to introduce automation options to the client. For example, when a movie starts, the main lights dim and the starfield LED ceiling effect turns on.
Finite Solutions
that an easy choice. Combined with Arcam, the client enjoys a sound presentation of a timbre he is familiar
Heatherfields, 109 Harrogate Road Leeds, LS19 7BP, UK
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+44 (0)113 255 4765
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finitesolutions.co.uk CEDIA Member Since 2006
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BEST HOME CINEMA LEVEL II: $50,000 - $150,000
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E Q U I PM E N T LI ST // PROJECT
Jewel Box Cinema
Apple iPad Mini 4 AppleTV
// INSTALLER
Ashly processors
Audio Images
Chief RPA-U Universal inverted projector mount Crestron control products ESI motors and controls Furman PST-8 surge protector
Careful acoustic tuning was key to this cinema’s success
iPort LaunchPort BaseStation and sleeves
The clients that commissioned this home theater are retired, and they wanted to ensure that their grandchildren enjoyed the space. To that end, a bright and beautiful screen was a must, along with immersive, 3D sound. A 4K projector provides the image on an acoustically transparent 2.37:1 screen, and the display was carefully calibrated to CEDIA standards. Acoustically, the room was carefully tuned so that the 7.1.2 speaker array delivered optimum results.
Marantz AV8802A 13.2 preamp
Seymour Screen Excellence TAM 2L-120 120" wide screen
// PROJECT
Performance and value go hand-in-hand in this project,
The biggest challenge was that the entire left side of the room was glass and the client insisted on a clean and uncluttered look along that wall. The solution? In-ceiling speakers with built-in angled front baffles, and a motorized shade that provides sound absorption when the theater is in use. None of the speakers or gear are visible — everything in the room is hidden behind stretched fabric.
Sony VPL-VW665ES 4K projector
Clean but Cozy
a theater that outperforms a commercial cinema
Triad InCeiling Silver/8 Omni SE side channel speakers
// INSTALLER
Other compromises were at work in this piece of
Design Electronics
new construction: The style needed to lean towards
Sound isolation was also something of a challenge, since a noisy equipment room sits adjacent to the room’s front wall and a motorized lift for a TV that rises into a games room on another floor sits next to a side wall.
Triad OnWall Silver Surround rear channel speakers
Careful acoustic tuning was key to this cinema’s success, and the project also demanded a dedicated HVAC system that provides a perfect climate while operating below the room’s desired noise floor. CEDIA’s judges were impressed by the creative problem-solving that went into this room, and the excellent — and extensive — documentation.
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Lexicon DD-8 8 x 125W amplifier Lowell RPC-1-20A-CD remote power control
MSR Acoustics Sonata Plus absorbers and diffusers Parasound Halo A31 amplifier QSC DCA 1644 amplifier Samsung UBD-K8500 4K Ultra Blu-Ray player with HDR
Triad InWall Bronze/4 SlimSub subwoofers
built as part of a dream home for this family of five.
contemporary while remaining inviting, and the client
Triad InWall Gold/6 LCR speakers
wanted the maximum amount of seating they could
Triad InWall Silver/4 Omni SE Atmos top channel speakers
include without making the space feel crowded. A Steinway Lyngdorf system powers the concealed speaker array, while a Sony 4K projector and a 120" Stewart Filmscreen provide a brilliant image.
Audio Images
Design Electronics
1582 Parkway Loop, Tustin, CA 92780, USA
6913 Oakwood Dr, Niagara Falls, L2E 6S5, ON, Canada
+1 714 258 7238
+1 905 646 3333
audioimages.tv
designelectronics.net
CEDIA Member Since 1995
CEDIA Member Since 2014
Sound isolation was a big concern — the theater sits just below the kitchen in the home, and keeping sound in was as important as keeping sound out. Working closely with the builder, the integrator was further able to ensure that the HVAC gear was virtually inaudible.
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BEST HOME CINEMA LEVEL II: £40,000 - £120,000 (€45,000 - €135,000)
EQ UIPMENT L IST
This client had been waiting for a home cinema for a long time, and was ready to talk about the best cinema he could afford. The goal was to create an accurate audio environment, along with the best possible 4K projected image for this “movie buff.”
Technically excellent with the equipment and aesthetics to provide an exceptional cinematic experience
Middle Atlantic SRSR rack Artcoustic PA750 amplifier Artcoustic Spitfire 8-4 front speakers Artcoustic Spitfire 6-3 SL surround speakers Artcoustic Spitfire 2-1 overhead speakers with moveable tweeters
This project was about collaboration from the onset. The client and his wife (the architect for their new home) brought The Pyramid Group in before the start of the build to discuss how they could integrate a cinema into their home. This planning allowed for all the technical requirements to be met for the room without any issue. The audio in the room is incredibly well balanced: Speakers blend into one cohesive sound field with no perceptible single source, the bass is very tight and accurate, and the system headroom creates the necessary dynamics that this environment needed. The end result is that the room disappears, leaving the AV to envelop the audience. All cinema speaker and audio designs align with the guidelines for Dolby Atmos configurations, as well as incorporating the CEDIA whitepaper guidelines for loudspeaker placement.
Amazon Fire Apple TV
Artcoustic Spitfire 2-1 overhead speakers with fixed tweeters Artcoustic Spitfire Control 2 Sub Control4 EA3 Control4 7” touch panel Dell 16 port network switch Neutrik NA2M D2B-Tx adapter Oppo BDP103D Blu-ray player Rako WRA-RS232 Bridge Rotel RKB-D8100 8-channel amplifier // PROJECT
Haines Family Cinema
Sony VPL-VW520ES projector Trinnov Altitude 16-channel AV processor
// INSTALLER
Unicol GKC-GAP projector ceiling mount bracket
The Pyramid Group
Xbox One S
The Pyramid Group Viewing angles were designed to meet THX cinema standards and provide a minimum viewing angle of 38 degrees from the rear seats.
22 Reynolds Park, Plymouth, PL7 4FE, UK +44 (0)207 7183 4299 pyramidav.co.uk CEDIA Member Since 2014
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FINALIST | EMEA
BEST HOME CINEMA LEVEL II: £40,000 - £120,000 (€45,000 - €135,000)
FINALIST | EMEA
BEST HOME CINEMA LEVEL II: £40,000 - £120,000 (€45,000 - €135,000)
FINALIST | EMEA
BEST HOME CINEMA LEVEL II: £40,000 - £120,000 (€45,000 - €135,000)
// PROJECT
While the previous homeowners used their
// PROJECT
The client’s proposal was for a state-of-the-art
// PROJECT
The developer of this luxury apartment complex
// PROJECT
Wanting it all, and wanting it for less – this project
The Big Basement
70-square-meter basement for a gym, the new
Open House
cinema meant for movie viewing within a completely
Stylish Cinematic Opulence
wanted residents to have access to a home cinema
The Dark Side
was a classic situation of catering to a client’s
owners wanted to convert this space into a home // INSTALLER
cinema. Bespoke Home Cinemas suggested a
// INSTALLER
Bespoke Home Cinemas
“floating room within a room” be created because
New Wave AV
+44 (0)113 266 0101
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opulent, and chic to attract potential buyers. The goal
// INSTALLER
Smartcomm
was to have residents view this area as an extension
Sound Sense
limitations of time, space, and budget. Sound Sense worked with the client to deliver
of their home.
normal, and the design needed to adjust accordingly.
Smartcomm meticulously planned this home cinema
transparent screen, a Panasonic projector,
Bespoke Home Cinemas ended up dividing the
To account for the brightness, New Wave AV opted
within what was essentially a building site on the 10th
well-defined acoustics, and most importantly,
original room along one of the light well window
for a projector with a high lumens level and a screen
floor of the development. A great deal of care was
maximized seating to accommodate the client’s
panels, which allowed them to create a separate
with positive gain. New Wave AV also included the
taken with the technical considerations to ensure
large family. With space being a precious
reception, gaming, and bar area, retaining the room’s
appropriate infrastructure to upgrade the projector to
that the AV parameters were carefully calculated to
commodity, Sound Sense converted a storeroom
as a small multiplex.
5 Stainburn Parade Leeds, LS17 6NA, UK
was in the basement, the open nature of the layout
// INSTALLER
meant that the brightness levels were higher than
the original size of the room would be the same size
Bespoke Home Cinemas
New Wave AV set to work. Although the cinema
elaborate and well-defined needs, alongside the
that was technically excellent, but also stylish,
open floor plan.
impressive ceiling light and light well feature. The interior design brief was to keep the reception area clean and contemporary to match the styling of the house above and then to style the cinema differently. The cinema room styling inspiration came from a
bespokehomecinemas.co.uk
downtown New York City bar that the client had
CEDIA Member Since 2007
admired, so period features were added including pilasters,
New Wave AV The Old Mill Workshop, Golden Green, TN11 0LA, UK +44 (0)1732 852500 newwaveav.com CEDIA Member Since 2014
4K when the client was ready. The placement of the Dolby Atmos system also needed to be tweaked, and the integrator added two more localized subwoofers behind the rear seats to increase the bass impact. A Control4 system was implemented to allow simple control of all AV sources, lighting, and heating.
Smartcomm 3 Barnes Wallis Court, High Wycombe, HP12 3PS, UK +44 (0)1494 471912 smartcomm.co.uk CEDIA Member Since 2001
a Dolby Atmos setup, a 188" Milan acoustically
next to the theatre into a standalone rack room.
produce optimal acoustics for an incredible cinematic experience. The cinema is acoustically isolated from other spaces in the building. The design and construction of the room integrate acoustic treatments, sound isolation, electronic components, HVAC control, electrical cabling, and fitting, and the screen and seating areas meet very specific technical requirements.
Sound Sense A-402/403 Solitaire Complex Ahmedabad, 380001, India
The end result was a stunning theater, loved by the client and a project that adheres to CEDIA, HAA, ISP, and THX standards — no small task considering an additional requirement added in the middle of
+91 992 502 4757
the project included accommodating a bar in the
CEDIA Member Since 2015
adjacent space with an open passage between both rooms.
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BEST HOME CINEMA LEVEL III: $150,000 - $500,000
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// PROJECT
The crew at Future Home found in this project a terrific
The Digital Cinema
client: One who, according to the firm, “accepted any
E Q U I PM E N T LI ST // PROJECT
Desert Sanctuary // INSTALLERS
Audiovisions & Paradise Theater
Apple iPad Air 2 Atlona AT-UHD-EX-70-KIT 4K/UHD HDMI HDBaseT gear Audioquest cables and hardware AVI equipment and hardware B&W 800 D3 floorstanding loudspeakers B&W CWM 8.5 + BBW85 in-wall speakers Chief hardware Classé CA-M600 monaural 600W amplifiers Classé CT-5300 5-Channel x 300W amplifiers
Patient collaboration and an artful rack helped this project win What could have been a difficult situation turned out to be a blessing in this instance: The client wanted a home theater in his new vacation home that delivered the same results as his existing cinema — one that he had designed himself. The client understood he’d gotten lucky in the design of his first home theater, but this time wanted to ensure it wouldn’t be a hit-or-miss proposition and called in a CEDIA pro. A pair, actually — this project was a collaboration between Paradise Theater and AudioVisions. The client was also very concerned with the aesthetics of the room, and the builder had never faced the level of stringency required to provide a proper, CEDIA-worthy audio/visual experience. The size of the room, its location in the home, and many design considerations weren’t negotiable. Another challenge was one many CEDIA pros are familiar with — new technologies became available as the project progressed. “Immersive audio formats came on the scene just as we were about to close up the room,” noted the integrators. Adjustments were made for an upgrade to 3D sound. In the end, patient collaboration among designer, builder, and even HVAC techs paid off brilliantly — the client loved the look of the theater, while CEDIA’s judges were knocked out by the system’s rack, which they described as “artful.”
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iPort Launchport and sleeves JL Audio g213v2-GLOSS Dual 13.5" subwoofers Lutron lighting control and equipment Luxul AGS-1016 unmanaged 16-Port GB Ethernet switch Middle Atlantic racks Ruckus R500U Dual Band 802.11ac WAP Savant sensors and controls Sony VPL-VW5000ES 4K laser projector Stewart Filmscreen 156" fixed screen Trinnov AL32-1624 24-Channel AV preamplifier
construction or technical requirements necessary to
Audio Visions
// INSTALLER
create a no-compromise space. This cinema was a
Future Home
retrofit in an existing space, and the client allowed us to
25741 Atlantic Ocean Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630, USA
cut the slab floor and drop the foundation by 14 inches.” The client’s other needs were access to all popular
+1 949 206 0606
streaming services, and sound and picture that offered
audiovisions.com
a true reference-quality experience — the customer, after all, is a successful entertainment exec. The stats:
CEDIA Member Since 1991
Paradise Theater
15.4.8 immersive sound, 32-channel processing, and 4K
Future Home
P. O. Box 1863, Carlsbad, CA 92018, USA
Future Home, 3351 La Cienega Place, Los Angeles, CA 90016, USA
+1 760 434 9040
+1 310 559 6100
paradisetheater.tv
futurehometheater.com
CEDIA Member Since 2003
CEDIA Member Since 1989
professional projection. After isolating the HVAC gear, Future Home realized that the projector needed to be placed in a separate room — something the CEDIA judges found noteworthy: “Clever placement of the projector unit in the laundry room showed great creativity.”
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WINNER | ASIA PACIFIC
BEST HOME CINEMA LEVEL III: $150,000 - $500,000
EQ UIPMENT L IST
This installation managed to provide seating for seven people in a very small room For this project, Electronic Living converted a spare bedroom in an existing home to a home cinema. The problem this presented was immediately apparent: the room had an incredibly small footprint, which CEDIA’s judges noted was a very challenging space in which to work. Still, the integrator managed to both provide seating for seven people and preserve intuitive traffic patterns in and out of the space.
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Good Things in Small Spaces
Add to the diminutive footprint another issue: as a “habitable room,” local law demanded that a functioning window remain. A blockout blind was installed to reduce ambient light. Additionally, as costs began to mount, the client shifted the room’s audio system from an immersive one to a 7.1-surround system. Planning for the future, the integrator added the cabling needed if and when the owner makes an upgrade to 3D sound.
AppleTV Blustream HEX100ARC-RX HDBaseT extender Chord cables CinemaSnap 140" screen Clipsal gear Cool Components gear Diamantina gear Elite seating FlexiMount hardware Furman power conditioner Hypertec cables JL Audio subwoofer Kodi media streamer Kordz cables Launchport wall station and sleeve M&K Sound 150 Series speakers McIntosh MC207 amplifier Middle Atlantic racks Ness cables OME cables Panasonic DMR-BWT750GL 4K Blu-ray player recorder Savant controls
// INSTALLER
Electronic Living Pty Ltd
The HVAC system that was already present was incorporated into the design, and an air supply vent was moved to the front of the room. Viewers aren’t bothered by a blast of air, and a dampener prevents air turbulence from interfering with the film experience during quiet scenes. Simplicity of use was also a key part of the project. Electronic Living’s team said, “The room would need to fully function from both iPhone and iPad for simplicity — and also mimic the operation of all other zones in the home.”
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Sonos Connect Sony VPL-VW520ES 4K projector Thor RF11R surge protector Vicoustic acoustic treatments
Electronic Living Pty Ltd 21 Robinson Road East, Virginia, QLD 4014, Australia +61 (0)1300 764 554 electronicliving.com.au CEDIA Member Since 2009
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WINNER | EMEA
BEST HOME CINEMA LEVEL III: £120,000 - £240,000 (€135,000 - €270,000)
FINALIST | EMEA
BEST HOME CINEMA LEVEL III: £120,000 - £240,000 (€135,000 - €270,000)
Runco LS-12D HD 2100 ANSI lumen 3-chip video projector
// PROJECT
Finite Solutions’ audiophile client tasked the integrator
Runco CineGlide anamorphic projector lens kit
Out of Monaco
with creating a stunning dedicated cinema room in the
E Q U I PM E N T LI ST // PROJECT
Deep Blue Cinema // INSTALLER
Clever Association
Aten ATE-PE6108G eight-way web enabled power controller Aten ATE-EA1140 temperature sensor probe Bespoke room acoustic absorptive panels Datasat LS10 high-performance cinema processor Datasat RA7300 high-output cinema power amplifier
Clever Association was approached by a client who was looking to refurbish their large, detached property and include a cinema and gaming room in a specifically built basement in the modern “wing.” This client and his family are avid moviegoers who were looking to replicate that experience in a newly built part of their home. They also wanted access to AirPlay music and video content from their portable devices, as well as access to a movie server and Apple TV for movie rentals. Clever Association worked closely with the interior designer to select fabrics for the acoustic panels, leather for the seats, and drawing an AutoCAD design for the custom carpet. The carpet lightens toward the extremities of the room, for both aesthetic and low-light navigation A fantastic lighting purposes, so it was critical that the carpet was scheme that the correct dimensions.
complements the cinema set up nicely
The family asked for a total of eight seats and expressed an interest in them being motorized. Clever Association demonstrated various options, and it was determined that the motorized recliner was required, but that the integrator should pre-wire for D-Box, in case the seating is upgraded in the future. The client can now enjoy a cinema room that equals that of their local multiplex. Clever Association exceeded their expectations and delivered this project within the client’s budget.
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Fortress Kensington/Lexington seating Fortress electrical incline mechanism Fortress laminated table top Furman AC-210E compact power conditioner for projector Furman PL-PLUS CE rack mount power conditioner for centralized kit Kaleidescape 1U server Kaleidescape M300 single output zone player Middle Atlantic 43U slide out metal equipment rack and accessories
Runco LS Series projector hanging kit Screen Research 3556mm aspect matching screen
basement. The room had to have a modern aesthetic // INSTALLER
and create a special atmosphere, with dramatic lighting
Finite Solutions
effects to enhance the whole experience. The aim was
Screen Research RS232 remote control interface
for the “wow factor.”
Sequential X194Q start rack mount PDU
A Sony VW-1100ES projector with anamorphic lens
Triad in-wall speakers
upgrade is coupled with a Screen Research Supreme
Triad in-wall subwoofer
Series fixed screen with automatic motorized masking to deliver remarkable image quality for all the sources. The Datasat RS20i processor is at the heart of the system,
Clever Association
Finite Solutions
Unit 3, Stoneacre, Grimbald, Crag Close, Knaresborough, HG5 8PJ, UK
Heatherfields, 109 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS19 7BP, United Kingdom
+44 (0)1423 861166
+44 (0)113 255 4765
cleverass.com
finitesolutions.co.uk
CEDIA Member Since 2007
CEDIA Member Since 2006
decoding all of the video and audio signals with great integrity and to the highest possible quality. Lighting was also key to achieving the dream cinema room experience the client desired. Finite Solutions provided a lighting design to create the right overall aesthetic and the right lighting scenes for different viewing scenarios.
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WINNER | AMERICAS
BEST HOME CINEMA LEVEL IV: $500,000 & OVER
FINALIST | AMERICAS
BEST HOME CINEMA LEVEL IV: $500,000 & OVER
Middle Atlantic racks
// PROJECT
Determining a single finalist — or even two, for that
Seymour Screen Excellence TAM-2L screen
The Statement Room
matter — in this division was impossible for CEDIA’s
E Q U I PM E N T LI ST // PROJECT
The Playhouse Theater // INSTALLER
DC Home Systems
AppleTV Apple iPad Mini4 Autonomic MMS-2A streaming music player CinemaTech seating Crestron shading and controls Digital Projection Insight 4K Dual-LED 3-chip DLP projector Digital Projection 115-630 lens, 1.76 – 2.77:1
The “Playhouse” was already under construction when DC Home Systems got the call for a dedicated home theater in the 15,000-square-foot structure built for entertainment — and the room presented a great many challenges. First, the owner had to be educated about the gear needed for the 1,200-square-foot cinema. Next, the home’s design called for windows in the room housing the theater, so true blackout shades were needed. Then, the homeowner spec’d a bar and countertop that not only presented acoustical issues, but demanded creative solutions when it came to speaker placement. Custom surrounds from Triad Speakers proved to be the solution.
This theater also picked up a CEDIA Global Award
The rack room was especially small for the gear needed — and demanded cable management so elegant that one judge said he was “blown away.” One more wrinkle: The theater sits directly beneath a basketball court, which meant that the vertical supports carrying the load of the court needed to be replaced with massive steel beams — a requirement that affected screen sizing and presented projector light path issues. As if that didn’t cause enough isolation issues, the integrators also had to contend with a bowling alley on the other side of the theater’s entry doors. Lastly, the client is a fan of stargazing — and the star-field ceiling is the largest that the manufacturer, Kinetics, had ever produced: 1,000-square-feet.
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Fortinet FS-224D-FPOE 24-port Gigabit managed switch iPort WallStation and sleeve Kaleidescape Strato Kinetics acoustic treatments and fiber-optic starfield ceiling Lab.Gruppen C Series 28:4 amps Lab.Gruppen FP 4000 amps Lab.Gruppen NLB-60E Nomadlink bridge Lumagen Radiance Pro 4440 LWC speaker cable
judges. After noting a winner, the judges remarked that
SurgeX PF-420 Triad Cinema Reference LCR2 speakers Triad subwoofers
// INSTALLER
there was a virtual three-way tie in when it came to
Bradford Wells + Associates
picking runners-up.
Triad InCeiling Silver/6 Monitor speakers
Of those exemplary projects, this one wowed the
Triad InWall Gold/4 Surround speakers
judges for its incredible audio system, a look that balanced stately and beautiful woodwork with proper
Trinnov Audio processor
absorptions and diffusion of sound, and a floor that was
WattBox WB-700-IPV-12 12-outlet power distribution
DC Home Systems
literally lowered by hand. That dig — a job that saw
Bradford Wells + Associates
170 West Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
11601 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049, USA
+1 800 649 3228
+1 310 575 4895
dchomesystems.com
bradfordwells.com
CEDIA Member Since 1998
CEDIA Member Since 2017
25 feet of excavation for a foundation on which to build a 15-foot theater for a family with strong ties to the motion picture industry. The finished room, which echoes the rest of the home’s early California Spanish Mission design, boasts Grimani Systems Cinema One speakers in an immersive array, a 4K RGB laser projector, and even an area at the front of the room for live music ensembles.
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FINALIST | AMERICAS
BEST HOME CINEMA LEVEL IV: $500,000 & OVER
FINALIST | AMERICAS
BEST HOME CINEMA LEVEL IV: $500,000 & OVER
// PROJECT
Station Earth had one very big challenge when
// PROJECT
For this job, ZIO Group encountered a client with
Train in Vain
attacking this cinema: there’s a freight train that rolls
Maximum Performance
multiple homes who’d had dedicated theater and media rooms in his other dwellings — and this time
by on tracks very near the home. To give the client // INSTALLER
complete isolation, Station Earth called in no less
// INSTALLER
wanted the best possible performance, unparalleled
Station Earth
than three additional CEDIA-certified firms to assist
ZIO Group, LLC
reliability, and a control interface that was simple and
and consult. Paradise Theater, Kinetics, and Red
easy to use. Luckily, the client further understood
Theory Design all lent their expertise to ensure that
that those demands required a) time, and b) money.
this family’s film and gaming experiences wouldn’t
According to ZIO Group, “This was a rare project
be compromised. In the end, the solution included
where the budget and scope balance didn’t require
a four-inch concrete slab of a floor floating on
compromises in the design or delivery of the project.”
acoustically tuned springs.
Station Earth Station Earth, 766 Tower St S, Fergus, N1M 2R3, ON, Canada +1 (800) 461-0122
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While most users demand intuitive, simple controls, this particular client demanded the ability to tweak video and audio presets so that he could adjust the experience in the manner each film was meant to be seen. Additionally, the projector enclosure is designed
ZIO Group, LLC ZIO Group, LLC, 660 Clay Street Winter Park, FL 32789, USA +1 407 622 2262
A Sony 4K laser projector coupled with a Stewart Filmscreen coupled with Wisdom Audio speakers and subs in a 3D array, powered by Wisdom Audio amps served the client’s wishes well. ZIO’s next task: educating other contractors. After ensuring that the general contractor understood the need for isolation
stationearth.com
to handle next-generation upgrades as technology
zioconnects.com
brackets and specialized framing (among other tech-
CEDIA Member Since 2002
advances.
CEDIA Member Since 2003
niques and gear), ZIO next instructed the drywall crew on the proper use of acoustical caulk and “green glue.”
WINNER | ASIA PACIFIC
BEST HOME CINEMA LEVEL IV: $500,000 & OVER
EQ UIPMENT L IST
A massive screen and sound as powerful as any commercial cinema
Benq Pro Cinema X1200 4K projector Crestron controls Golden Sound cables Integra DHC-80.6 preamplifier James Loudspeaker M152 speakers James Loudspeaker MQS85 speakers James Loudspeaker QX806BE speakers James Loudspeaker M152 subwoofers James Loudspeaker M213 subwoofers James Loudspeaker M1000 subwoofer amplifier Marantz AV8802A preamplifier Oppo UDP-203 Blu-ray player SensaSound cables SensaSound TPO-7300 amplifier Vutec screen
// PROJECT
Bring the IMAX Home // INSTALLER
Shanghai Zhengyi Electronic Technology Co., Ltd
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The room’s big: 60 square meters — and the client wanted it literally packed to the rafters with a system designed to impress those familiar with an IMAX experience. This room demanded extensive absorption and diffusion solutions — along with James Loudspeakers that boast a sensitivity of 103dB. The sound absorption is blended with transparent speaker coverings so that the speaker arrays are camouflaged. A custom 237" screen envelops the viewer in imagery as massive subwoofers round out the sonic experience. The Shanghai crew stated that the subwoofers “sound as powerful as any commercial cinema, with the highest sound pressure levels exceeding 105dB.” As the project progressed, the client opted for a somewhat less expensive projector than
the integration firm had recommended.
Xilica XP-4080 digital audio processor
Careful calibration was needed, as well as ensuring that the homeowner would be able to upgrade the projector in the future. The firm also anticipated an eventual upgrade in the audio system, so the room includes extra wiring for future additions that will make the room ready for a variety of immersive audio formats. The room is cooled via a dedicated air conditioning unit, and the integration firm tested no less than twenty AC devices before settling on the one that emitted the least amount of noise.
Shanghai Zhengyi Electronic Technology Co., Ltd Room 218, Building 8, No. 988, Zhen Bei Road, Shanghai, 200333, China +86 (0)10 6152 6859
Clean racks, good documentation, and future-ready cabling round out the features that impressed our panel of judges.
avstyle.cn CEDIA Member Since 2017
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WINNER | AMERICAS
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL I: $150,000 & UNDER
EQ UIPMENT L IST
This winning retrofit updated a ten-year-old system
Apple iPad Air 2 Apple TV Autonomic MMS-2A Chief mounts Crestron controls and remotes Dell PC iPort Basestation and sleeve LG OLED TVs Legrand receptacles Leon Axis speakers Lutron lighting and shades Middle Atlantic racks Netgear switches Panasonic telephone system Pentair pool system Luma Surveillance 500Series 8 Channel NVR
// PROJECT
The Quick Pick // INSTALLER
Atlantic Control Technologies
This winning whole-home integration was an upgrade, retrofitting a house whose systems were 10 years old. Those upgrades included distributed audio and 4K video — and consistent functionality across eight different types of user interfaces. The main layout of the system is a “Quick Pick” feature designed by Atlantic Control Technologies’ in-house Crestron programmer that matched precisely the client’s specifications. This allows the user to pick up any device in the home and use it in the same way as any other. Also included in the home’s systems are streaming audio via Autonomic (and local room inputs), an outdoor audio system utilizing Sonance Sonarray, a pool Pentair system (complete with Crestron-controlled
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Snap AV cables Sonance Sonarray Sony STRZA1000ES 7.2 receivers
heater, lights, and fountain feature), Lutron lighting and shades, a Panasonic telephone system (including door phone cameras), and an HD IP security camera system. One of the most impressive things about this job: It brilliantly illustrates how a retrofit can be done efficiently when a home was previously wired with future upgrades in mind. As for the challenges presented by the project: Atlantic Control Technologies had to make doubly sure that the entire signal path in the home was 4K-compatible. Extensive and precise documentation coupled with solid rack work sealed the win for Atlantic Control Technologies.
Roku 4 Wirepath Bullet Outdoor Camera
Atlantic Control Technologies 626 Admiral Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401, USA +1 410 266 3588 atlcontrol.com CEDIA Member Since 2007
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FINALIST | AMERICAS
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL I: $150,000 & UNDER
FINALIST | AMERICAS
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL I: $150,000 & UNDER
// PROJECT
This project was a second home retrofit — the client
// PROJECT
When your client is a technology and entertainment
Home Away from Home
wished to be able to monitor his seaside getaway in
Dream Home, Dream System
enthusiast who’s building his family’s dream home,
the Caribbean. The first part of that equation meant
an architect’s vision. Design Electronics pulled it off
proper surveillance, including four cameras and an
Casaplex
enterprise-grade video management app called
// INSTALLER
with a dedicated home theater, multi-room audio and
Milestone that allows the user to customize real-time
Design Electronics
video, security, CCTV, lighting, shades, and networking.
Casaplex 10582 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD 20895, USA +1 888 595 4700 casaplex.com CEDIA Member Since 2012
views from his smartphone.
The cinema includes a Sony VPL-VW500ES projector,
Another key feature: “The system’s ability to check
Steinway Lyngdorf electronics, and a 120" 2.35:1
for problems and self-diagnose was important to us
screen. The theater’s tied into the home’s video
as well,” noted Casaplex. “Given the home’s location,
distribution and Crestron lighting automation systems.
and our commitment to providing superior client service, we needed to ensure that we could deliver on that even from over a thousand miles away. We configured the system to automatically send an email to both Casaplex and the client in the event of an issue,” and the firm can then remotely apply a fix.
Design Electronics 6913 Oakwood Dr, Niagara Falls, L2E 6S5, ON, Canada +1 905 646 3333
The project also included six zones of distributed
designelectronics.net
video and seven zones of audio, HVAC control, and
CEDIA Member Since 2014
automated shading.
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that home’s systems need to integrate seamlessly with
// INSTALLER
Ten audio zones — nine indoor and one outdoor — feature speakers from Stealth Acoustics and B&W, as well as custom soundbars by James Loudspeakers. Six Luma HD cameras (with a DVR system) and Ring video doorbells help with security, as does a DSC Power Series 32-zone alarm system. Wi-Fi was something of a challenge here as the 3,500-squarefoot home is constructed from steel and poured concrete. A pair of Ubiquiti UAP-AC-PRO access
GALLO ACOUSTICS The Inox Building Caldwellside Lanark ML11 7SR UK T : +44 1555 66 68 83 E : info@galloacoustics.com GALLOACOUSTICS.COM
Gallo Acoustics produce the world’s finest compact speaker systems, blending real hi-fi performance with installation and decor-friendly design, delivering exceptional, expansive sound to spaces large and small.
WINNER | ASIA PACIFIC
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL I: $150,000 & UNDER
FINALIST | ASIA PACIFIC
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL I: $150,000 & UNDER
// PROJECT
The clean lines and modern aesthetic of this home meant
High on the Hill
that hiding the technology in this automation project
E Q U I PM E N T LI ST // PROJECT
The Sanctuary // INSTALLER
Digital Residence
The technology here is barely visible, and very carefully designed
This project features technology that’s barely visible to the user with distributed media that can be called up with a single tap on the home’s controllers. A dedicated media room was also included in the vision, along with the most robust Wi-Fi network available.
Apple TVs AVGear products Bosch Quad PIR detectors Control4 processor, touchscreens, intercoms, and remotes Cool Components cooling kits Datamaster rack DMX lighting controller Dynalite lighting and controls Elite Screens 135" 16:9 screen Humax PVR Integra DTR-70.6 AV receiver Krix Atmospherix speakers Krix Dynamix speakers Kirix Hemsipherix speakers Krix Symmetrix speakers
In addition to audio, video, and networking capabilities, Digital Residence also integrated lighting, fans, security, CCTV systems, and data storage. Outdoor spaces are also part of the project — a custom drop-down device that lowers a television from the ceiling porch struck the judges as, quote, “terrific and carefully designed.” Some of the automation events in the design include: - External lighting that comes on at sunset — and then shuts down at 10 p.m. - Sensors in hallways that turn ceiling and wall lights on from sunset to 7 p.m. — and then only turn on wall lights from 7 p.m. to sunrise. - Sensors in all bathrooms that ensure lighting is always on when required. - Controls ensuring all lighting, fans, and AV is turned off when the security system is triggered. The CEDIA judges were also incredibly impressed by the economy of this whole-home integration with its lighting scenes, elegant rack, and thoughtful security solutions.
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Krix Volcanix subwoofers Leviton OmniPro II security controller Oppo BDP-103D Blu-ray player Samsung Blu-ray player Sonos Connect Amps Sonos Playbars Sony VPL-HW65ES projector
was critical. The rack needed a centralized, out-of-sight // INSTALLER
location (a hallway cupboard did the trick), and the
Electronic Living Pty Ltd
home’s controls had to be intuitive and easily controlled via iPads. Other needs included: a rock-solid Wi-Fi signal
Sony TVs
through the residence, CCTV, security, intercoms, access
Synology RS815+ with Seagate 4TB IronWolf hard drives
control, and a special focus on distributed audio — music is a bigger deal than video to this particular family.
Unifi switches and router
Seven zones of audio cater to the client’s needs, including two surround zones and five two-channel
Digital Residence
Electronic Living Pty Ltd
4 Higgs Street, Albion, QLD 4010, Australia
21 Robinson Road East, Virginia, QLD 4014, Australia
+61 (0)1300 737 497
+61 (0)7 3265 1855
digitalresidence.com.au
electronicliving.com.au
CEDIA Member Since 2012
CEDIA Member Since 2009
zones. The speakers had to be carefully concealed in ceilings and joinery details. Four video sources funnel content to three video zones, and pre-wiring was included in the project should the homeowner ever add another video zone. Luxul gear provides the excellent Wi-Fi signal throughout the dwelling.
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WINNER | EMEA
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL I: ÂŁ120,000 (â‚Ź135,000) & UNDER
EQ UIPMENT L IST
A good representation of what all projects should look like
Amina Mobius7 speaker and backbox Chief MSM1U TV mount Cisco Linksys 24 Port SR2024 unmanaged switch Control4 amplifiers, switches, keypads, in-wall touchscreens, and controllers CYP digital audio converter and video matrix Denon AVR-2113 Doorbird D202 IP video door station Draytek network switch, router rack mount, and modem/router Future Automation PS-50 TV mount Heatmiser NEO Hub KEF in-ceiling speakers Middle Atlantic racks and shelves Pure Theatre rack mounts Ruckus R310 unleashed WAP Samsung TV's
// PROJECT
The Downs // INSTALLER
BrownHen Solutions Ltd
BrownHen Solutions was brought in to deliver a solution that would provide the greatest level of future flexibility for upgrade and enhancement within the constraints of a modest budget. Control4 intelligent lighting supports 24 circuits, 9 keypads, and a dry contact module to allow for integration of exterior PIRs. The priority areas were wired for panelized lighting, while all other areas are set up to allow for future retrofit keypad dimmers. BrownHen Solutions initially specified a CYP HD matrix system for the AV, supporting the living area, family room, kitchen, and master bedroom, and three sources, including Apple TV, Sky HD, and Amazon Fire. This was subsequently upgraded
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by the integrator to UHD with two extra, independent HDMI outputs. Five audio streams from EA5, with Deezer integration and music from rack-mounted, Synology NAS were installed, with remaining streams connected to the Control4 Audio Matrix to allow the audio to be distributed to additional zones in the property. The integrator provided a video security system from Doorbird and Nest Protect. Control4 touchscreens have been located centrally, with two handheld remotes also available for the main TV rooms. The HVAC system has been integrated to the central control, to allow the client to control and monitor the underfloor heating, radiators, and electric towel rails via a Heatmiser Neo system.
SCP cables Sonance amplifier and outdoor speaker Sony KDL-40Z4500 SurgeX SXN1230 surgeprotection unit Synology RS816 4-Bay rack mount NAS Tannoy TFX 5.1 speaker package Televes 5x5x16 Nevo multi switch TLC VDSL filter master socket faceplate Triax euromodules Vogel Wall 2215 32-55" Tilt V2 Black TV mounts
BrownHen Solutions Ltd 22 Reynolds Park, Plymouth, PL7 4FE, UK +44 (0)1225 519731 brownhensolutions.com CEDIA Member Since 2014
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HIGHLY COMMENDED | EMEA
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL I: £120,000 (€135,000) & UNDER
FINALIST | EMEA
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL I: £120,000 (€135,000) & UNDER
FINALIST | EMEA
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL I: £120,000 (€135,000) & UNDER
FINALIST | EMEA
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL I: £120,000 (€135,000) & UNDER
// PROJECT
Cyberhomes’ client was replacing a bungalow with
// PROJECT
The client approached Inspired Dwellings during
// PROJECT
Having multiple properties around the world, the
// PROJECT
With the client requesting a reliable, user-friendly,
Lutterworth Contemporary Home
a two-story house and was looking for a home
Kent Family Home
the early stages of the development, as they wanted
Luxury Living Above the Mediterranean Sea
client is familiar with home automation systems and
Riverside Renaissance
customized system tailored to the family’s needs,
to integrate AV, data, lighting, and CCTV systems
automation system. Attention to the interior design was very high on the agenda, and it was important
// INSTALLER
// INSTALLER
that the AV company understood the difference
Inspired Dwellings Ltd
Cyberhomes Ltd
between a great installation and an exceptional one.
solution throughout the home to allow the family
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functional, convenient, reliable, and robust, but where
TwentyTwo Integration
and easy to operate for users of all ages. The client
S. K. Lifestyle Technologies
possible, hidden out of sight.
also wanted the system to be driven by iPads, so the
S. K. Lifestyle Technologies installed a Lutron Home-
integrator opted for a Control4 solution.
featuring seven TVs, including an eye-catching 80"
systems.
Works QS system for lighting control and integrated
The client was keen to ensure that energy wasn’t being
Samsung screen set into a stone wall in the family
Due to the size of the property and the scope of
the curtains, blinds, and louvres into the system for
unduly wasted. Utilizing Mode PIRs connected to a
convenient operation. Rain sensors were installed to
Lutron HomeWorks QS system, TwentyTwo Integration
main TVs, which were inset into the walls to blend into the design.
the lighting design, the integrator installed a Rako
Inspired Dwellings Ltd
lighting control system with custom lighting scenes. Multiroom audio and video distribution systems were installed throughout the property. A LILIN CCTV
preferred music wherever they are in the house. Every
C4 Heathrow Corporate Park, Heathrow, TW4 6ER , UK
room features discreet in-ceiling speakers, with the
+44 (0)20 7736 6007
Fifteen audio zones allow the family to listen to their
+44 (0)333 344 3718
CEDIA Member Since 2006
solutions to ensure the system was energy-efficient
// INSTALLER
to have one seamless interface for all the required
Station Yard, Thame, OX9 3UH, UK
cyberhomes.co.uk
// INSTALLER
Cyberhomes installed an entertainment system
room. A 4K video matrix distributes content to the
Cyberhomes Ltd
home. He explained that the technology should be
throughout the family home, and build a cinema room. Inspired Dwellings installed a Control4 automation
TwentyTwo Integration selected a broad range of
was clear on what features he wanted in this holiday
larger rooms boasting multiple pairs of speakers.
inspireddwellings.com CEDIA Member Since 2009
S. K. Lifestyle Technologies
automatically close the louvres when they detect rain. For video distribution, the integrator opted for a
TwentyTwo Integration
WyreStorm system, which delivers uncompressed
allows the client to view the cameras on the TVs via
8 Isaac and Solomou Street, Nicosia, 2236, Cyprus
Full HD video over an HDBaseT signal to the home
The Printworks, Unit D, London, SE17 3BZ, UK
the Control4 system and via the Control4 app while
+357 (0)22442929
cinema, four bedrooms, master bathroom, and
+44 (0)207 703 4376
they are away. The dedicated cinema room features a 7.2 surroundsound system and a JVC 4K projector.
lifestylesk.com CEDIA Member Since 1998
Jacuzzi area on the terrace. For the audio, Stealth Acoustics loudspeakers were used in the kitchen and dining room and for a 5.1 system in the home cinema.
twentytwointegration.com CEDIA Member Since 2007
monitored occupancy and activity in the hallways and stairs to gradually dim and turn off lights if no one was present in those areas. To ensure as much of the equipment as possible was hidden — another specific request — the integrator structured a solution around a large centralized AV rack and low-voltage service cupboard to minimize equipment in each room of the house.
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WINNER | AMERICAS
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL II: $150,000 - $300,000
EQ UIPMENT L IST
AppleTV Atlona extenders and switchers Bell ExpressVu HD receivers Crown XLS 1002 amplifiers Da-Lite 119 JKP screens Elan distributed audio gear and controls Epson Pro Cinema LS10000 laser projector Home Concepts cable & hardware Lutron lighting controls Middle Atlantic racks Monitor Audio speakers Panamax surge protectors Panasonic Blu-ray players Sunfire subwoofers // PROJECT
The Expansion // INSTALLER
Home Concepts, Inc
Integrating this 22,000-square-foot dwelling was a three-year project for Home Concepts. During that time, a new structure was also added to the property. The integrator solved control issues in the two structures by seamlessly linking the separate systems that shared all the home’s media sources — while simultaneously revising the plan as new technologies were introduced. This client also uses the space as a home office, and demanded robust Wi-Fi throughout — even with thick concrete walls in the home and garage. Those walls and their sleek modern design also presented acoustical challenges in many audio zones. The judges were impressed with the mechanical heart of this winner: the climate controls, the racks, and so on. This integration project also included something really fun for
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This massive project includes a garage that’s a car buff’s dream
Samsung 40", 55", and 75" 4K LED TVs Sanus mounts Sonos Connect SpeakerCraft SC2-50 amplifiers UBNT routers and switches
any car buff: a show garage that can hold 40 vehicles, complete with LED lighting and a mechanic’s pit. The home’s systems include 18 separate audio zones driven by six sources, and, “The video is run through an Atlona 6x6 HDMI over HDBaseT, which distributes the four video signals to the six HDTV locations,” according to the firm. The home theater features 3D audio and an Epson laser projector coupled with a 16:9 screen. Intercom systems, gate control, lighting, security, and HVAC systems integration are just some of the other features Home Concepts handled for this beauty.
Wyrestorm EXP-CON-4K-DD decoder Yamaha AV receivers
Home Concepts, Inc 3271 114 Ave SE, Calgary, T2Z 3X2, AB, Canada +1 403 235 1222 homeconceptsav.com CEDIA Member Since 2005
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FINALIST | AMERICAS
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL II: $150,000 - $300,000
Wall Mounted, MILAN 247
// PROJECT
What happens when a husband and wife go from
// PROJECT
This gorgeous project brought immediate architectural
Setting Sun
interested clients to completely engaged? Here’s what:
A Bay View
issues with it: According to the La Scala team, “Technically, we’ve never had a more challenging
After experiencing the control of a Savant system, // INSTALLER
the wife purchased her first iPhone to have mobile
// INSTALLER
location to install a TV than the living room above the
Cantara
access with her always. A dedicated music server
La Scala
fireplace. It’s a one-off custom fireplace with massive
brings her the sounds she loves, and a $60,000 Sony
exhaust ducts and steel structure to carry the weight
4K projector and Wisdom speakers make the couple’s
of the cabinet (which is unsupported on three sides).
dedicated theater a work beyond their wildest dreams.
The architect kept pushing to reduce the cabinet
In short, the owners of this home are experiencing
depth, and we were required to get quite involved with
Cantara 3187 G Airway Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, USA +1 949 645 3684 cantaradesign.com CEDIA Member Since 2008
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entry: “In the end, it’s not about the black boxes we get to have some fun with. It is about connecting people together with the things they love.” Those things further include Savant-controlled HVAC and an enterprise-grade Wi-Fi system. It’s all enough to make a former technophobe ditch her flip phone.
you’ll reach out and touch
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Future Automation swing bracket and TV in the
La Scala
supporting today’s technology — creating a seamless experience.
Available accessories include active cooling, IR repeaters and accent lighting,
engineering a system that would support the motorized
technology in a manner they never have before — and not to get too lofty, but Cantara noted in their
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absolute smallest depth. In the end there’s less than ¼" between the TV and the inside of the cabinet doors.” It worked, of course — as did the 14 zones of twochannel audio, two zones of surround-sound, Lutron lighting and shading, integrated HVAC, pool and spa
lascala.ca
controls, and entry stations. The experience is at once
CEDIA Member Since 1993
immersive yet unobtrusive — none of the technology detracts from the home or the waterfront setting.
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WINNER | ASIA PACIFIC
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL II: $150,000 - $300,000
EQ UIPMENT L IST // PROJECT
Many Windows, Many Views // INSTALLER
Look & Listen
The CEDIA panel of judges had a tough time determining the ultimate winner in this particular category — after picking the finalists, all of whom were, in the judges’ words, “excellent,” — this simple, sustainable, and aesthetically beautiful project took top honors.
2N Helios intercom AppleTV Draytek Vigor 2860 Series ADSL/VDSL router Clipsal products CyberPower PDUs Foxtel iQ3
Some of what convinced the judges to hand the trophy to Look & Listen was the incredible attention to detail: Parts of the project were produced exclusively to match the visual aspects of Lutron white glass lighting keypads and ensure a consistent look and feel across the interior of the property.
Grandstream products Humax 4tune home entertainment server iPort Launchport Base Stations and sleeves Lilin cameras and security products Lutron lighting, controls, and shades Luxul AGS-1024 switch
The needs that the integrator had to meet, according to Look & Listen: “The client’s [directive] was to create a home that ‘lives’ the way his family does. He envisioned a unique, comfortable, and secure environment for all family members to gather and enjoy.
Middle Atlantic racks Ness security products Origin Acoustics Composer speakers
The elegant details of this winner elevated it above the competition
Origin Acoustics Director speakers Over IP products Sanus hardware Savant products Snom products Sony Bravia TVs
“High on the client’s list was security, he wanted to ensure that all family members and guests had easy and simple keyless access to the property at all times. Second was shading for privacy due to the number of windows used to capture all the views.” Additionally: “In the ground floor TV room, a custom rotating TV lift was designed to be recessed into the floor. Once the lift is fully up, if the glass doors are open, there is a second zone called ‘Pool’ where the TV will rotate to watch while swimming.”
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Look & Listen Unit 7 / 229 Junction Road, Morningside, QLD 4170, Australia +61 (0)1300 765 322 lookandlisten.com.au CEDIA Member Since 2016
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FINALIST | ASIA PACIFIC
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL II: $150,000 - $300,000
FINALIST | ASIA PACIFIC
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL II: $150,000 - $300,000
// PROJECT
This apartment, used both as residence and a venue
// PROJECT
For this home, nestled in what’s known locally as a
Penthouse Entertainer
for the client’s work functions, needed a control
Heritage Family Home
“heritage listed” neighborhood, and although there’s a modern addition, the overall look of the project
interface that could be used by others in the client’s // INSTALLER
company. In addition to ease of use, the customer
// INSTALLER
needed to maintain an early 20th-century vibe —
Edge Audio Visual Pty Ltd
needed sound that could hit “club volume” levels
Liquid Automation
technology included.
and maintain clarity. Other items on the list: vinyl
Racks, cabling, and service panels are all invisible
distribution to all audio zones; automated lighting,
when it comes to experiencing the automation offered
blinds, awnings, front door, air conditioning, and
by the home, which includes nine audio zones and five
shower glass; and “one surround zone to enjoy a few
video zones. Crestron controls work in conjunction
movies on a recovery day.”
Edge Audio Visual Pty Ltd 42 Tosca St, Cashmere, QLD 4500, Australia +61 (0)0423 479 788
The other challenges were space and time, simply put. The renovation of this apartment limited the integrator’s wiring options, and the project needed to wrap in two months. For the former, careful rack planning was critical for a very small space dedicated to the gear. For the latter, the challenge meant that
with Lutron lighting controls, and the Crestron systems
Liquid Automation Unit 20, Building F, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand +64 (0)9 479 5415
edgeaudiovisual.com.au
the Edge team had to think things through quickly
liquidautomation.co.nz
CEDIA Member Since 2017
while maintaining their excellent track record.
CEDIA Member Since 2007
also works with DSC security and CCTV systems. The electronic locks include battery backups should power ever be lost. The end result is a sleek and stunning home that has its 21st-century technology integrated seamlessly into its “bones.” CEDIA’s panel of judges noted that this project was “neat, well designed, and expertly engineered; the rack wiring is beautiful in an area no one’s ever going to see.”
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WINNER | EMEA
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL II: £120,000 - £240,000 (€135,000 - €270,000)
FINALIST | EMEA
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL II: £120,000 - £240,000 (€135,000 - €270,000)
// PROJECT
The client of this Cairo vacation home knew exactly
The Nile Island Apartment
what he wanted for this property – a home automation
E Q U I PM E N T LI ST // PROJECT
JBR Penthouse // INSTALLER
Archimedia
Apple TV B&W speakers, subwoofer, square grille, and back box Cisco SG200-50P 48 ports switch D-Box Du BOX Draytek VIGOR2850 router firewall Future Automation PSE90 electric swivel bracket
Archimedia had worked with this particular client previously, so both parties already had a good understanding of what was required. This was a whole home automation project, and was delivered through a variety of different control platforms, depending on the aspect of the system. With the client regularly Boasting interesting traveling, remote system monitoring aesthetic integration and the ability to with an extensive and securely view CCTV inspiring equipment list were important. Focusing on the AV side of things, Archimedia opted for a Savant SSP matrix to feed each TV with a variety of shared sources, including Kaleidescape, Satellite TV, Apple TV, and Blu-ray. With the media room featuring video tiling functionality, multiple sources could be displayed at once. The audio set up included Apple Airplay for phone-based and streamed content, and iTunes integrated into Savant. In addition, with the young son considering himself a good DJ, Archimedia linked the DJ console to the Savant system to allow the music to be audible throughout the property. Centralized Savant thermostats with in-room temperature sensors were installed for the HVAC system, while the lighting control came via Lutron. CCTV cameras from Roboza were installed and can be viewed through a cloud-based dedicated app for remote access, while access control was set up by integrating Mobotix with Savant. Lastly, Archimedia opted for Domotz to allow for proactive remote monitoring.
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Guilford of Maine SENSA 9218-718 acoustic panel fabric Integra DHC-80.3 AV controller and rack mount kit Kaleidescape M300 player Kordz HDMI extender, receiver, and transmitter Launch Port protective case for iPad Mini and charger Lutron keypads, modules, processor, and power supplies Mobotix MX-T24M-SK-3-PW IP video door station Platinum Vision 42" LED IP TV Roboza D228 security camera Rotel RMB-1575 MultiChannel power amplifier Ruckus Wi-Fi access point and controller Samsung BD-C5900 3D Blu-ray player Savant amplifier, IR emitter, matrix switcher, and thermostat Setsquare SET-PDOCH-L-FF occupancy detector
system that features the latest technology and provides // INSTALLER
comfort. He was concerned about integrating his
Archimedia
systems through a single interface and being able to
SlingBox
control them as easily as possible.
Sonance ceiling speaker, grill, and enclosure
He was also keen for the lighting and window treatment
Tdsi electric lock
control to enhance the aesthetics of the space, so
Techlogiks TK-FS4266BL system rack
Archimedia opted for ABB KNX. A large number of the lights were variable white fittings, which were controlled over DALI 8. Basalte flush-mounted occupancy detectors
Archimedia
Archimedia
Bu Ameem Building, Dubai, 113836, United Arab Emirates
40, Road 12, Cairo, Egypt
+971 (0)4 337 0181
+971 (0)4 337 0181
archimedia-me.com
archimedia-me.com
CEDIA Member Since 2012
CEDIA Member Since 2012
trigger lighting scenes and switch off unoccupied zones. Using Somfy motors, 40 curtains were set up to be controlled. Due to the client traveling a lot, smoke and fire detection, and water leakage protection systems were put in place, as well as Domotz remote monitoring.
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FINALIST | EMEA
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL II: £120,000 - £240,000 (€135,000 - €270,000)
FINALIST | EMEA
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL II: £120,000 - £240,000 (€135,000 - €270,000)
// PROJECT
The client proposal called for a simple and flexible
// PROJECT
The client wished to have a simple-to-use AV
Palm Marina
system that could evolve with changing needs and be
Ladies Lake Automated Home
infrastructure that enabled multi zone audio, TV
controlled via a user-friendly interface. The biggest
viewing in specific areas with discreet TV mounting in the kitchen and lounge areas, access to numerous
// INSTALLER
challenge for Archimedia was that this project was a
Archimedia
retrofit. This meant that the integrator had to pull the
// INSTALLER
CCTV systems around the property, as well as
minimal amount of cabling, as well as minimizing wall
The Pyramid Group
integration of all HVAC, lighting, door access systems,
chasing. To overcome this, custom sub DB enclosures
and shading controls.
were made to go into the ceiling space and contain
Using Control4 architecture, The Pyramid Group was
all subsystem electronics.
able to bring all of the integrated technologies under the control of one system, providing an easy to use
Archimedia provided a matrix page on the iPad and
central interface for the client.
iPhone, which allows the client to turn Sonos on/
Archimedia Bu Ameem Building, Dubai, 113836, United Arab Emirates +971 (0)4 337 0181 archimedia-me.com CEDIA Member Since 2012
off in each zone and control volume. In addition, the integrator provided a global control page which also makes it possible to see the status of lights and air conditioning in each zone and turn them on/off accordingly.
The Pyramid Group 22 Reynolds Park, Plymouth, PL7 4FE, UK +44 (0)1752 335000
Crestron provided the simple, yet customizable
pyramidav.co.uk
interface that the client was after.
CEDIA Member Since 2014
With the client a keen bird watcher, the integrator provided a high-resolution camera system that allows clear images of the birds to be viewed while at home or away. Remote access is also possible, with the client being able to view CCTV cameras and control an internal door that links the lower ground floor area to the entrance floor.
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WINNER | AMERICAS
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL III: $300,000 - $450,000
EQ UIPMENT L IST
Designed with every member of the family in mind
Simply put, this winner is a knockout. The owner of this spectacular residence loves spending time with his family. The home is specifically designed to be so comfortable, luxurious, and packed with entertainment options that the client’s five daughters won’t want to leave the house! The client’s wish list included a 15-seat dedicated home cinema; a spa and a gym with integrated lighting that calls up scenes for every conceivable mood; distributed audio and video; and state-of-the-art security and surveillance systems that give the client complete peace of mind.
Apple TV Control4 systems and interfaces Draper Micro Perforated Screen EON speakers Harmon/Kardon receivers JBL Pro Portable system JBL Synthesis Four system Lilin CCTV IP cameras with NVR Pakedge networking gear Polk outdoor audio Revel cinema speakers Roku Somfy blinds
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Entertainment for All // INSTALLER
Smartlab
Smart glass provides privacy in many of the home’s bathrooms. In addition to the dedicated cinema, the family can also watch their favorite movies on two additional 7.1 systems. The home’s blinds, outdoor lights and audio, and door locks are all integrated, and the residence includes specialty lighting for the owner’s artwork, as well as a garage that can be quickly transformed into a party space. The racks wowed the judges (they were contenders in the “Best Dressed Rack” subcategory) — and the cabling had to be on point with 40 audio zones, 20 4K video zones, three home theaters, and more. The passion that the Smartlab team put into this project was evident when the firm received its trophy in a celebration at the annual CEDIA show. Just after the presentation at a photo op backstage, Smartlab’s Geraldo Santiago raised his hands to the sky and nearly shouted: “This is the first award for us! Thank you all so much!”
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Sony 4K VPL-VW300ES projector Seura outdoor TV SmartGlass Yale connected locks
Smartlab Av. Urbina #14, Parque Industrial Naucalpan, Naucalpan, 53370, Mexico +52 55 6650 8211 smartlab.com.mx CEDIA Member Since 2016
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FINALIST | AMERICAS
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL III: $300,000 - $450,000
TAKE ME THERE To the original performance. Wherever you listen.
// PROJECT
This beach home was designed to replicate the owner’s
// PROJECT
This whole-home project took a little over three years
By the Sea
primary residence. The client — a tech-savvy former
The Oasis
to complete — and in that time, technology changed, as did the family occupying the home. Basic systems
programmer — wanted remote access of all the home’s // INSTALLER
Casaplex
systems and security with intuitive and elegant controls. Casaplex provided distributed audio and video,
// INSTALLER
went in first, followed by distributed audio that brought
Inteliksa Integración
music to the kids’ bedrooms, a detailed lighting program designed to highlight the client’s art collection
lighting control from Lutron, storm shutters automated through Crestron, WaterCop integration (automatic
and and ultimately a beautiful dedicated theater.
shutoff), and a security system including sensors,
The automated scenes are built for both work and
cameras, driveway alerts, and connected locks.
play: It’s toured by potential clients of the interior
Scenes included in this whole-home automation were
design firm that handled the look of the home, so a
designed to “open and close” the home for vacation
“Showroom” scene has been programmed. The party mode is referred to as the “Fiesta preset,” which
use (for example, the “Arrive at Beach” scene turns on
Casaplex 10582 Metropolitan Ave, Kensington, MD 20895, USA +1 888 595 4700
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the home’s water, opens the storm shutters, adjusts thermostats, and raises the lights to a “Welcome” level). Other features the Casaplex team integrated ran from the difficult and critical — a battery backup system to keep key systems running no matter what,
Inteliksa Integración Autopista Mexico - Queretaro 3069-C, Tlalnepantla, 54040, Mexico +52 (0)555 026 6969
casaplex.com
including the storm shutters — to the entertaining
www.inteliska.com
CEDIA Member Since 2012
and fun — a waterproof case for an iPad so the owner
CEDIA Member Since 2017
could control his music while in the shower.
brings up first floor and outdoor audio and lighting — while ensuring that the home’s sprinkler system is overridden. Temperature is controlled by Crestron across six zones, with four more handled by Nest in the children’s bedrooms. Distributed audio is handled by Crestron for some parts of the house, while the kids have their own Sonos systems.
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WINNER | ASIA PACIFIC
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL III: $300,000 - $450,000
EQ UIPMENT L IST
This project necessitated a complete re-wiring of the home’s existing cabling
Apple products Chord cables CinemaSnap 140” screen Cool Components products Diamantina products Elite seating FlexiMount hardware Furman power conditioner Hikvision cameras Hypertec cables Kodi media streamer Launchport wall stations and sleeves M&K 150 Series speakers McIntosh MC207 amp Middle Atlantic racks Ness Security products
// PROJECT
High on a Hill // INSTALLER
Electronic Living Pty Ltd
This whole-home project included a complex lighting scheme, CCTV, 15 motion sensor zones in the security system, distributed audio to nine zones and video to seven, Savant controls, a dedicated network, and an intercom system. Motorized blinds and shading, automated doors and locks, fans, water features, and a broad array of scenes all contribute to the success of this winning entry. The immediate challenge for Electronic Living in this retrofit: During an audit of all existing fittings and fixtures, they discovered that the home’s original cabling needed to be removed and replaced. That “smart ready” re-wire ensured that the home would be ready for any future upgrades. The team realized the challenges they faced as soon as the lighting control
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systems were being readied for installation: “The whole home was originally wired with standard 240V lighting and electrical and with no original electrical plans. That meant that we would need to provide a complete audit of fittings and fixtures and provide a lighting plan that matched the circuit locations on site. In addition to this, all existing 240V cabling had to be removed from the entire house, and all circuits and switch locations had to be rewired … A very time-consuming and tedious task given the existing wall and ceiling structures, but well worth the final result.” The dedicated cinema room was initially a small bedroom. If solving that last challenge sounds familiar, it should: category winners Electronic Living picked up a trophy for the theater alone (pg 40-41).
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Electronic Living Pty Ltd 21 Robinson Road East, Virginia, QLD 4014, Australia +61 (0)1300 764 554 electronicliving.com.au CEDIA Member Since 2009
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WINNER | EMEA
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL III: £240,000 - £360,000 (€270,000 - €400,000)
EQ UIPMENT L IST
Customizing the solution for the client’s needs without overdoing it
Amina in-wall loudspeakers and subwoofers AMX stereo audio matrix switch
The client requested automated lights throughout the house, so Clearly Automated installed an occupancy sensor in each bedroom, which recalls a low-level scene upon entry and turns the lights off five minutes after leaving. The Lutron Pico FR remotes at each bedside provide simple control to open and close the blinds, as well as a night lighting scene when the owner gets up in the night. Lutron touchscreens offer more scene selections and control of individual lighting circuits.
// PROJECT
The Windmill // INSTALLER
Clearly Automated
This 12,000-square-foot property is three floors with an open plan design. Clearly Automated was asked to design a system for the lighting control, blind and window control, internal and gate intercom, gate control, CCTV integration, distributed AV, and cinema room, all working from a simple, customized integration system. With distributed audio required throughout the property, the top floor living spaces benefit from invisible Amina speakers and Velodyne in-wall subs for aesthetics and performance, while the middle floor features a 5.1 system. The ground floor demanded a quality, discreet audio solution, so a combination of a TV lift, integrated soundbar, and invisible speakers were installed.
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A fixed acoustically transparent screen was specified for the home cinema to allow the Artcoustic Spitfire LCR channels to be hidden. The Sonance side and rear surrounds were recessed into the upholstered wall panels.
Artcoustic Cinema loudspeakers AudioControl two-channel amplifiers Caltd speaker wires and HDMI cables Crestron touchscreens, docking station, and CPS control system CYP digital audio to stereo audio converter Denon AVR-X7200W AV receivers Draytek switches Future Automation TV lifts and mounts Lutron keypads, processors, and modules Middle Atlantic racks and accessories Monitor Audio speakers Onkyo AV receivers Oppo universal network 3D Blu-ray player RTI amplifiers and remote controls Ruckus smart wireless LAN controller and Wi-Fi access points Samsung TV’s Screen Excellence acoustically transparent electric screen Set Square ceiling-mount PIR motion detector Seura Premier Series vanishing TV mirror Sonance speakers Sony projector and Playstation Velodyne subwoofers and amplifiers WyreStorm 4K HDBaseT switches and receivers
Clearly Automated Carwood Park, Leeds, LS15 4LG, UK +44 (0)113 898 0078 clearlyautomated.co.uk CEDIA Member Since 2013
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FINALIST | EMEA
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL III: £240,000 - £360,000 (€270,000 - €400,000)
FINALIST | EMEA
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL III: £240,000 - £360,000 (€270,000 - €400,000)
// PROJECT
This project is a testament to the strength of
// PROJECT
The owners of this five-bedroom residence required
Concrete House
a concept and its seamless execution – where
Sublimely Sumptuous Residence
a home cinema, as well as AV, lighting, and home
architecture, interior design, and technology work together harmoniously to translate a vision.
BNC Technology
BNC Technology installed a fully integrated home
// INSTALLER
pool, home gym, bar, and large garage.
solution to include a home cinema, AV distribution,
Smartcomm
A Crestron control solution was chosen for its highly
a games room, family room, 25-meter swimming
networking throughout the home, lighting control,
intuitive user interface and aesthetically pleasing
intercom, blind integration, fire detection, security
appearance. Smartcomm worked with Crestron and
system, and gate and garage control.
the faceplate manufacturer to custom-finish the wall
As the home is predominately made of concrete,
mounted keypads so that they subtly enhance the
the installation of Wi-Fi distribution was a challenge.
BNC Technology 16 Skeen Boulevard, Johannesburg, 20070, South Africa +27 (0)11 023 7662 bnctechnology.co.za CEDIA Member Since 2011
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automation for the rest of the house, which included
// INSTALLER
BNC Technology added multiple points throughout the home, as well as intelligent QOS/bandwidth management for the various subsystems. A big security feature for this home is control of the concrete garage doors. Using the Control4 IO extender, the client can operate the door, as well as receive notifications on any mobile device and onscreen display, no matter where they are in the world.
interior design. Flexibility was built into the solution
Smartcomm 3 Barnes Wallis Court, High Wycombe, HP12 3PS, UK +44 (0)1494 471912 smartcomm.co.uk CEDIA Member Since 2001
with 10 iPads with the Crestron app complementing the keypads. The family wanted the flexibility of watching the same program in different areas of the house. To accomplish this, 12 video zones were set up, including the home cinema, with a full 4K video system. Crestron Aspire speakers were installed for the audio zones.
WINNER | AMERICAS
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL IV: $450,000 & OVER
EQ UIPMENT L IST
This home won multiple trophies, including Best Documentation, Best Dressed Rack, and a Global nod, too
Our winner is an oceanfront home that includes lighting that shines on the beach, allowing the owners and guests to surf any time they please. Inside, the sound system needs to keep the music inside so as not to wake the neighbors, while keeping the roar of the ocean outside. This huge, whole-home retrofit is notable for what the casual viewer can’t see, hear, or experience directly: state-of-the-art power management, fully active racks designed to withstand seaside conditions, and some of the best documentation CEDIA’s judges have ever seen. The man responsible for that rack, Ken Penner, was overjoyed when the team picked up their trophy at the CEDIA Awards — but wasted no time in stressing that the project was a true team effort. “It’s fantastic,” he said, then gestured at his assembled colleagues. “And I got to work with these guys on this one for two-and-a-half years.”
// PROJECT
Surf's Up // INSTALLER
Land & Sea Entertainment
As the judges noted, the inclusion of photos of the home’s systems with overlays describing the various elements of the project means that anyone can work on any aspect of the home at any time. No prior knowledge of the system is required — it’s that detailed. CEDIA’s judges remarked that the documentation itself was a saleable asset, as valuable as any gleaming appliance or custom millwork. Another judge noted, “It’s a shame we don’t give an award for power management.” The project won additional honors for the team at Land & Sea, picking up nods for Best Documentation and Best Dressed Rack (see page 129) as well as a CEDIA Global Award (page 142).
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Acoustiblok absorption Artison speakers and subwoofers Chief hardware Crestron control systems Denon Atmos AVR and receivers Launchport gear LiftMaster Controls Mackie House Mixer Marantz amplifier Mean Well gear Middle Atlantic racks Mitsubishi controls Mobotix Security Vision Systems Oppo Blu-ray players Origin Acoustics Speakers Roku 4K Pentair Pool/Spa automation Samsung TVs Sharp TVs Shure wireless mic SONOS Sonnex gear Sunfire subwoofers Vision X lighting systems WattBox power protection
Land & Sea Entertainment 4498 Paola Way, San Diego, CA 92117, USA +1 858 467 1940 sterryo.com CEDIA Member Since 2002
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FINALIST | AMERICAS
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL IV: $450,000 & OVER
FINALIST | AMERICAS
BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL IV: $450,000 & OVER
RIVA WAND SERIES TRUE HI-RES AUDIO AT 24-BIT/192KHZ YOUR STREAMING MUSIC WITH NO ADDITIONAL APP
// PROJECT
The client here is a technology fan — who happened
// PROJECT
This project relied on the integrator’s experience
A Lake House
to be working with the area’s top design and
High Performance
bringing maximum ease of use to a complex and powerful automated home. ZIO’s focus on proper
architectural firms. He wanted, quote “whiz bang // INSTALLER
ideas!” The trick: Make all those whiz-bang ideas as
// INSTALLER
design, quality products and “craftsman-quality
Beyond Hi-Fi
invisible as possible.
ZIO Group, LLC
installation and programming” made it a reality.
Beyond Hi-Fi 14210 NE 21st St, Bellevue, WA 98007, USA +1 425 998 8008 beyondhifi.com CEDIA Member Since 2011
All the speaker grills are color-matched to walls and
ZIO ensured that a guest pressing an entry call
ceilings. Window treatments disappear into crown
button triggered multiple devices, and lighting scenes
moldings or ceiling openings. Amplifiers are stashed
were designed for both comfort (“home”) and secure
away. Strip lighting is carefully hidden. Landscape
(“away”) modes. Cinema screen masking and lighting,
audio melts into the background: Those rocks need to
separate movie and TV lighting scenes, shades that
rock, however — since the family entertains often, an
react to sunlight, bath fans, spa and pool control, and
exceptional sound system was a critical component. The home’s systems include eight interior and four exterior audio zones, distributed video inside and out (including a portable screen for the pool), HVAC
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control, pool systems, lighting, window treatments,
+1 407 622 2262
security, water sensors, security, surveillance, locks, and even a dumbwaiter automated via Control4. All of these systems required a custom-built rack closet in the home’s garage.
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ZIO Group, LLC
zioconnects.com CEDIA Member Since 2003
other systems have been fully automated to provide a seamless user experience. While changes had to be made (especially given the space allotted for the dedicated theater), the client understood what was needed to achieve the proper result. Luckily for ZIO, that meant a project that could be executed with an uncompromising eye toward quality and the ultimate user experience.
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BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL IV: $450,000 & OVER
EQ UIPMENT L IST
Apple products Arrowhead Alarm Products Autonomic Mirage MMS-5A media server Avigilon cameras and accessories Bosch VG5-7230-CPT4 AUTODOME camera Chief hardware Chord cables and plugs Cool Components Crestron controls Crown DCi 4|600 DriveCore Install Analog Series amplifier Digital Projection HIGHlite projector and lens Fortress seating Ihiji monitoring JBL Pro speakers Launchport sleeves and wall stations Middle Atlantic racks Oppo BDP-103AU Blu-ray player
The judges were extremely impressed by the home’s user interface When consulting with the owner of this modern beauty, Liquid Automation heard the word “simple” repeated over and over — so, “the objective was set.” CEDIA’s panel of judges marveled at the craftsmanship and noted that the client’s primary objective was brilliantly achieved: The judges were extremely impressed by the home’s user interface. The control system includes 29 iPads that can be interchanged to work in any zone of the home. The touch panel design allows the user to navigate to any floor in the house. Once a floor is selected, a highly detailed 3D floor plan is displayed with a selection of overlays including CCTV, windows, doors, HVAC, lighting, A/V, and even a people finder.
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The distributed audio system is a marvel unto itself: A Crestron Sonnex system delivers a whopping 26 audio sources to no less than 39 zones. As the Liquid Automation team noted, “The myriad of speakers around the house consists of in-ceiling, in-wall (visible and invisible), in-wall, and in-ceiling subwoofers, large format outdoor JBL speakers, small profile outdoor speakers, Sonance Sonarray outdoor speakers, and Pro Audio Technology speakers for the Dolby ATMOS 10-seat cinema.” Other features like a drop-down TV hidden in a ceiling to wind sensors that can close window louvers automatically make this luxurious project a clear winner in its category.
Pro Audio Technology subwoofers and amplifiers // PROJECT
Ruckus Wi-Fi products
Keep It Simple
Sennheiser RS 175 headphone system
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Sonance speakers
Seymour Screen Excellence TAM 2-TB screen
Liquid Automation
Terra speakers Triad speakers Wavetrain Cinemas absorption and diffusion Xeit CM5-E anamorphic lens
Liquid Automation Unit 20, Building F, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand +64 (0)9 479 5415 liquidautomation.co.nz CEDIA Member Since 2007
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BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL IV: £360,000 (€400,000) & OVER
EQ UIPMENT L IST // PROJECT
Siam Super Smart House // INSTALLER
NV Integration
The client was familiar with home technology, as this was their third smart home. Automation was a key part of the proposal, as was the aim to consider creative ideas that could deliver the “wow” factor. Given the house includes five bedrooms, spread over 3,000 sq meters, NV Integration was expecting a traditional familystyle home. However, the client was insistent that this was a house built for entertaining, as well as being his “forever home”.
Artcoustic impact subwoofer and soundbars AVco cables B&W speakers and subwoofers BPT VR entry panel with call button Brackets Cellar Tracker - wine inventory system Chord HDMI Cable – 10 meter Cisco wireless access point and switches Control4 remotely managed IEC switch Crestron processors, amplifiers, receivers and expanders Crestron touchscreens, remotes, and touch panels D-Box actuators
This project is the definition of a smart home
NV Integration was tasked to provide custom user interfaces for control of the system. This included integration with the wine cellars, allowing the Crestron system to track and show information regarding the wines stored. Plan layouts of each floor provide feedback as to the rooms’ statuses — showing if the lights or air conditioning have been left on, and having the ability to switch everything off (or turn on the “party mode”) at the touch of a button. These custom designs set the user interaction of this project apart from the usual “cookie cutter” approach used so often, and is exactly what the client was looking for.
DrayTek enterprise level router Fortress seats HNC cables Integra AV receiver JVC X900 projector Kaleidescape movie server, disc vault, and players Lutron modules, keypads, processors, roller blinds, and sensors Meridian Audio processors, speakers, subwoofer, and controllers Middle Atlantic racks and accessories Silent Gliss roller blind and curtain track Sonance amplifier and speakers Sonos soundbar and subwoofer Synology 2 x 1TB audio video NAS drive
NV Integration Throughout the property, NV Integration designed a solution that allowed the technology to be hidden when not in use, yet revealed at the touch of the button, and all from a simple user interface.
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Grosvenor Waterside, London, SW1W 8QN, UK +44 (0)20 7205 2325 nvintegration.co.uk CEDIA Member Since 2014
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BEST INTEGRATED HOME LEVEL IV: £360,000 (€400,000) & OVER
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With the client renovating his home and digging
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The client who owns this five-story villa in
Winning Formula
down for a large basement, the proposal presented
The Grand Prix House
Luxembourg asked Henri to install a system that featured cutting-edge technology, provided
to Finite Solutions was for a no-compromise solution // INSTALLER
that delivered performance, functionality, and
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scalability, total integration, and ease of use.
Finite Solutions
aesthetics. The integrator was involved at the earliest
Henri, Integrateur Domotique
Following the client’s request to integrate all
stage and worked with the architect, electrical, and heating contractors to provide full 3D CAD drawings.
shading, multiroom AV, HVAC, security, a building
A Crestron control system was installed at the heart
management system, and multiple cinema rooms.
of this smart home, and integrated with AV systems,
The system is controlled via Crestron interfaces. For such a large property, 13 touchscreens, five
HVAC, blind control, lighting, access control, security,
Finite Solutions
seamless control.
Henri, Integrateur Domotique
remote controls, one waterproof remote, and eight As the client wanted an easy-to-use system, system, even the swimming pool. Henri created
Professional lighting design and control were pivotal in achieving the design and functionality result that
45 Bis rue de Lagny, Vincennes, 94300, France
+44 (0)113 255 4765
the client desired. Finite Solutions installed Lutron
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and a cinema room to provide the client with
Heatherfields, 109 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS19 7BP, UK
finitesolutions.co.uk
systems in the house, Henri focused on lighting and
HomeWorks QS to deliver — at the touch of a button — numerous lighting scenes with beautiful uniform dimming.
henri.fr CEDIA Member Since 1999
wall docking stations were installed. everything needed to be integrated into the control a solution that allows users to trigger current, a waterfall, and jet streams, as well control the complete water regulation system.
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BEST INNOVATIVE SOLUTION
FINALIST | AMERICAS
BEST INNOVATIVE SOLUTION
// PROJECT
How does one blend a golf simulator into a home theater
The Twofer — Golf and Theater
— while maintaining the look of a dedicated cinema?
E Q U I PM E N T LI ST // PROJECT
The Radio
1929 Atwater Kent Model 46 radio 1929 Atwater Kent Model F2 loudspeakers
// INSTALLER
Admit One Home Systems
ADA Suite 16 system Lexicon DD-8 LG 32LA6200 TV Morel MDT-29 dome tweeter loudspeaker Nexus 21 TV lift
Imagine today’s technology put into a package that’s nearly 100 years old. That was the challenge presented by this home office that’s part of a mansion built in 1906. But that’s not all. The client wanted the room to mimic the look of a luxury railroad car from that same era. The integrator had one option: find very early radio gear and speakers, pull the guts out, refurbish the exterior, and insert modern electronics. The result? Distributed Modern tech hidden in audio and even video century-old devices that is camouflaged so well that it is truly like stepping back in time — until the 4K screen lifts from its hiding place and the speakers come to life, providing a 21st-century experience.
Pakedge PK-S24P8AV 24-port Gigabit switch Peerless 4" HDS woofer loudspeaker Raspberry Pi 3 Model B RTI XP-8S control processor TP-Link PoE splitter Uxcell 360 degree rotary encoder Uxcell 1 pole 9 position rotary switch
brilliantly, even managing to eliminate any shadows in the // INSTALLER
Millennium Systems Design
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room while it functioned as a simulator. Rails on the front row of seats allow those chairs to move sideways when the room’s in “golf mode,” and motorized
This yearlong project inspired the following comments from CEDIA’s judges: “An incredible amount of patience and effort,” “incredibly clever,” and “this one really rocked.” As the team from Admit One told us, the project took the better part of the year, and the first order of business was finding equipment from the right era that was in salvageable shape. After locating the speakers and separate radio unit, the rotary dials and original switches on the old amplification and control box presented themselves as perhaps the project’s biggest challenge — the integrator needed to find digital dials that would work with the vintage Atwater Kent equipment.
Millennium Systems Design managed to combine the two
curtains push into the room to absorb the rare errant slice. To give a clubhouse vibe, there’s artwork — a collection of old movie posters — that slides away to reveal TVs on the
Admit One Home Systems
Millennium Systems Design
7513 Washington Avenue South, Edina, MN 55439, USA
4403 Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32811, USA
+1 952 240 6262
+1 407 999 5322
admitonesystems.com
msdhometheater.com
CEDIA Member Since 2003
CEDIA Member Since 2000
side walls of the room. The golf screen is covered by a Vutec film screen for movie viewing, and a Sony 4K projector, an AudioControl Maestro M9, Parasound amplifiers, and KEF in-wall speakers and subwoofers round out the theater. Lastly, curtains on the back wall of the room open in “golf mode” to reveal the client’s outdoor putting green — and bring in natural daylight.
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BEST INNOVATIVE SOLUTION
EQ UIPMENT L IST
Testing every feature for maximum energy saving solutions
ABB enclosures Armoured KNX cable BD cable for sensors Cat6 network cable Crestron DIN AP3 control processor Crestron TSW752 7" touch panel CrestronKNX/IP Interface Draytek 2860 router with VLAN Focus SB True Edge bronze satin switches Gira 1021 00 4 gang current meter Gira E55 combined CO2/temperature/humidity sensors Gira HomeServer 4 Honeywell TRE 44 magnetic contact sensor Kamstup Multical 402 energy meter for boiler KNX Cable 100m LEM current transformers
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Perfect Integration Ltd
The overall objective for Perfect Integration when they took on this project, which spanned six years, was to become the first listed building in the UK to acquire a BREEAM excellent rating: BREEAM is a sustainability assessment method for planning projects, infrastructure, and buildings. The building’s monitoring system was designed to provide the client and BREEAM with the data to make informed decisions on the effectiveness of different energy sources and energy-saving solutions in each apartment. Most of the features and requirements had never been
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applied in a residential property before. As a result, Perfect Integration tested virtually every product in the system and designed different solutions for the requirements of each individual apartment. Due to the different construction methods throughout the property, heating was done in a variety of ways, but all had to be controlled by a simple, integrated user interface with individual schedulers in each room for efficient operation. Incoming gas consumption and energy derived from solar panels was monitored and a formula applied to determine overall consumption. Harvested rain water was used to feed all the toilets and usage was tracked by the monitoring system. BREEAM is using the scheme as a case study, and a Cambridge University Ph.D. student is using the project as part of a thesis.
Mobotix IP entry system Mohlenhoff pump module for HMT Theben 107 9 211 PIR for bathrooms Theben 14092 00 weather station Theben 640mA high current PSU Theben input and output modules Theben KNX Dimmer Slave controllers and interfaces Theben HMT 6 6 zone manifold controller Zennio sensor modules and temperature probes
Perfect Integration Ltd 5 Welbeck Street, London, W1G 9YQ, UK +44 (0)20 3763 4610 perfectintegration.co.uk CEDIA Member Since 2012
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BEST INNOVATIVE SOLUTION
70-years of award winning experience
Congratulations 2017 CEDIA Award Winners For Your Creativity and Craftsmanship We are proud to be associated with your projects and thank you for choosing Stewart Filmscreen. // PROJECT
The client requested one dedicated “Mission Control”
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It was very important to this client that the
Mission Control
touchscreen to offer at-a-glance information about
Hilltop Surrey Home
technology not impact the overall aesthetics of the home. They did not want to display hardware, but
how this modern eco-friendly home was performing, // INSTALLER
as well as access to all the necessary AV controls.
// INSTALLER
instead wanted to incorporate a sleek design across
Clever Association
The solution was a custom-designed control module
Inspired Dwellings Ltd
the system. At the same time, the client wanted a
Clever Association Unit 3, Stoneacre, Grimbald, Crag Close, Knaresborough, HG5 8PJ, UK +44 (0)1423 861166 cleverass.com CEDIA Member Since 2007
written to talk to all the services connected to the
media room that that allowed them both a normal TV
Trend building management system and analyze the
for day-to-day viewing and a larger 85" display for
data produced by the home.
sports and movies.
Not only did Clever Association work to find the best
The Inspired Dwellings team integrated a custom-
touchscreen solution to visualize all the information,
made Future Automation Telescopic TV lift that
they also designed a custom-coded module to analyze the information provided by the different subsystems. This module runs real-time comparisons against previous weeks to give the client an overall picture of how efficiently they are living. The end product includes a user interface with four permanent “panes” on the touchscreen dedicated to AV, security, energy, and heating, along with lighting and holiday options.
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Inspired Dwellings Ltd C4 Heathrow Corporate Park, Heathrow, TW4 6ER, UK +44 (0)207 736 6007 inspireddwellings.com CEDIA Member Since 2009
allowed the client to do exactly what they wanted in the media room — calling the screen up from a sunken enclosure with the push of a button.
www.stewartfilmscreen.com #TheScreenMatters
WINNER | ASIA PACIFIC
BEST AUTO, MARINE, AND AIRCRAFT INSTALLATION
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Extremely welldesigned racks made this retrofit shine
Australian Monitor Buzz Off dual channel hum eliminator BluStream products Bosch DIVAR AN 3000 8-channel DVR Bowers & Wilkins speakers (including marine models) Crestron controls and gear Future Automation AL965 TV lift Ihiji monitoring Intel NUC mini PC JBL Pro VP7212/95DP powered speakers Kramer Electronics 6410N digital audio to balanced stereo audio converter Launchport stations and sleeves Luxul switches Majestic swing arm TV bracket Middle Atlantic racks
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Back to the Boat // INSTALLER
Liquid Automation
The winning project here was a yacht — and, in fact, Liquid Automation had outfitted it 10 years earlier. Designing a system that was more complex than their previous work gave them the chance to see if they’d truly “futureproofed” the project. Good news: Most of the original cabling was utilized, and the rack position remained the same. The ship’s systems include a robust entertainment network, distributed audio and video, security systems, and environmental controls. The latter feature is especially critical when it comes to marine integration, since humidity and seawater don’t get along terribly well with electronics. “To overcome and monitor this, we utilized separate air handlers for the audio/video racks on board, monitoring and logging this data via Crestron temperature and humidity sensors. If a rack temperature rises to 40 degrees C, a visual alert will come up on the touch panels.
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Neutrik gear and seals Oppo BDP-103AU Blu-ray player Panasonic Viera LED TV TH-24C400Z Resi-Linx RL-BT600 compact amplifier Roadmaster cases
Should it rise to 45 degrees C, the Crestron system will shut down equipment in the rack, alert the crew, and automatically email our support team.” In addition to the 10 zones of both audio and video entertainment and two audio-only zones (including plug-ins for the owner’s high-output “party” speakers), the team at Liquid Automation also had to integrate three navigation stations for the ship. One more issue that always presents itself when a yacht is involved: tight spaces. The judges noted that the racks were extremely well-designed, and they were impressed with “the great service loops.”
Ruckus gear (including WAPs) Samsung UHD TVs Sonance speakers SpeakerCraft IR Emitter Vogels mounts Yamaha RX-A3050 9.2 AVENTAGE network AV receiver
Liquid Automation Unit 20, Building F, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand +64 (0)9 479 5415 liquidautomation.co.nz CEDIA Member Since 2007
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BEST AUTO, MARINE, AND AIRCRAFT INSTALLATION
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An easily adaptable system that allows the client to scale and adjust based on their needs
APC SUA1500RMI2U Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Apple iPad iPad Mini and media player Audioquest RCA connectors and cables Axis M1025Network Camera Axis T8124 Injector Autonomic MMS-5A Network Media Player Cisco Switch 48 ports Crestron AV3 3-Series Control System® Crestron AV receiver and switches Crestron IR emitter and ports Crestron MTX-3 handheld remotes Crestron SWAMP-24x8 Sonnex™ Multiroom Audio System Dune HD-TV303D network IP media player Gefen signal converters Ikusi multi switch Legrand Block of outlets, ports, and lighting panel
When Luxury Engineering was brought in to work on a 35-meter yacht moored in Italy, the requests were very clear. The client wanted a technology-filled environment where he could hold meetings with business partners and entertain friends. Luxury Engineering selected a Crestron system that could be controlled from both an iPad and Crestron remotes. The control interface included the ability to operate multiple zones, including six zones of satellite TV, Apple TV, a media server, 10 audio zones with AirPlay function, and a DolbyDigital multichannel sound system with a karaoke function. This function was the most difficult to integrate into the overall system, as the client wanted
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each deck to be able to select its own composition. The integrator opted to transmit the AV streams through separate processors using a Crestron matrix system. For stable operation of the wireless microphones, additional transmitters were installed in technical hatches. The end result was an easily adaptable system that allows the client to scale and adjust based on the current needs — whether it’s watching one of the more than 600 movies that Luxury Engineering programmed into the media server on the main deck or in an individual cabin, hosting business presentations that can be viewed on one of the multiple plasma panels, or holding a karaoke competition.
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Luxury Sunsets in Viareggio
Middle Atlantic racks and accessories Oppo BDP-105D Blu-ray 3D player Panduit FTP Interconnector cable
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Luxury Engineering
Synology RS815 network drive Trassir software for cameras Western Digital hard disk for network storage
Luxury Engineering Kylneva, 3 building 1, Moskva, 121170, Russian Federation +7 (0)495 419 15 18 luxeng.ru CEDIA Member Since 2017
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Archimedia has been working with Gulfcraft for the
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When designing a system for a semi-custom yacht,
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last five years on all of their Majesty Yachts. Their
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the considerations tend to be slightly different
collaboration has made way for Archimedia to create
BEST AUTO, MARINE, AND AIRCRAFT INSTALLATION
across the board. Archimedia has established a
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a formula that purchasers love and that Gulfcraft
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relationship with Gulfcraft to equip their yachts
Archimedia
understands. The production timeline of these semi-
Archimedia
with systems that are easy to use while enhancing
custom yachts is incredibly tight and controlled,
the overall experience. Often the end user is not
which means the integrator had to be extremely
known, and even more often, the end users vary as
responsive to make sure the entire project timeline
the yachts are used as charters, so simplicity in the
was not put in jeopardy.
system design is key.
In addition to ensuring reliability, balancing the
When designing the system for the Majesty 100,
budget to enhance the value of the yacht is a
Archimedia Bu Ameem Building, Dubai, 113836, United Arab Emirates +971 (0)4 337 0181
consistent top priority. The challenge and the opportunity on this project was that Archimedia was designing for a yet-unknown user, as the yachts are normally only sold post-completion. With that in mind, they installed a B&O ecosystem that covers all
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Archimedia decided to utilize B&O as it fits well
Archimedia Bu Ameem Building, Dubai, 113836, United Arab Emirates +971 (0)4 337 0181
into the brand image for Gulfcraft and the overall ecosystem is flexible while not taking up significant physical space aboard the yacht. A particularly unique solution that was included in this project was a motorized TV mount in the panorama room
archimedia-me.com
types of media. Should the eventual buyer decide to
archimedia-me.com
that allows the users to view the TV from inside or
CEDIA Member Since 2012
upgrade or expand in the future, Archimedia set up
CEDIA Member Since 2012
outside of the room.
the appropriate cabling infrastructure to do so.
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Mitsubishi KNX interface
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This stunning development, situated on the bank of the
Mosaic development rack kit and patch panel kit
Stunning Riverside Dwelling
Thames, reflects the curves of the river. Smartcomm was
E Q U I PM E N T LI ST // PROJECT
Soho Apartments
ABB 8 fold LED dimming / switching actuator ABB KNX enclosure
// INSTALLER
Acoustic speaker hoods
Mosaic Audio & Visual
Apple TV and iPad Mini Control4 EA-3 processor with rack mount Control4 SR-260 remote control and EA-1 processor
The proposal that Mosaic Audio & Visual received for this multi-dwelling unit was for a fully integrated Building Management System (BMS), lighting control, and distributed audio. There was to be no “wall acne” in this sophisticated Soho building, and the system needed to provide intuitive control of the property for the occupier. Space was scarce, so careful consideration was required for the racks and KNX panels, with particular attention on minimizing the sizes of the panels. Gira G1 touchscreens, keypads, and the app were installed in each apartment to provide temperature control, BMS, and door entry communication, while A nicely presented Control4 remotes whole house system control the AV system.
that serves its purpose perfectly
The user interface on the Gira app passed the “guest test,” ensuring that any guest accessing the property could use the system without instructions. Motion and brightness sensors were placed in all areas to activate the lighting and audio, which provides occupants with the option to have music follow them as they move through the apartment. Mosiac Audio & Visual put great emphasis on the aesthetics, which shines through, as the technology has been hidden so well that you really have to search for it.
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Control4 8 zone matrix amplifier Denon AVR2300 DHW temperature probes DMW mixer valve controller GIRA 4-fold dimmer GIRA IP router and IP gateway GIRA switching modules GIRA G1 touchscreen and frame GIRA lighting modules with thermostat HQ 1-wire extension
contracted by the developer to produce a feature-rich,
Niles CM7 trimless in-ceiling speakers Pakedge 24 port switch Panasonic TV’s on slimline bracket
// INSTALLER
high-quality solution for 116 apartments, all within a very
Smartcomm
tight deadline and on a strict budget. The integrator’s focus for this project was on
Unify Pro access point
convenience and customization, with scene settings in
Triad soundbar
place for the lighting, heating, blinds, and AV. To make
Zennio quad probe interface
it intuitive, Smartcomm installed Crestron systems, all controlled via touchscreen interfaces and iPads.
Mosaic Audio & Visual Ltd
Smartcomm
68 Thames Road, London, W4 3RE, UK
3 Barnes Wallis Court, High Wycombe, HP12 3PS, UK
+44 (0)208 707 3246
+44 (0)1494 471912
mosaic-av.com
smartcomm.co.uk
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Full integration of the video entry system via a BPT IP door entry system allows visual identification of visitors via the control panels, while the concierge is also connected for easy communication. Fire and security alarms are also integrated into the control interfaces to ensure the residents are quickly alerted in an emergency.
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BEST LIGHTING CONTROL AND INSTALLATION
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The winning project in this category features 245 digitally addressable fixtures and remote drivers — something the electrical contractor on the build wasn’t familiar with. The integrator, after designing the lighting and controls and choosing the fixtures, had to work carefully to ensure that the client’s expectations were exceeded.
Acolyte hardware Cree components Lucifer components Lutron hardware and controllers WAC Lighting fixtures
As is the case with many projects of this scale, “lighting” is more than modern LED fixtures — the design must work seamlessly with the other aspects of the home automation. Thirty-seven motorized shades are part of the system, as are subsystems that control devices such as bathroom fans and spa temperature. The end result needed to deliver not only drama, but also comfort and security — ease of use is also something this project accomplishes in masterful fashion. ZIO Group shared all the automation events in this installation. Some highlights: Lighting schedules are configured to turn all exterior lighting on and off based on a combination of astronomical time clock events and absolute times. Variables are used to allow override for special events and vacation modes, without normal time clock interruptions. All shades on the rear sunset-facing side of the home are closed one hour before sunset and are returned to their prior position after sunset. All bath fans have a timer that ensures the fan stays running for five minutes after the lights in the bathroom are turned off.
This project encompasses hundreds of fixtures and shades, from the bedrooms to the pool
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Digital Drama // INSTALLER
ZIO Group, LLC
ZIO Group, LLC 660 Clay Street, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA +1 407 622 2262 zioconnects.com
Pool lighting is integrated with exterior lighting scenes and time clock schedules.
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Ladies Lake // INSTALLER
The Pyramid Group
The client was looking to create a holiday home that allowed the family to have a base in their beloved St. Andrews, where they enjoy playing golf — and the fabulous location. Their wish was for the property to be energy-efficient and unique. Due to the nature of traveling from the U.S. to enjoy their holiday home, the client was very interested in the idea of human-centric lighting to help the family to quickly recover from jetlag.
DALI circuit for picture light Deltalight Diro trimless LED downlights Deltalight flip set floor mounted bollard light Deltalight Oblix Bollard light Deltalight wall-line wallwasher Duris Duris E3-300 LED strips Enigma Lighting Brick In The Wall Stripp LED dim Erco downlights Erco floor washlight
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The Pyramid Group provided a complex circadian lighting system that mimics natural sunlight throughout the day in order to ensure that human biological rhythms Scottish clifftop property are in tune at featuring dynamic all times. Using human-centric lighting a custom set of Control4 drivers, the team integrated a hybrid set of DMX and DALI luminaires linked to an astronomical clock and Pyramid Group’s own dynamic lighting curve in order to provide fully synced internal lighting. In addition, The Pyramid Group was responsible for designing, supplying, and commissioning of the cutting-edge architectural lighting systems for the entire property and grounds. Incorporating a host of modern lighting solutions, the energy efficient LED system enhances the stunning architecture and interior design. Ladies Lake was a 30-month project. The Pyramid Group delivered its most complex and successful residential project in the UK to date.
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Erco Gecko spot Erco site in-ground luminaire FLOS FLOS profile FLOS spot module LED array iGuzzini BU27 trick 360 iGuzzini laser blades iGuzzini woody spot BU85 outdoor spotlight KKDC fluorescent light KKDC LED strips KKDC Momo-F In-ground / wall / bracket KKDC provisional circuit KKDC provisional picture lights and lamps KKDC TANA 208 LED strip per linear meter 2.5 4.8 KKDC wardrobe/cupboard light LED Linear VarioLED Flex Phobos LED strips Photonstar ceiling star downlight
The Pyramid Group 22 Reynolds Park, Plymouth, PL7 4FE, UK +44 (0)1752 335000 pyramidav.co.uk CEDIA Member Since 2014
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The Ammonite House was designed to be the most
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This client had seen Grahams Hi-Fi’s previous work
Ammonite House
innovative and futuristic building that ever existed
7 Heavens
and came to them with a free hand to come up with ideas to integrate their ski chalet. The chalet is on
when it was constructed in 1993. When Teksclusive // INSTALLER
was brought in 24 years later, its task was to update
// INSTALLER
seven floors, with over 600 controllable circuits,
Teksclusive Ltd
the system, focusing in on lighting which had long
Grahams
so a DALI-based solution was the most efficient
since gone into disrepair. The owner was living in
engineering solution for this project.
the home for the duration of the project and had to
A Control4 system was installed to integrate with
be left with sufficient livable lighting, which was an
all the other home automation and AV systems, and
obstacle the integrator needed to work around.
the selected Lutron Homeworks Systems. The Lutron system integrates perfectly with the overall system,
The original 1990s control scheme that incorporated
Teksclusive Ltd The Graphic Village, Hatch End, HA5 4JR, UK +44 (0)208 421 0757
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HVAC, lighting, and some other mechanical interfacing to the 34 switch panels, sent Teksclusive on a hunt for 34 metal boxes to decommission the circuit boards. Cat 5 replaced existing wiring which enabled the integrator to put a keypad anywhere in the house. The owner was very happy with Teksclusive’s
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BEST SPECIAL PROJECT
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BEST SPECIAL PROJECT
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New Box Solutions was asked to “envision 10 very similar,
Ten Different Hollywood Theatres Theaters
but unique, theater spaces in a newly constructed high-
E Q U I PM E N T LI ST // PROJECT
AppleTV
The Playhouse
Apple iPad Mini4 Autonomic MMS-2A streaming music player
// INSTALLER
Chief hardware
DC Home Systems
CinemaTech seating Coastal Source outdoor lighting gear Crestron controls Digital Projection 115-630 Lens for Insight Projector, 1.76 – 2.77:1 1
The winning project in this category, which includes everything from a dedicated home theater to a basketball court, is the ultimate getaway play space. As DC Home Systems told us, the project demanded many technological Basketball, solutions.
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Those solutions included: Clean, award-winning full, and powerful audio that cinema, too would blanket all interior spaces without interfering with the aesthetic; control systems and user interfaces that were consistent with their other homes and easy for guests to use; a “Best in Class” theater room that was optimized for guest and family fun; and hidden technology.
There was more, of course — including an HVAC system that would control temperature and humidity in order to preserve the client’s rare, expensive art collection, and a fresh air supply for the project’s massive fireplace with two on-site and one remote controllers. AV gear includes KEF and Triad speakers and subwoofers, Lab.Gruppen amps, Leon subs and soundbar, Sony 4K TVs, a Seymour Screen Excellence Cinemascope screen, a Digital Projection 4K Dual-LED projector, and Crestron controls. The “Playhouse” met the homeowner’s wildest dreams — and impressed CEDIA’s judges, too. One member of the panel remarked: “It’s one of the most well-rounded projects I’ve seen.”
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Digital Projection Insight 4K Dual-LED 3-chip DLP projector iPort stations and sleeves Kaleidescape Alto HD movie player Kaleidescape Strato 4K Ultra HD movie player KEF speakers and subs (including in-wall, in-ceiling, and all-weather) Kinetics acoustic treatments and starfield Lab.Gruppen C28-4 amplifiers Lab.Gruppen FP 4000/BP amplifiers Lab.Gruppen NLB 60E NomadLink bridge Leon Aaros A8-400 powered subwoofer Leon HzOTO soundbar Lumagen Radiance PRO 4440 video processor Samsung HD TVs Seymour Screen Excellence TAM-2L screen Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs
rise production facility in Hollywood. For seven of the 10 spaces, the client asked us to create a fairly typical
// INSTALLER
residential viewing experience where users could view
New Box Solutions LLC
and [review] content in a living-room-style environment. For the other three spaces, the client asked us to build
Triad speakers, subwoofers, and amps
larger and more complex Atmos screening rooms
Trinnov Audio sound processor
certified by Dolby Laboratories.”
WattBox gear
The facility allows content to be reviewed and discussed in a variety of settings. The CEDIA judges noted that
DC Home Systems
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this massive project was “beyond the scope of what integrators normally do” — and what’s more, New Box managed to finish the work in an astonishing six months. Beyond excellence in audio and video, this $3-million job was given top scores for user interface by more than one member of CEDIA’s judging panel.
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WINNER | ASIA PACIFIC
BEST SPECIAL PROJECT
EQ UIPMENT L IST
The owner of this theater needs to review the commercials and films his media company produces, so he asked for a dedicated cinema near his office. Building a theater in a business center required careful sound isolation, as well as adapting the air conditioning that was pumped into the room.
Control4 remotes and dimmers Harkness Perlux Digital screen Fuyi sound isolation products Kaiboer Q10 Blu-ray player Marantz AV8802 preamplifier MeyerSound Acheron Screen Channel speaker
The theater area had been previously serviced by one very loud unit, so Zene Private Theater opted for three smaller AC units that lowered the noise floor considerably. Other concerns: no listener’s ears could be closer than a full meter to any room boundary, and although three rows of seating would’ve been ideal for the space, the client A dedicated insisted theater in an office on four.
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building meant sound isolation was critical
The cinema is calibrated to exacting standards, and to achieve the necessary isolation, Zene brought in an acoustical consultant. New walls, a floating floor, and a suspended ceiling all help keep the room from bothering any adjacent offices. As the Zene team put it: “We hired a professional acoustical consultant to build a new room inside the original room. The new walls were built above the floating floor without touching the original concrete walls and the ceiling is suspended. We also installed double doors to increase the sound isolation. We spent a lot time on the project management to check all the structure details and make sure there were no sound leakage.”
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One Quiet Theater // INSTALLER
Zene Private Theater CEDIA’s judges really took note of the extensive and thorough documentation of the project, saying that it was “a really tough room.”
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Zene Private Theater Unit A, Bldg 11, 85 Chao Yang Rd, Beijing Film Studio Complex, Beijing, 100025, China +86 (0)86 479-3788 zene.com.cn CEDIA Member Since 2008
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WINNER | EMEA
BEST SPECIAL PROJECT
FINALIST | EMEA
BEST SPECIAL PROJECT
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This project combines 19 audio zones, 22 climate zones,
MacPaw Office
and 159 light groups, all designed for the comfort of
E Q U I PM E N T LI ST // PROJECT
Equestrian Stables
APC smart UPS Apple Mac Book Pro
// INSTALLER
Bowers & Wilkins loudspeakers and subwoofer
Clever Association
Cisco switches Dell desktop Draytek Vigor modem
When Clever Association was approached about integrating an elite show jumping facility that would rival the finest in Europe, there were several key considerations that would ensure that both staff and visitors would have the best possible on-site experience. Clever Association worked incredibly closely with the architect and building contractor to make sure all routes were considered in the proposed AutoCAD duct layout plans. Once those plans were finalized, duct-grade multi-mode fiber-optic bundles were installed through the ducts to link the buildings across the expansive property. To handle the Wi-Fi needs, the integrator utilized Cisco managed Gigabit Ethernet switches in each of the main buildings, acting as distribution points to locally hardwired equipment, including 10 Ruckus Wi-Fi access points. A total of nine audio zones were connected with a mix of HEOS By Denon for the working spaces and Bowers & Wilkins weatherproof monitors for the stables and the arena. Televisions were installed in four key areas with A system that is user a centralized Sky+HD friendly for all staff satellite receiver.
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Customers who visit this space expect a high-quality experience from reception to meeting spaces, so Clever Association outfitted the offices with a Lutron HomeWorks QS lighting control system, which makes the entire working environment more luxurious no matter the time of day or night.
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Epson WorkForce printer Future Automation TV wall bracket and rail enclosure GJD D-Tect waterproof motion detector HEOS By Denon digital network streamer and amplifier Keene infrared receivers and emitter Lindy digital audio converter and balun set Lutron dimmer modules, processor, and keypad base Middle Atlantic racks and 1U panels Panasonic telephone handsets Polycom Soundstation conference phone Rotel power amplifier RTI remote control handset with charging base
those working in this large modern office environment.
Ruckus access points
// INSTALLER
The solution that Home Systems designed includes a
Samsung 40� Smart LED TV
Home Systems
staggering 249 KNX devices. Home Systems came in with a vision to fully automate
Synology rack mount NAS enclosure
this office with the best-in-class solutions. They
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automated lighting with sensors in each room, with
ZeeVee DVB one-way HDMI modulator
manual mode with buttons also available. In addition, all light in long corridors switch on and off in snake animation mode. Decorative lights switch on at dawn
Clever Association
Home Systems
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and switch off when the office runs in unoccupied mode. Other highlights include access control, climate control, security alarms, and an audio system which can be used by up to 30 people in different established zones in the office.
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BEST SHOWROOM
PR O DUCTS R EPR ES ENT ED INCLUDE
look at smart tech installed in nearly every part of a connected dwelling: from kitchen to two-channel station to family media room to dedicated theater, the look and feel of the showroom makes it easy to imagine a custom install in one’s own space. The showroom’s racks are at once functional and aesthetically pleasing. Even spaces like the normally pedestrian laundry room are elevated with modern marvels. Long story short: This is 15,000 square feet of aspirational, yet attainable, luxury.
Bose Crestron D-Box EPSON Harman Integra James Loudspeaker JVC Kaleidescape Klipsch LG
This space mimics the user experience in every room of the home // PROJECT
Southlake Showroom // INSTALLER
When it came to our top finisher in this category, CEDIA’s judges were effusive in their praise for this showroom that illustrates how integrated technology can work in any room of the modern home.
Starpower
The passion, thoughtfulness, and inspiration that went into this glittering retail location was evidenced by Starpower’s enthusiasm when they discovered they’d won top honors. On the night her team received their trophy, Starpower’s Brandi Thompson was thrilled: “It’s amazing — we’re ecstatic,” she said.
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They said: “This showroom is all about user experience … It displays a leadership position in the industry … It’s more than integration; it’s a real retail, one-stop shop … It’s less tech-geek, more showmanship … If you’re a salesperson, this is where you’d want to bring a client.”
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This Texas showroom is a sprawling experience designed to give the end user a
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FINALIST | AMERICAS
BEST SHOWROOM
FINALIST | AMERICAS
BEST SHOWROOM
// PROJECT
This 992-square-foot space feels larger than it is —
// PROJECT
What does one do when building a showroom in
Small but Powerful
likely as a result of the high ceilings and the brilliant
Showroom Park
Mexico’s Design District, packed with stores selling everything from high-end furniture to flooring?
lighting scenes. That lighting placement informs // INSTALLER
the location of the distributed audio throughout
// INSTALLER
Cyber Group
the space, and that sound and light experience is
Smartlab
designed to immerse a client in every corner of the
an app-controlled coffee brewer that whips up a
properly was a high priority. We worked with a
cappuccino with perfect froth at the tap of a remote
lighting designer to create different ‘moods’ in the
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motorized drapery so that the workmanship of the room can be easily displayed. That curtain also hides a gallery of keypads. Cyber Group provides examples of shading in addition to audio, video, and lighting. Gear on display includes products from Savant, Lutron, Sonance, and many more.
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Described by the Cyber Group team as “design-
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systems for feedback, user interface, and alerts. A
intensity and color temperature control.”
elements. The racks, for example, are stashed behind
August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge
device. The fridge and oven talk to the Control4
room. In-ceiling LED fixtures by iGuzzini allow for
Cyber Group
chose to do. The showroom’s built like an end user’s residence, with smart features that even include
space. As Cyber Group noted, “Lighting the space
centric,” careful attention was paid to “backstage”
Mimic a house — at least, that’s what Smartlab
August Smart Lock Pro
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safes are all on display in this “residence.”
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To be sure, AV integrations are hardly ignored here: Smartlab’s built “A state-of-the-art 9.4 channel system by JBL Synthesis, a Sony 4K VPLVW1100ES Projector with an anamorphic lens, and a CinemaScope screen that give the best experience any customer could imagine.” The kitchen’s even outfitted with a video wall that displays everything from cooking classes to photos.
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WINNER | ASIA PACIFIC
BEST SHOWROOM
// PROJECT
Zene Beijing Show Centre // INSTALLER
Zene Private Theater
CEDIA’s judging panel instantly loved the racks in this showroom, as well as the documentation that Zene Private Theater included in its entry. The entire show center has four floors and the total area is 12,000 square feet with three dedicated home theater showrooms, one karaoke demo room, one living room demo room, and one VR demo room. The showroom walks customers through several price points when it comes to home theater, from true reference-quality audio and images to demonstrating how a home theater can match the aesthetic of the rest of a home, as well as an “entry-level” system. Zene breaks it down further: “The most
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expensive demo room is the ‘Demo Room A.’ This room features a Meyer Sound 13.4.4 Dolby Atmos speaker system and DCI server and projector. Customers can experience the same movies that are showing in local commercial theaters. Room B is a theme theater room; the price level is about half of Room A. Room C is more entry-level. It has three installed systems. The customers can choose to experience speaker packages with different brands and price levels.” About 80 employees work in Zene’s show center, and a key to the showroom’s success is location, location, location — there are now a great many high-end homes in Beijing.
This showroom features beautiful racks and home theater solutions for nearly any budget
Zene Private Theater Unit A, Bldg 11, 85 Chao Yang Rd, Beijing Film Studio Complex, Beijing, 100025, China +86 (0)86 479-3788 zene.com.cn CEDIA Member Since 2008
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WINNER | EMEA
BEST SHOWROOM
EQ UIPMENT L IST
Agath 18" mirror television
When Henri decided to design its showroom, the aim was to have a space that would welcome people “home.” The integrator wanted to be able to invite customers into a warm and comfortable place and provide them with the opportunity to meet the people who would be working in their homes.
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A functional apartment that provides customers with a true smart home experience // PROJECT
La Maison // INSTALLER
Henri, Integrateur Domotique
With the understanding that technology is just one part of a wider project, emphasis was also placed on the architecture and design of the showroom. At the same time, it was important to showcase the solutions and functionalities that Henri offers, so these elements had to come together into one. The fully functional apartment consists of a living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and office space, and features lighting and blind control, security, HVAC, and an AV system that includes in-ceiling, invisible, flush-mounted, bookshelf, and waterproof speakers, and multiple televisions, a projector, and a mirror TV in the bathroom. Various controls systems are placed around the apartment. The end goal was for customers to discover and fully experience living in an integrated home. Knowing that this can’t be accomplished in just an hour, the integrator hands customers the keys and invites them to stay in the apartment to truly enjoy this way of life.
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Honeywell control panel and keypad Kramer HDMI/Audio minijack panel Linksys phone adapter Lutron blinds, shades and drapery Lutron processor, modules and keypads Luxul wireless access points, controllers, and switches Meljac 4-button keypad Middle Atlantic rack and accessories Rotel surround sound receiver Screen Research acoustic transparent in-ceiling screen Siedle video door station, BUS indoor phone, and access control systems Sonance speakers, amplifier and subwoofer Sony projector and televisions Vismes amplifiers, compact speakers, and compact subwoofer
Henri, Integrateur Domotique 45 Bis rue de Lagny, Vincennes, 94300, France +44 (0)1423 861166 henri.fr CEDIA Member Since 1999
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BEST SHOWROOM
FINALIST | EMEA
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Sound Sense designed this showroom to provide
Feel the Pleasure of Control
is to provide a wide range of demos that compare
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premium, standard, and low-cost solutions, something // INSTALLER
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important in Ukraine. Home Systems ensures everyone who visits or walks
// INSTALLER
beginning the project, the integrator spent months
Sound Sense
conducting research to understand the client demographic and spending capacity, as they
past the showroom will be attracted by the technology
Home Systems 1 Obolonska Naberejna str., of. 166, 167 Kiev, 04211, Ukraine
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on display. From multiroom audio to DALI lighting
wanted the showroom to reflect this.
control, shading solutions, climate control, security
The showroom, which spans approximately 900
systems, and a KNX control system, visitors get a great
square feet, includes a 7.2 dedicated home cinema
understanding of the technology available to them,
that adheres to Dolby specifications, a media room,
and how it would work in their homes.
equipment room, pantry, and office space.
Home Systems runs educational sessions for design and construction specialists in the showroom, with the aim of developing the Ukrainian market.
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The showroom showcases ELAN control, a DSC security system, and a biometric locking system from Yale. Sound Sense has also provided space to feature add-on solutions that it offers, including acoustic
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panels, treated engineered wooden flooring, and leather recliners.
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WINNER | AMERICAS
BEST DRESSED RACK
EQ UIPMENT L IST
Chief hardware Crestron control systems Denon Atmos AVR and receivers Launchport gear LiftMaster Controls Mackie House Mixer Marantz amplifier Mean Well gear Middle Atlantic racks Mitsubishi controls Mobotix Security Vision Systems Oppo Blu-ray players Roku 4K Pentair Pool/Spa automation Sonos Sonnex gear Vision X lighting systems
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Surf's Up // INSTALLER
Land & Sea Entertainment
The night of September 6, 2017, was a big one for the team at Land & Sea Entertainment. They crew took the stage at the CEDIA Awards event on the deck of the USS Midway not once, but for a total of three trophies: Best Integrated Home, Level IV; Best Documentation; and Best Dressed Rack. What’s perhaps the sweetest part of Land & Sea’s trifecta? They won the awards on their home turf — the firm’s based in San Diego. The trophies that the team won on that warm night in September reflected twoand-half years of painstaking work on a seaside retreat on the California coast. The racks within the home aren’t just beautiful, they’re tough: This is a home, after all, that’s
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A completely unique and elegant rack system — just beautifully done
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constantly subjected to sea breezes full of moisture and salt. Another judge marveled at the physical work that went into running all that cable: “It’s a completely unique and elegant rack system — just beautifully done.” All of this effort helped fuel another win for the Land & Sea team: a CEDIA Global Award.
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For more on this project, see pages 83, 134, and 142.
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WINNER | ASIA PACIFIC
BEST DRESSED RACK
CEDIA’S panel of judges had a single word to describe the complex-yetelegant racks that sit at the beating heart of Zene’s Beijing showroom. “Artful.” Those racks control gear that covers over 12,000 square feet of showroom space on four floors. They feed a “living room” complete with media center, a VR demo room, a karaoke demo room, and three dedicated cinemas.
Complex-yetelegant racks that sit at the beating heart of this showroom.
The cinemas represent price points, from entry-level to the kind of high-end, aspirational reference theaters with 3D audio. The “entry-level” theater room has no less than three installed systems for a potential client to experience, and the speaker packages offered by Zene break those price points down even further. Completed in a mere five months at a cost of $1 million U.S. dollars, the showroom also demonstrates to their customers Zene’s attention to detail behind the scenes — and the racks that power this unique sales concept helped the firm win a separate trophy for Best Showroom.
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Zene Beijing Show Center // INSTALLER
Zene Private Theater
Complex-yet-elegant racks that sit at the beating heart of this showroom.
Zene Private Theater Unit A, Bldg 11, 85 Chao Yang Rd, Beijing Film Studio Complex, Beijing, 100025, China +86 (0)86 479-3788 zene.com.cn
Find more on the project on page 122.
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// INSTALLER
The Grand Prix House
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"Well-labeled, color-coded... a lovely piece of work."
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Henri won the Best Dressed Rack category as they designed and installed a rack that is well-labeled, colorcoded, and basically a lovely piece of work that ticks all the boxes. Housed in the lobby of the cinema room, the glassfronted cabinet creates a true showcase of the integration taking place in this huge property. The rack is just as impressive from the front and the back. Turn to page 90 to find out more about the project that was a finalist in Best Integrated Home £360,000 and over.
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Crown DCI-8300N Integra DTR-70.6 Kaleidescape Alto Lumagen Radiance PRP-4440 Oppo BDP-103EU-MRZ Blu-ray player Trinnov Altitude 32-1632
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MBR | LR+C | Artison Masterpiece Mk II [2] Kent's Body
Auto
Chief Large Display Swing Arm Mount 37" Extension | PDRUB Strong Razor Dual-Arm Motion Mounts | SM-RAZOR-ART2-L/XL
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L1-UltraSpa | Samsung UN32J6300 | KAB Custom Mount
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Main Level Speaker Placement
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Protections: Short circuit / Overload / Over voltage / Over temperature
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BEST DOCUMENTATION
DCInfratech Housewide Power Housewide LED DC Power Heaters
BEST DOCUMENTATION
300W/12V Single Output Power Supply
WINNER | AMERICAS
20 15
10 5 0
Frequency (in Hz)
// PROJECT
Surf's Up // INSTALLER
Land & Sea Entertainment
// PROJECT
It’s only fitting that this particular project won a CEDIA trophy for Best Documentation – after all, its other wins include Best Integrated Home, Level IV; Best Dressed Rack; and the Global CEDIA Award for Integrated Home. Simply put, this project is the “Best of the Best” in nearly every category. This project’s systems are incredibly complex, and the pages and pages Land & Sea created for the home are painstaking and precise. The lighting from the front of the home illuminates the beach for surfing after dark, and the home’s interior is packed
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with complex lighting, audio, video, and other systems that required careful power management, precise cable management, and a set of documents that were more extensive and useful than our panel of judges had ever seen. One judge noted that the documentation could be included in a potential realtor’s pitch for the home right alongside the high-end fixtures: “Anyone could walk in and work on the system.” For more on this project, see page 83, 129 and 142.
The pages and pages Land & Sea created for the home are painstaking and precise
Land & Sea Entertainment 4498 Paola Way, San Diego, CA 92117, USA +1 858 467 1940 sterryo.com CEDIA Member Since 2002
Total Immersion // INSTALLER
Liquid Automation
To design a room in a newly constructed home that delivered spectacular video, endless comfort, and total 3D audio immersion, Liquid Automation built a “space for escape” in conjunction with the wizards at Wavetrain Cinemas. A great deal of room isolation went into the project, and great care was given to the design of the room’s HVAC system. Other considerations were power conditioning and user control. Liquid Automation noted: “The cinema not only has a variety of local sources, but it is also fed off the main Crestron DigitalMedia frame,
allowing it to see all the house sources as well. If a source is currently being watched by another user, there is a notification beside the selectable source button — it is handy to know what is currently in use.” Automated masking, carefully removing even the slightest distracting rattle triggered by a sub, and isolating other appliances from the AV system made for a complex and beautiful project. Those details are thoroughly and precisely detailed in the project’s extensive documentation, something the CEDIA judging panel referred to as “an example for other integrators.”
The judges called this winner “an example for other integrators”
Liquid Automation Unit 20, Building F, Rosedale, Auckland 0632, New Zealand +64 (0)9 479 5415 liquidautomation.co.uk CEDIA Member Since 2007
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WINNER | EMEA
BEST DOCUMENTATION
HIGHLY COMMENDED | EMEA
BEST DOCUMENTATION
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The Downs Wiring Schedules
KEY
Analogue Out
HDMI
Digital Coaxial Out
Component Video
SKY+HD DRX-890
75ohm Coaxial (Digital)
TOSLINK Digital Optical
Digital Optical Out
Speaker Level Audio
Amazon Fire TV 1st Gen
HDMI Out
75ohm Coaxial (Subwoofer)
FROM
LOCATION (Exact locations to be marked on dwgs)TERMINATION TYPE
TO
LOCATION
TERMINATION TYPE
DESCRIPTION & NOTES
QUANTITY
CABLES
REFERENCE
Dashed line indicates signal path over CAT
NOTE: Location of ELVHE (Extra Low Voltage Head End) is comms cupboard on ground floor; see drawings for exact location and cable routes
WIRELESS ACCESS #1 #2 #3
Ground Floor Living Area Ceiling 1st Floor Master Bedroom Lobby Ceiling 1st Floor Stairwell Ceiling
n/a - leave 3m tail n/a - leave 3m tail n/a - leave 3m tail
ELVHE ELVHE ELVHE
Comms Cupboard Comms Cupboard Comms Cupboard
INCOMING SERVICES Satellite Dish
Exterior of house - tbc
n/a - leave tail in roof space (length and location tbc) ELVHE
Comms Cupboard
TV Aerial
Exterior of house - tbc
n/a - leave tail in roof space (length and location tbc) ELVHE
Comms Cupboard
FM/DAB Aerial
Exterior of house - tbc
n/a - leave tail in roof space (length and location tbc) ELVHE
Comms Cupboard
Telephone/Broadband line
Ground Floor Comms Cupboard - existing
n/a
Comms Cupboard
GROUND FLOOR Living Area (Woodburner End)
Right of woodburner (Exact location to be determined as part of stud wall design.)
Living Area (Woodburner End)
Right of woodburner (Exact location to be determined as part of stud wall design.)
Living Area (Woodburner End)
Left of woodburner (Exact location to be determined as part of stud wall design.)
Living Area (Woodburner End)
Left of woodburner (Exact location to be determined as part of stud wall design.)
Living Area (Woodburner End)
Right of woodburner (Exact location to be determined as part of stud wall design.)
ELVHE
n/a - leave 5m tail n/a - leave 5m tail n/a - leave 5m tail
NOTE: Backboxes to have a depth of 45mm unless agreed otherwise with BrownHen n/a - leave 5m tail ELVHE Comms Cupboard (Stud wall design will include location of back boxes, speaker boxes etc) n/a - leave 5m tail ELVHE Comms Cupboard (Stud wall design will include location of back boxes, speaker boxes etc) n/a - leave 5m tail ELVHE Comms Cupboard (Stud wall design will include location of back boxes, speaker boxes etc) n/a - leave 5m tail ELVHE Comms Cupboard (Stud wall design will include location of back boxes, speaker boxes etc) n/a - leave 5m tail ELVHE Comms Cupboard (Stud wall design will include location of back boxes, speaker boxes etc)
n/a - leave 5m tail n/a - leave 5m tail
Wireless Access Point installed on ceiling Wireless Access Point installed on ceiling Wireless Access Point installed on ceiling
1 HNC Pro+ 1 HNC Pro+ 1 HNC Pro+
1 2 3
Incoming service cable (for Quad LNB)
4 WF100
4
Incoming service cable (for TV aerial)
1 WF100
5
n/a - leave 5m tail
Incoming service cable (for FM/DAB)
1 WF100
6
n/a - leave 5m tail
Existing master socket is located in correct location
n/a - leave 5m tail
TV location (wall mounted)
n/a - leave 5m tail
TV location (wall mounted)
n/a - leave 5m tail
General data/tel
n/a - leave 5m tail
Left 'invisible' speaker
n/a - leave 5m tail
Right 'invisible' speaker
These 2 digital connections are physically connected for potential future use. They are logically not currently being used; audio is instead taken from the associated HDMI connection. These connections would allow the AVR to still receive Bitstream audio even when the HDMI connections are not transmitting Bitstream. (This may be necessary in future if the audio breakout function on the Video Matrix is used, as this Matrix does not support downmixing.)
n/a
2 WF100
7
4 HNC Pro+
8 9
1 SCP 16/2
10
1 SCP 16/2
11
Living Area
HDMI1
Samsung UHD TV UE55KS7000 (HDMI2.0 / HDCP2.2)
CYP PU-304-TX Digital Extender
Video Matrix supports HDMI2.0 and HDCP2.2 ready for future 4K/UHD sources (albeit with known limitations e.g. older equipment, 10.2Gbps bandwidth)
HDMI In (1)
L
HDMI In (2)
R
Analogue Out (B)
CYP PUV-44XPL-4K22-KIT (HDMI 2.0 / HDCP 2.2)
Kitchen
Analogue Out (D)
HDBaseT Out (D) HDMI Out (E) HDMI Out (F)
AppleTV 4th Gen
CYP PUV-1210PL HDBaseT RX
Samsung HD TV LE32B450
HDMI1
Internal TV Speaker used for TV Audio to maintain audio lock to picture
CYP PUV-1210PL HDBaseT RX
HDMI1
Samsung UHD TV UE40KU6000 (HDMI2.0 / HDCP2.2)
HDMI Out
Analogue Out (2)
CYP PUV-1210PL HDBaseT RX
Digital Coaxial Out (1)
Digital Coaxial Out (2)
Symmetrical with ceiling spots
n/a - leave 3m tail
Kitchen
In central island (exact location tbd)
Kitchen Kitchen
Ceiling either side of central island North facing wall just inside from Patio
Backbox A - Single 45mm deep Leave 1m tail extending from backbox n/a - leave 3m tail Backbox B - Double 45mm deep Leave 1m tail extending from backbox Backbox B - Double 45mm deep Leave 1m tail extending from backbox Bespoke backbox provided by BrownHen - Leave 1m tail extending from backbox
ELVHE
Comms Cupboard
n/a - leave 5m tail
Ceiling speaker pair
HDMI1
HDMI2
Sony HD TV KDL-40Z4500
Kitchen
North facing wall just inside from Patio
Kitchen
Wall opposite W04 Bottom of backbox 1.5m above FFL
Living Room (Original Building)
Just to right of radiator (wall with door)
Living Room (Original Building)
Just to right of radiator (wall with door)
Living Room (Original Building)
Just to right of radiator (wall with door)
Living Room (Original Building)
Just to right of radiator (wall with door)
Living Room (Original Building)
Living Room (Original Building)
Left of radiator 300mm from door frame (wall with door) Right of radiator 300mm from corner (wall with door) Wall opposite fireplace 300mm from corner nearest window Wall opposite fireplace 300mm from corner nearest window Right of fireplace 300mm from corner
Living Room (Original Building)
Right of fireplace 300mm from corner
Living Room (Original Building) Living Room (Original Building) Living Room (Original Building)
Backbox C - Double 45mm deep Leave 1m tail extending from backbox Backbox D - Double 45mm deep Leave 1m tail extending from backbox Backbox D - Double 45mm deep Leave 3m tail extending from backbox Backbox D - Double 45mm deep Leave 3m tail extending from backbox Backbox E - Single 45mm deep Leave 3m tail extending from backbox Backbox F - Single 45mm deep Leave 3m tail extending from backbox Backbox G - Single 45mm deep Leave 3m tail extending from backbox Backbox G - Single 45mm deep Leave 1m tail extending from backbox Backbox H - Single 45mm deep Leave 3m tail extending from backbox Backbox H - Single 45mm deep Leave 1m tail extending from backbox
Comms Cupboard
n/a - leave 5m tail
General data/tel
Comms Cupboard Comms Cupboard
n/a - leave 5m tail n/a - leave 5m tail
Ceiling speaker pair Basic TV location (wall mounted)
2 SCP 16/2
12
ELVHE
Comms Cupboard
n/a - leave 5m tail
Basic TV location (wall mounted)
ELVHE
Comms Cupboard
n/a - leave 5m tail
Touchscreen location broadly central within open plan area
ELVHE
Comms Cupboard
n/a - leave 5m tail
TV location (AV Receiver located in rack)
ELVHE
Comms Cupboard
n/a - leave 5m tail
TV location (AV Receiver located in rack)
ELVHE
Comms Cupboard
n/a - leave 5m tail
Centre speakers (for 5.1)
2 HNC Pro+
13
2 SCP 16/2
14
1 WF100
15
L
Analogue In (3)
3 HNC Pro+
Analogue In (5)
Control4 C4-DIN-8ESW-E 8 Port Unmanaged Switch (LHE)
Draytek P1090 8 Port PoE Unmanaged Switch (ELVHE)
1U
XBox
Cisco (Linksys) SR2024 24 Port Unmanaged Switch (ELVHE)
User Switch #1
C
R
Analogue Out (1)
16
1 HNC Pro+
17
4 HNC Pro+
18
2 WF100
19
1 SCP 16/2
20
1 Planet Waves Coax
21
1 SCP 16/2
22
SURR
ELVHE
Comms Cupboard
n/a - leave 5m tail
Subwoofer
ELVHE
Comms Cupboard
n/a - leave 5m tail
Left speaker (for 5.1)
ELVHE
Comms Cupboard
n/a - leave 5m tail
Right speaker (for 5.1)
ELVHE
Comms Cupboard
n/a - leave 5m tail
Left surround speaker (for 5.1)
ELVHE
Comms Cupboard
n/a - leave 5m tail
General data/tel
ELVHE
Comms Cupboard
n/a - leave 5m tail
Right surround speaker (for 5.1)
ELVHE
Comms Cupboard
n/a - leave 5m tail
General data/tel
1 SCP 16/2
23
1 SCP 16/2
24
(Downstairs Study)
(Family Room)
1U
Wii
1 HNC Pro+
25
1 SCP 16/2
26
1 HNC Pro+
27
SUB
Sony TV (Family Room)
Analogue Out (3) Analogue Out (4)
Patio L
R
Analogue Out (7) Analogue Out (8)
Line In (1) Line In (2) Line In (3)
Other non-rack IT Devices
2.0 Speaker Arrangement Sonance Mariner 61 Speakers (Zone 1)
Control4 4-Zone Power Amp
Line In (4)
Dining Area
Speakers (Zone 2) Speakers (Zone 3)
L
R
Speakers (Zone 4)
Digital Coaxial In (1) Digital Optical In (4) Digital Coaxial Out (1)
Speakers
Sonance DSP2-150 Amp
Master Ensuite L
Digital Optical Out (4)
Other non-rack AV Equipment
Separate Guest SSID configured on Ruckus WAPs providing access to the internet only.
2.0 Speaker Arrangement KEF Ci200QR CYP PU-304-RX Digital Extender
R
HDMI In (1)
Digital Coaxial In (1)
L
Denon AVR-2113 AVR HDMI Out 5.0 Speakers
Dual Stereo Speaker Arrangement KEF Ci160CRds
Control4 Dimmer Module #1 (LHE)
Ruckus R310 Unleashed WAP (Living Area)
Ruckus R310 Unleashed WAP (1st Floor Landing)
AV ground floor
EQ Settings for Amina Mobius 7 speakers located in Living Area
THRESHOLD DRAIN
Control4 Dimmer Module #2 (LHE)
1U
Sky+HD
1U
Amazon FireTV 1st Gen
1U
AppleTV 4
1U
Synology RS816 NAS
5U
Denon AVR-2113
1U
Control4 EA5
1U
CYP Video Matrix
2U
Control4 Audio Matrix
1U
Sonance DSP2-150 Amp
Ruckus R310 Unleashed WAP (Master Bed)
Patio and retaining wall design changed during construction
Neo
surface water
Heatmiser NeoHub (Utility)
Control4 Relay Module (LHE)
EXISTING LOWERED THRESHOLD DRAIN
NEW
NEW
Control4 7" Touchscreen (Living Area)
surface water
foul water
Samsung TV (Living Area)
FALL 75mm 1:60+-
The judges were particularly impressed with this detail, commenting how easily the project could be taken over by another contractor if needed. The attention to detail shown on a relatively small project — compared to where this quality of documentation is normally seen — is what drove the judges to award BrownHen Solutions over some of the other impressive documentation packs.
FALL 1:60+THRESHOLD DRAIN
Mount Tech Ref
Mount Tech Ref
Mount Ref
Elevation B
Wall Right SP G 47
THRESHOLD DRAIN
Wall 3 Cat, 1 WF 100 B 15, 16
Unit 2 Cat A 13
NEW
Control4 Bus Ethernet Gateway (LHE)
foul water
Wall Left SP H 47
Customer supplied TV
Ceiling Window power, control W05-1, W05-2
Blind Control Mount: Ceiling, Wall, Recessed Tech: Power, Control Ref: Refer to cable schedule
Wall 2 Cat _9 Ceiling Window power RL01-S, RL01-M
Data Port Mount: Ceiling, Wall, Flush, Hidden Tech: 1-4 number of ports Ref: Refer to cable schedule
Ceiling Left SP-A 14
WiFi Access Point Mounting type: Ceiling, Wall, Flush, Hidden
Ceiling Nest Protect
Ceiling Nest Protect
Customer supplied TV Ceiling Window shade powRL04-S Wall Right SP C 11 Wall 4 Cat _8 Wall 2 WF100 _7
NEW
EXISTING
foul water
foul water
Leave tails for flexible location of socket
Utility room layout and door location changed during construction
Ceiling Left SP E 12
Dining Area
Wall 6 Cat _ 29
Doorbird D202 Door Station
Other non-rack IT Devices
Wall 1 SCP 16 2 E 22
Coats cup'd
Customer supplied TV and Local source
Wall 4 Cat C 18
Wall 2 WF100, 1 SCP16 2, 1 PW coax D 19, 20, 21
Wall 1 SCP 16 2 F 23
Hall Wall 1 Cat _ 54
Ceiling Window power RL10-S, RL10-M
Comms cup'd
Living Room
ELVHE
Wall 1 Cat T 49
Leave tails for flexible location of socket
Elevation D
Wall 1 SCP 16 2 , 1 Cat G 24, 25
// PROJECT
Henri provides a great example of the type of
The Grand Prix House
documentation that should be processed for large scale projects. With detailed drawings showing all aspects of
// INSTALLER
the integration project in multiple color-coded layers, the
Henri, Integrateur Domotique
body of work documents all equipment and connections throughout this five-storey property and will make maintenance and servicing of the system in future much
Wall 4 Cat I 28
Ceiling 1 Cat _ 30
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Study
Ceiling Right SP F 12
Ceiling Nest Protect
Coats cup'd
Garage
V0.7 (22nd August 2016) Lighting and AV ground floor
Location TBC on completion of utilty room layout
Ceiling Nest Protect
Schedule Reference: Refer to cable schedule
Wall Left SP D 10
Ceiling WiFi W1
Other non-rack AV Equipment
Read more details on this project on page 56, as BrownHen Solutions won Best Integrated Home £120,000 and under.
Wall 1 Cat U 48
Wall 1 Cat S 48
Speaker Mounting type: Ceiling, Wall, Flush, Hidden Technology: LCR = LCR Bar Speaker, Sur.L = Surround Left Channel, Sur.R Surround Right Channel, DS Dual Stereo Schedule Reference: Refer to cable schedule
Ceiling Window shade power RL03-S
Living Area
Kitchen
We initially planned to use a dedicated managed PoE switch for the outside security cameras and the Video Door Station however the security cameras were deferred for a subsequent phase. We explained the security risks associated with wired connections located externally and the customer was happy to accept the risks associated with connecting the Video Door Station to the same unmanaged PoE switch as the WAPs etc. The customer also agreed it was unnecessary to have this switch (or any future switch with external data connections) on its own circuit breaker (in case of the network cable connecting to high voltage by a potential saboteur).
Samsung TV (Master Bedroom) Global Cache IP2CC-P iTach (LHE)
Elevation C
Mount Tech Ref
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Height of cable hole for wall mounted speakers to be confirmed with client once location of lights has been confirmed.
Elevation A
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Ceiling Smoke and CO detector Nest Mount: Ceiling, Protect Tech: Power, Battery
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Subwoofer Out
Cable Schedule
BrownHen Solutions showed how documentation can be useful to both themselves and to every other contractor on the project. The documents also highlighted that detailed wiring schedules shouldn’t only be completed on large projects.
Family Bathroom
HDMI In (2) Digital Optical In (1)
Analogue In (1)
Dual Stereo Speaker Arrangement KEF Ci160CRds Analogue Audio Balun
SteamLink
Analogue Out (2)
Analogue Out (6)
SURR
Analogue Out (5)
User Switch #2
Analogue In (7)
Control4 Audio Matrix v3
5.1 Speaker Arrangement Tannoy TFX 5.1
Analogue In (6) Analogue In (8)
Family Room
HDMI3 Component
Analogue Audio Balun
Analogue In (4)
ELVHE ELVHE ELVHE
Analogue In (2)
Dining Area
Control4 EA5 Controller
Analogue Out (1)
Analogue In (1)
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Master Bedroom
CYP AU-D3-192 DAC
2.0 Speaker Arrangement KEF Ci160QR
Analogue In (2)
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Analogue In (1)
HDMI Out
Future AV Source
Digital Coaxial In (2)
BrownHen Solutions
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2.0 Speaker Arrangement Amina Mobius 7
HDBaseT Out (B)
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Draytek 2860 Router (ELVHE)
HDBaseT Out (A) HDBaseT Out (C)
Analogue Out (C)
Chromecast Audio
Ethernet data connection Ethernet data connection (connected direct to router) Ethernet data connection (PoE) Ethernet data connection (to rack equipment)
HDMI In (3) HDMI In (4) Analogue Out (A)
Digital Coaxial In (1)
2 HNC Pro+
CYP PUV-1210PL HDBaseT RX
Colour Key
HDMI Out
Digital Optical Out
Line Level Audio (Analogue)
AV Cable Schedule for:
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Wall 1 SCP 16 2 , 1 Cat H 26, 27
This integration could be easily picked up by another contractor if needed
BrownHen Solutions Ltd
Henri, Integrateur Domotique
55 Gloucester Road, Bath, BA1 7BW, UK
45 Bis rue de Lagny, Vincennes, 94300, France
+44 (0)1225 519731
+33 (0)1 43 28 56 14
brownhensolutions.com
henri.fr
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CEDIA Member Since 1999
easier to carry out and record. The project can be found on page 90.
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WINNER | GLOBAL
BEST MEDIA ROOM
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Synergy Technologies Synergy Technologies ticked all the boxes with this project, and created a
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fun, yet practical and multi-functional media room. The overall aesthetic of the room, audio and video calibration, and personal touches — like the height-
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variable coffee table that can double as a dining table during movie watching — made this project stand out from other regional winners. The judges were particularly impressed with the attention to detail on specifics such as the acoustic treatment and the precise calibration of the speakers behind it. Not only were the judges impressed by this project, but so was the client — who has been enjoying the room ever since. Find out more about this project on page 24, as Synergy Technology was also successful in the Best Media Room £80,000 and over category.
Synergy Technologies 22. C/ II Gulberg III, Lahore, 54666, Pakistan +91 (0)9925024757 synergyav.com CEDIA Member Since 2005
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for more info please visit teenage.engineering
WINNER | GLOBAL
BEST HOME CINEMA
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The Playhouse Theater // COMPANY
DC Home Systems This project was a case study in solving challenges. First, imagine isolating a home cinema from both a basketball court and fully functioning bowling lanes. Next, find solutions for the windows that the client wanted to remain in the space. After solving those issues, find proper speaker placement and ensure that the room’s properly calibrated while working around a bar and countertop. The 1,200-square-foot theater, the winner of Best Home Cinema, Level IV (Americas/Asia Pacific region, page 44) is part of a larger project — this theater’s just one element of a large private entertainment complex called “The Playhouse,” that won a Best Special Project trophy for DC Home Systems in the Americas/Asia Pacific region (page 112).
DC Home Systems 170 West Road, Portsmouth, NH 03801, USA
OD-11 wireless loudspeaker. available in white, black, red and walnut.
+1 800 649 3228 dchomesystems.com CEDIA Member Since 1998
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ortho remote wireless remote control designed for OD–11
OD-11 multi-room loudspeaker. available in red, white, walnut and black.
WINNER | GLOBAL
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Surf’s Up // COMPANY
Land & Sea Entertainment This sprawling seaside home that
BEST INTEGRATED HOME
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does everything from lighting up the beach for evening surfing to cutting the homeowner’s electric bills, picked up wins for Best Integrated Home (Level IV), Best Documentation, and Best Dressed Rack awards in its region before winning the Global Prize. The Americas/Asia Pacific team of judges remarked that the documentation was as critical a component of the home as any bit of hardware: “Anyone could walk in and work on the system.” As for the electronic heart of the home itself, “It’s a completely unique and elegant rack system — just beautifully done.” Another compliment: “It’s a shame we don’t give an award for power management.” For more details of Land & Sea Entertainment's see page 82, as this was successful in the Best Integrated Home Level IV (Americas): $450,000 and over.
Land & Sea Entertainment 4498 Paola Way, San Diego, CA 92117, USA +1 858 467 1940 sterryo.com CEDIA Member Since 2002
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