CEDIA Awards 2015 yearbook

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1AWARDS YEARBOOK 2015 CONTENTS

About CEDIA 2

About the Awards 3

The Judges 4

CEDIA Awards - Hall of Fame 6

Best Media Room under 10,000 (14,000) 8

Best Media Room over 10,000 (14,000) 12

Best Home Cinema under 40,000 (56,000) 24

Best Home Cinema 40,000 - 100,000 (56,000 - 140,000) 32

Best Home Cinema over 100,000 (140,000) 42

Best Integrated Home under 100,000 (140,000) 50

Best Integrated Home 100,000 - 250,000 (140,000 - 350,000) 64

Best Integrated Home over 250,000 (350,000) 76

Best Yacht Installation 84

Best Multiple Scheme for a Property Developer 88

Best Dressed Rack 92

Best Lighting Scheme 98

Best Showroom 104

Best Energy Management Solution 112

Best Training Initiative 114

Best Custom Solution 120

Best Innovative Product 124

Best Trade Supplier 130

2AWARDS YEARBOOK 2015 ABOUT CEDIA

CEDIA, the Custom

Electronic Design and

Installation Association,

is the international trade

organisation for the home

technology industry,

with over 3,500 member

companies worldwide.

Built upon a strong

volunteer foundation,

CEDIA provides access to

industry-leading education,

certification, research, and

raises consumer awareness.

CEDIA members are

specialists in the integration

of technology into home

environments.Ethics. Continuing education. Insurance. Experience.

Thats how CEDIA can give you peace of mind

CEDIA members offer:

Professional assistance and guidance in the design of a personalised system for the

individual client

A certified and trained team of technicians, designers and support

personnel to deliver a product of

the highest quality

The most current technology at all levels to provide a broad selection

for your requirements and wishes

A professional level of credentials and insurance to assure and provide a comfort level

Complete support from the

on-going service perspective

Information on the latest technology, and how to use it, as it becomes available

A simple but custom solution you will be proud to have as part of

your home and lifestyle

Begin your search for your nearest qualified Home Technology Professional with CEDIAs free online service. www.cedia.org/find-a-cedia-professional

Even with the Smart Home pro in your corner, it can be helpful to have a top-level understanding of how your project will flow. In order to help you better speak the language visit www.cedia.org for top tips and information.

FIND A CEDIA PROFESSIONAL

NEAR YOU

Smart Home technology is growing in popularity, and must-haves like multi-room audio and video, home networking systems, lighting control, integrated systems and gaming spaces are more popular than ever before. Homeowners want these systems to be sleek and powerful yet easy for the whole family to use.

When you partner with a CEDIA Home Technology Professional, you tap into a knowledgeable resource that guides you on system design, product selection, execution

and service in a way that leads to a satisfied homeowner every time.

CEDIA Home Technology Professionals know that technology is constantly changing, so theyll lay the groundwork and cabling for any future improvements in smart home technology.

The membership of CEDIA is exceptionally diverse, ranging from worldwide manufacturing companies, to local, family-run installation businesses.

3AWARDS YEARBOOK 2015 ABOUT THE AWARDS

Every year, CEDIA members from across the EMEA region put their best projects forward with the aim of being recognised for their high quality system design, installation and integration.

This years scheme saw over 120 submissions from more than 17 countries, all competing for the top prizes in 2015. The battle to win a prestigious CEDIA Awards accolade has never been tougher.

Each installation category is judged by an expert panel drawn from the worlds of architecture, interiors, property, IT, smart home journalism and, of course, custom installation, to ensure the highest standards of scrutiny for each and every entry.

A first round of technical judging is complemented by a final rigorous assessment to determine the category winners. As well as the need to be integrated and beautifully concealed with the interior, important factors also considered include compliance

with industry best practice, the imaginative and appropriate design and use of technology, impeccably designed and installed racks, value for money as well as that all important wow factor.

Throughout the judging process, the identity of member companies taking part in the CEDIA Awards scheme remains completely anonymous to preserve the integrity of the adjudication process.

Over 400 guests joined CEDIA for a black tie event to celebrate the winners. The CEDIA Awards 2015 cer-emony is brought to you by the support of this years sponsors AMX, Artcoustic, ELAN, Indigo Distribution, Kaleidescape, LILIN, Origin Acoustics, Pulse Cinemas and Rako.

The CEDIA Awards is open only to CEDIA member companies. For more information on the scheme please visit www.cediaawards.org

Established in 2006, the prestigious CEDIA Awards recognise and celebrate excellence in home technology design, installation and integration across the EMEA region (the UK, Europe, Russia and the CIS, the Middle East, India, Pakistan and Africa)

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4THE JUDGES

Olaf Adam Olaf has travelled

the world as a

tech journalist

over the past 12

years, in search for

knowledge about products, technologies,

companies and the CI market. He's now

putting that knowledge to good use as a

consultant, content creator and corporate

storyteller in his own company, Content21.

Previously, Olaf was chief editor at

HEIMKINO, Germany's leading home theatre

magazine. He also served as Vice President

of the European Imaging and Sound

Association (EISA), overseeing the annual

EISA Awards.

Duncan Maidens Duncan has

worked in the

networking field

for the past 20

years both as a

practitioner and educator. Starting life as

a BBC engineer and then a period in the

Royal Navy, Duncan progressed through

several positions and now heads a team

on Networking Specialists at Birmingham

City University. The sideways move into

home technology started 10 years ago, by

providing training in home cabling solutions

and the links to CEDIA were formed.

Michael Holmes One of the

countrys leading

property experts,

Michael is the

presenter of

Channel 5s I Own Britains Best Home and

previously presented ITVs Dont Move,

Improve and Build, Buy or Restore, for

Discovery Realtime. Michael is also Editor-

inChief of Homebuilding & Renovating

Magazine, Move or Improve and Period

Living. An experienced self-builder and

renovator, Michael has completed his

nineteenth project.

Steve May Steve is the

Editor of Inside

CI, an online

trade publication

dedicated to

custom installation, electronic system

design and related technologies. He also

freelances for a number of UK websites

and publications, including Home Cinema

Choice, T3, Tech Radar and Wired. Steve

also contributes to Inside ID, a trade

publication for interior designers and

provides branded content and white label

social media services for technology and

entertainment companies.

Maria Ingold Voted one of the

most influential

people in UK New

Television by VOD

Professional and

one of TechCityInsider's top 100 people

redefining digital business, Maria heads up

Mireality, a strategic technical consultancy

specialising in Video On Demand (VOD)

and Connected Life (Connectivity, Video,

Smart Home, IoT, Wearables). Maria has

created end-to-end VOD solutions for

some of the most successful on-demand

movie services in Europe, including Virgin

Media and Channel 4's Film4oD. She has a

25-year track record delivering solutions for

interactive multimedia, games, TV and film.

Geoff Meads A twenty-five year

veteran of the AV

business, Geoff

runs Presto AV, a

web design agency

that specialises in the consumer technology

market. Geoff is also the Lead Instructor

for CEDIA EMEA, and has taught literally

hundreds of AV professionals in numerous

subjects across five continents. He lives in

Cambridgeshire, UK with his wife, children

and a growing guitar collection.

Dean Keyworth Following a degree

in French from

Royal Holloway

College, 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 Home,

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 4 years and was elected

as its President for 2006-7.

David Myres David is a qualified

Architect and

the Associate

Director of ADAM

Architecture. He

has a wealth of experience in new houses

and the refurbishment, and alteration of

historic houses for private clients. David has

considerable skills in the administration of

projects varying in value from 250K to 10m,

and working with private clients, as well as

institutional organisations to realise their

aspirations for their project. David graduated

from Oxford Brooks University in 1992 and

completed a Masters in Conservation at the

Institute of Advanced Architectural Studies

in York in 1995 with Distinction.

Simon Lucas Simon has been

Editor of What

Hi-Fi? Magazine

since 2012, and has

over ten years of

technology journalism experience. He's a

consumer electronics enthusiast, and has

an ability for both understanding products

in great technical detail and contextualising

them within the CE market. What Hi-Fi? has

been leading source of technical articles

and product reviews since 1976.

John Niebel John is a Senior

Executive working

in the electronics

industry, with 25

years experience in

lighting controls and home automation. First

at Thorn Lighting Controls and then at Lutron

EA Ltd, he has specialised in opening and

developing new markets, where he has con-

sistently delivered substantial and sustained

business growth. At Lutron, John developed,

built and managed, their business in resi-

dential lighting control systems, taking the

company from no UK presence to being the

UK market leader. Now, John is CEO at amBX

UK Ltd and is focussed on solutions for the

exciting IoT/Connected lighting sector.

AWARDS YEARBOOK 2015

C E D I A AWA R D S

Hall of Fame

2006 The CEDIA Awards was born. CEDIA held an informal ceremony at the CEDIA UK EXPO, where six

awards including Best Stand at CEDIA UK EXPO and Best Installation over 100,000 were picked up.

2007 T&T Automations Project C won Best Integrated Home over

100,000 for its sophisticated and aesthetically well resolved entry.

2008Gadget-girl celebrity, Suzi Perry presented the industry awards for CEDIAs growing list of 12 categories. SMC won

the award for its project Cemetery House which featured an audio-visual system which could wake the dead!

2009Mehernosh Pervez of Sound Decisions Ltd, India and winner of Best Home Cinema 40,000 - 100,000 said I think CEDIA is the industry platform to showcase our work and its a great honour and very encouraging to

have this Association by your side, helping you always to reach higher and setting bigger goals ahead.

2010MR Domotica scooped a prize for its project Rural Media based in the Netherlands, where one simple

touch of the wireless Crestron touch panel closed the blinds in an ahead-of-its-time automation process.

The CEDIA Awards began in 2006, when 4K screens or 3D Audio were unheard of. Yet, at this stage, CEDIA members were already impressing the judges with technologically advanced projects. Ten years down the line and CEDIA is still blown away by the innovative projects that are being entered into the

scheme. The CEDIA Awards provides an opportunity for industry experts to share their successes and to be recognised on a global scale by fellow industry professionals, by the press and by the public.

2011Henri Intgrateur Domotique impressed the judges with Villa des Amis, a property in France which featured lighting, whole-home audio, video, security, and control

of all electronic devices, extending across all four floors of the property.

2012A Hollywood-inspired home cinema was put forward by Cinema Architects in South Africa.

The creative challenge listed a 3m metre micro perforated Harkness Projector Screen, a High Definition Panasonic Home Cinema Projector and Paradigm Sound System within its kit list.

2013CEDIA celebrated its awards in the majestic grounds of the Tower of London, where over

300 guests gathered to await the results of 16 categories, including Best Marine Installation and Best Integrated Home over 250,000. As a result of winning an award, Complete

Home Control stormed national titles with its stunning Birch House

2014 CEDIA produced a 116 page year book, the largest to date. Over 150 entries from across the EMEA region were considered for the industrys most sought after accolade. TV and radio

comedian, Jon Culshaw hosted the ceremony which took place at the Old Royal Naval College.

2015 CEDIA announced the winners amongst historys most magnificent animals and natural phenomena at the Natural History Museum. 415 guests gathered at the iconic 26-metre

Diplodocus, otherwise known as Dippy to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the CEDIA Awards.

The tenth CEDIA Awards concludes with the Association being awarded Best Publication for the CEDIA Awards Yearbook at the TAF (Trade Association Forum) Awards

8WINNER BEST MEDIA ROOM UNDER 10,000 (14,000)

9KIT LIST

483 Green Lanes, London, N13 4BS, UK

+44 (0)208 346 3252

www.hh-av.co.uk

H&H Audio Visual Ltd

Apple TV media player

Draytek AP900 Wi-Fi access point

Epson TW6100 Full HD projector

ISS ImpactScreen101

ISS ImpactScreen 12v trigger

KEF C3 2-way bookshelf speakers

KEF E301 compact satellite speaker

KEF T2 Active subwoofer

KEF C6LCR centre speaker

Level One FSW16-10 16 port fast switch

Marantz SR5009 7.1 AV receiver

Rako RMT500 wireless trailing edge 500w dimmer

Rako RLED50-1DCV Wireless 50w constant voltage dimming LED driver

Rako WRA-232 Bi-directional RS232 to RAKOM radio wireless

Rako RCM-070 7 Button Module Wireless Electronics

Samsung H6400 55 LED TV

Savant Smart bundle system host and controller

Sony BDP-S5100 Blu-ray player

// PROJECT Highgate Media Room

// INSTALLER H&H Audio Visual Ltd

H&H Audio Visual Ltd was enlisted to deliver a multi-functional media room, which would incorporate a cinema experience, home office, and space for a coin collection, in the loft of a four storey Victorian townhouse. The clients main requirement was to be able to walk into the room, and at the touch of a button, turn the office space into a 5.1 cinema set up.

The installer overcame a number of challenges, including delivering the project within a tight budget and ticking all the boxes in terms of features and integration. Having the correct planning in place and a great understanding of these set ups,

H&H Audio Visual was able to shave time and money from the programming and installation cost.

Another challenge came at the design phase as the installer had to calculate the best orientation for the speakers in the unusual shape, which included the existing chimney stack and vaulted ceiling. H&H Audio Visual compensated for this by selecting an AV receiver with comprehensive acoustic adjustment features, such as Audyssey and Dynamic EQ.

By working closely with an interior designer to specify and design the joinery, H&H Audio Visual was able to allow for a millimetre perfect finish and for the system to be woven into the joinery aesthetically. The overall design is sympathetic to the rest of the house and is in keeping with the architecture of the building.

An ambitious and impressive media room, which not only delivered on the clients original brief, but surpassed their expectations on a strict budget.

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BEST MEDIA ROOM UNDER 10,000 (14,000)FINALIST

// PROJECT Keeping Life Simple

// INSTALLER Cornflake

37 Windmill Street, London, W1T 2JU, UK

+44 (0)20 7323 4554

www.cornflake.co.uk

Cornflake

Cornflake had the task of transforming

a light and bright room, which included

two full height picture windows into

a calm, fresh, unimposing and casual

media room, which would provide a

family with space to relax, and enjoy

movie nights.

Cornflake installed a 2.1 audio system

with a large wall-mounted TV, levelled

between two aesthetically pleasing

Martin Logan speakers and a Velodyne

subwoofer, to cater for low end sound.

Teamed with atmospheric lighting, soft

furnishings and acoustically absorbent

fabric wallpaper, the difficult room has

become an unexpected hit with the

entire family.

The understated system highlights how

easy it can be to create a media room

that incorporates equipment in such a

way that it doesnt dominate the room,

or make it unusable for other activities.

Mood lighting systems recalling a pre-programmed scene at the touch of a button offer sophistication, ease of use and energy saving benefits. Rako can control all light sources, curtains and blinds, including dimming of LEDs. With seamless integration to home cinema, multi-room audio, security systems and holiday mode functions, the Smart Home dream becomes a reality.

Retrofittable wireless modules allow systems to be installed with minimal fuss and expanded later, while CAT5 wired options cater for the largest of projects. With wireless/wired bridging even combined systems are possible. Controlled from stylish wall-pads, hand-held remotes and iPhone/iPad apps, the user has the power of control.

total lighting controls

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WINNER BEST MEDIA ROOM OVER 10,000 (14,000)

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32a Exmouth Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 2QL, UK

+44 (0)845 130 4289

www.newlandsolutions.co.uk

New Land Solutions Ltd

// PROJECT Hidden Cinema

// INSTALLER New Land Solutions Ltd

KIT LIST

The clients brief was to create a space, which would accommodate an 8 10 seater cinema, and a more relaxed family room. New Land Solutions three main objectives were to make sure that the viewing experience would be the same, no matter which seat you are sat in, that all equipment remains hidden and to a high standard, and finally, that the room is finished in the style of a super yacht, useable both in the day and evening.

New Land Solutions began by focussing on the disappearing seats, and in the end, has delivered an impressive and unique set up.

The deceptively simple space is focussed around a relaxing, half circle sofa and compact coffee table. With one press of the Savant

controlled touchscreen, the space magically transforms. The coffee table disappears into the floor, allowing the sofa to slide forward and over the now empty space.

From behind the sofa, five Fortress cinema chairs appear from beneath, thanks to a Future Automation automated lift mechanism. A large Screen Research projector screen descends down from a concealed ceiling slot in front of the sofa and a Runco projector silently slides into position behind a wall at the rear of the room. The blinds automatically descend to create a perfect movie viewing environment, eleven hidden speakers power on, driven by Procella amplification and a Datasat RS20 audio processor to complete a unique media room transformation.

A media room which well and truly hides a cinema both impressive and innovative

Autonomics mms2 audio server

Cisco router and lease line

CYP video baluns

Datasat RS20i audio processor

Fortess cinema seats and custom sofa

Future Automation custom projector reveal

Future Automation custom sofa slider

Future Automation custom seat reveal

Kaleidescape Cinema One processor

KNX GIRA relay units and dimmers

KNX binary inputs on Forbes and lomax switches

LILIN IP Pro CCTV and NVR

Loxone logic mini server

Middle Atlantic racking

Oceanair fabric wall panels

Oceanair blinds

Oppo Blu-ray player

Pakedge T36 and switches 24 port managed

Procella DA-2800 amps

Procella P8, P10, P15 and P18s speakers

Ruckus Wi-Fi and zone director

Runco LS60d with cinemascope lens

Runco video processor

Savant SSP Matrix and HDMI blades

Savant control solution and bespoke programming

Screen Research 150 screen with masking

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BEST MEDIA ROOM OVER 10,000 (14,000)HIGHLY COMMENDED

// PROJECT Vertice

// INSTALLER Kensington Audio Visual

The Depot, 2 Michael Road, Fulham, London, SW6 2AD, UK

+44 (0)20 7736 1483

www.kensingtonav.com

Kensington Audio Visual

Kensington Audio Visual overcame

a big challenge on this project, by

creating a beautiful media room in

what is essentially a sun room. With

windows and glass doors on three

of the four walls, and the client not

wanting any disruption to the views

and the relaxing environment, the

installer had to make sure that all

equipment was as hidden as possible,

and performed well, despite the various

challenges this room presented.

Both the projector and screen were

fully recessed into the ceiling. At the

touch of a button on the Crestron

system, the projector and screen lower,

allowing the client to watch any video

source in the house, the curtains and

blinds close, and the lights dim to the

preferred brightness. The surround

sound system consists of directional

in-ceiling speakers, which are perfectly

aligned to allow for a great experience.

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BEST MEDIA ROOM OVER 10,000 (14,000)FINALIST

// PROJECT High Fideli-Tea

// INSTALLER Philharmonic AV

John Roberts Business Park, Pean Hill, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3BJ, UK

+44 (0)20 7887 2424

www.philharmonicav.com

Philharmonic AV

The owners of a Victorian terrace

house requested Philharmonic AV to

install a media room, which would

accommodate the whole family. To

satisfy everyone, both audio and video

had to be exceptional. To deliver audio

that would achieve an immersive movie

experience, as well as spine-tingling

musical escapism, the installer chose a

5.1 Artcoustic surround sound system

and an Arcam AVR.

Philharmonic AV installed a Panasonic

60 plasma display, as it was the

last plasma model made, and is still

perceived to offer one of the best HD

images. The end result is not only a

system that operates beautifully on a

technical level, but also a dedicated

space in which the family can enjoy

their favourite music and movies.

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BEST MEDIA ROOM OVER 10,000 (14,000)FINALIST

// PROJECT Hyde Away

// INSTALLER Seven Integration

6 Jayes Park Courtyard, Ockley, Surrey, RH5 5RR, UK

+44 (0)1306 621144

www.sevenintegration.co.uk

Seven Integration

The brief for this project was a discreet,

high performance media room that

would also double up as a guest

bedroom an unusual request.

The biggest challenge was the

installation of the rack. The depth of

the rack, and the request for it to be

hidden away, meant that it had to be

located within the bed/wardrobe space.

A pull out Middle Atlantic rack was

specified and located at a height of 2.5

metres. Seven Integration ensured that

its location had adequate extraction

and ventilation connected to the main

building system.

As the space was doubling up as a

guest room, Seven Integration also had

to ensure that the equipment remained

silent. To take care of this, the installer

fitted a Tripp Lite IP controlled PDU,

which enabled the client to easily

disable any equipment that emitted an

audible noise.

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The soundstage is both wide and deep, able to involve you unhesitatingly in the onscreen action Artcoustics Spitfire loudspeakers deliver reference volume level home cinema heroics, without ever sounding like its out of control Home Cinema Choice

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BEST MEDIA ROOM OVER 10,000 (14,000)OTHER ENTRANTS

// PROJECT House PTA

// INSTALLER BNC Technology

// PROJECT River Stone Penthouse

// INSTALLER BSI Ltd

16 Skeen Boulevard, Bedfordview, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2008, South Africa

+27 (0)11 023 7662 www.bnctechnology.co.za

BNC Technology

53 Boryslavska Street, Kiev, 03061, Ukraine

+38 (044) 4066 515 www.karma-digital.com

BSI Ltd

BNC Technology has delivered a room which is flexible during

the day and night and is simple to operate, with multiple source

options and gaming for the children. The installer provided its

client with a discrete solution, which offers good performance

but still adheres to the aesthetics and the mood of the original

presentation/concept. The clients feedback was that their lives

are much easier thanks to the system that BNC Technology

installed.

This project meets three key aspects clients requirements,

budget and style! With a client who has a passion for new

technology, the integration of new and interesting features was

an important requirement. BSI Ltd installed a large Sharp TV as

it was the newest available model at the time, and one which

stands out in this multi-functional space.

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// PROJECT Cambridge Cigar Lounge

// INSTALLER Cinema Architects Vereeniging

// PROJECT Disco Room

// INSTALLER En-Trade

63 Voortrekker Road, PO Box 3869, Vereeniging, Gauteng, 1930, South Africa

+27 (0)16 455 1000 www.cinema-architects.co.za

Cinema Architects Vereeniging

Office 328, 47, Leningradskiy Prospect, Moskovskaya, Moscow, 125167, Russia

+7 (495) 981 1407 www.entrade.ru

En-Trade

Cinema Architects Vereeniging turned an unused space into

an area which now includes a cigar lounge and media room.

Due to there being a large window which the client didnt

want covered up, Cinema Architects Vereeniging installed an

automated electric screen, curtains and blinds, providing the

perfect spot for watching movies. Clever lighting was designed

for the room, to make it an informal setting when being

enjoyed as a cigar lounge.

Beautiful dcor and modern sound, lighting and special effects

were the criteria for this disco room. En-Trade installed a large

video wall as the focal point in this room, while hiding most of

the other equipment out of sight, either at the DJ box, or in a

separate room. Colour changing lights, smoke machines, and

high quality audio have ensured this is a disco room like no

other.

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// PROJECT Cherrystone & Fire

// INSTALLER Finite Solutions

// PROJECT French Chateaux

// INSTALLER M.E.G.A. AV Installations

Unit 8, Talina Centre, 23a Bagleys Lane, London, SW6 2BW, UK

+44 (0)20 7371 8761 www.finitesolutions.co.uk

Finite Solutions

3 Angel Wharf, 134 Bermondsey Wall East, London, SE16 4TT, UK

+44 (0)20 7394 1706 www.megaavinstallations.com

M.E.G.A. AV Installations

AV was of utmost importance in this media room project, so

Finite Solutions installed a large Panasonic TV and a 7.2 KEF

speaker set up, which is driven by the top of the range Denon

AVR-4520. The combination of speakers and AV receiver

delivers great audio performance, whilst maintaining the

discreet look of the system delivering on both of the clients

wishes.

A light and airy guitar room in an old timber and stone summer

house turns into a home cinema room in the evening, thanks

to M.E.G.A. AV Installations. A 150 16.9 projector screen, large

Sonance Cinema Series LCR-2 speakers and a Panasonic 3D

projector provide the AV in this room. URC provides easy control

for the whole family.

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// PROJECT Oxshott

// INSTALLER Mosaic Audio & Visual Ltd

// PROJECT Quevedo Loft

// INSTALLER Smart Business SL

265 Acton Lane, Chiswick, Ealing, London, W4 5DG, UK

+44 (0)845 116 2266 www.mosaic-av.com

Mosaic Audio & Visual Ltd

Calle Arturo Soria, 200 1C, 28043, Madrid, Spain

+34 (0)91 556 3611 www.smartbusiness.es

Smart Business SL

Mosaic Audio & Visual Ltd has created an open plan media

room, which can be separated into a discrete home cinema,

thanks to acoustically lined powered curtains. Integration

between a KNX building management system and Control4

allowed Mosaic Audio & Visual to provide the client with simple

control over the whole system touch one button and the

curtains close, the lights adjust and the AV hardware is set up

for movie time.

The client on this project required an industrial looking space

which was unconventional. Smart Business SL installed two 65

plasma screens on a large aluminium trestle structure in the

middle of the room, and electrostatic flat panel speakers from

Final. Unlike those who want the technology hidden, this client

wanted the systems to be prominent in the room, as if they are

pieces of art.

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// PROJECT Transformation

// INSTALLER SONA

// PROJECT JK Media Room

// INSTALLER Synergy Technologies

Silk House, Park Green, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 7QW

+44 (0)1625 541442 www.sona.technology

SONA

22 C-II, Gulberg III, Lahore, 54666, Pakistan

+92 (0)42 111 900111 www.synergyav.com

Synergy Technologies

A custom-built cabinet was the answer to providing the client

with a discreet media room set up. SONA was able to store the

subwoofer, amplifier, Xbox, and other associated electronics

in the lower level of the cabinet, with all cabling for the room,

hidden at the back. The cabinet extends up the wall and houses

a recessed 55 TV screen and projector screen. The result, a

completely hidden AV set up.

This media room is a modern unconventional study, with a

camouflaged media system. Not only does the equipment

which Synergy Technologies installed provide the client with a

great performing media room, but the installer has allowed for

future upgrades to Dolby Atmos, DTS:X or Auro 3D. Steinway

Lyngdorf surround sound speakers provide audio that the

client is blown away by.


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WINNER BEST HOME CINEMA UNDER 40,000 (56,000)

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// PROJECT Leafield House

// INSTALLER The Big Picture This project required The Big Picture

to turn a sitting room with glazed windows and doors into a dedicated cinema room. The installer had to block out the windows and remove sections of the wall to accommodate speakers and subwoofers in this small room. The layout was re-orientated to enable the installer to hide the projector under the stairs.

For the video aspect, a 4K Sony projector and screen were installed.

Control4 and DMX controlled RGB dimmable ribbon strips were included to provide the right lighting for a cinema experience. The left and right speakers were cleverly positioned, to provide optimum listening for the client.

The Big Picture wanted to provide sufficient ventilation for the projector unit, to ensure the on-board Sony fans always run at a minimum, offering near-silence in the cinema room.

A cinema room which provides the homeowner with a true cinematic experience

KIT LIST

51 Sutton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2PQ, UK

+44 (0)1922 623000

www.getthebigpicture.co.uk

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Artison in-wall subwoofer

ASH 14 Gauge speaker cable (box)

Control4 C4-KD240-BL keypad dimmer

Control4 C4-APD240-WH keypad dimmer

Control4 C4-FP1-WH and C4-FP1-SS faceplates

Control4 HC800 main system controller

Control4 SR250 remote handset

Control4 rack ears

Cyclex switchable PDU

Klipsch THX KL7800 and THX KS7800 in-wall speakers

LG 3D Blu-ray player

MAP Slim 5 42U rack

MAP MA-LBP-1A 10 pack L lacer bar

MAP brushed aluminium custom rack mounts

MAP mixed blank panels

Onkyo TXNR-828 AVR

Peerless Universal 25lb bracket

Screen Excellence 4K Acoustic fixed screen

Sidewinder high-bandwidth video cable

Sony VW-ES500 4K LCD 1080P projector

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FINALIST BEST HOME CINEMA UNDER 40,000 (56,000)

// PROJECT Cinema The Wilds

// INSTALLER Audio Visual Gurus

Unit 10 Northlands Production Park, Epsom Avenue, Kya Sands, 2196, Johannesburg, South Africa

+27 (0)11 462 0103

www.hometheatre.co.za

Audio Visual Gurus

Not many clients ask for a cinema to be

themed around their comic book hero,

so it was a new concept for Audio Visual

Gurus, when they were asked to create

a Spiderman room. Apart from the

design elements that included custom

made spider emblems and spider webs,

the installer utilised a great selection

of products to deliver a quality cinema

room.

Sound was of high importance in this

project, so Audio Visual Gurus used

the Audyssey set up to comply with

Dolby recommendations. Careful

consideration was given to the

distances between the speakers, the

prime listening positions and screen

height. The screen was installed at a

comfortable height to accommodate

the two rows of seats.

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FINALIST BEST HOME CINEMA UNDER 40,000 (56,000)

// PROJECT Bar Cinema

// INSTALLER ET Home Cinema

44 Main Street, Mexborough, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S64 9DU, UK

+44 (0)7931 539197

www.ethomecinema.co.uk

ET Home Cinema

For optimum audio performance,

ET Home Cinema installed a pair of

automated heavy drape curtains to

close off the open plan area when

watching movies or listening to music.

At the touch of a button on the iPad

or Control4 SR250 remote, the LED

spotlights dim, the ceiling spot lights

dim and the curtains glide into place.

Despite there being ten high

performance Artcoustic speakers in

the cinema room, none are visibly

obvious when entering the room.

All speakers are precisely located to

ensure the most accurate Dolby Atmos

7.1.2 experience. 2D and 3D video is

provided by a Sony HW55ES 1080p

projector. A Control4 system, combined

with a reliable and robust network

infrastructure ensures all the various

technologies integrate seamlessly.

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BEST HOME CINEMA UNDER 40,000 (56,000)OTHER ENTRANTS

// PROJECT Autumn in Montpelier


// PROJECT Baheti Villa

// INSTALLER AV Solutions India

// PROJECT Polished Perfection




Finite Solutions

101, 106 People's Plaza, Nr. Memnagar Fire Station, Nr. Vijay Cross Road, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, 380009, India

+91 (0)81 4145 5444 www.avsolutionsindia.in

AV Solutions India


+44 (0)20 7323 4554 www.cornflake.co.uk

Cornflake

Finite Solutions has transformed a

spare room into a dedicated enter-

tainment hub. The installer took a

unique approach to the projector, by

making it part of the dcor by locat-

ing the Runco short throw projector

in existing shelves behind the seating.

In-ceiling speakers were provided by

B&W, while the 2.4m wide projector

screen was from Screen Research.

Due to its acoustic transparency, the

three in-wall speakers are hidden

behind the screen.

As per the clients requirements, AV

Solutions India created a cinema

that consisted of a 9.2 speaker set

up, lighting to match the ambiance

of the room, a 15 16.9 screen

and a Full HD LED projector. For

the interior acoustical treatment,

AV Solutions India covered 50%

of the floor with a thick carpet,

and supported this with a mix of

absorbers, diffusers and reflective

surfaces on the walls.

As per the clients hidden design

brief, Cornflake built the speakers

into the infrastructure of the room,

discreetly positioned for optimal

performance with minimal obtrusion.

Front and side wall speakers were

carefully considered and custom

painted to match both the colour

and texture of the bronze plaster. A

full height acoustically transparent

screen is permanently mounted, with

speakers concealed to the rear, deliv-

ering a sleek and professional finish.

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WINNER BEST HOME CINEMA 40,000 - 100,000 (56,000 - 140,000)

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// PROJECT Connoisseur Cinema

// INSTALLER Art Cinema | 3Logic

For this homeowner, a serious cinema connois-seur and movie enthusiast, expectations were high. Art Cinema | 3Logic was to provide a solution that was nothing less than flawless in terms of acoustics, sound and picture. In this new build property, the home cinema had to act as the centrepiece feature.

With this in mind, the home cinema experience is stretched across three rooms. The first is the entrance which perfectly conveys a traditional, Hollywood cinema ticket booth before moving into the lobby, a bar area where all equipment is concealed within the rack. The bar area is also a multi-room audio and visual zone, allowing the screening and sound from the cinema room to be previewed at all times so viewers never have to pause or miss a moment

when topping up on refreshments. Finally, and most importantly, acoustically treated doors from the bar lead to the impressive home cinema. This room, as requested in the brief, was treated acoustically, eliminating all acoustic imperfections, filling the room with absorbing panels. Bass traps are positioned in every corner and the floor and ceiling are covered with specially treated fabric.

Assuming the client will want to align the top-class home cinema with new technologies, Art Cinema | 3Logic ensured this room was future-ready in preparation for a 4K projector. Crestron control connects the cinema to the rest of the house, allowing for lighting, security, energy management and monitoring to be controlled from a dedicated user interface.

If you love film, this is your cinema!

KIT LIST

ul. Zakopianska 153, 30-435 Krakow, Poland

+48 (0)12 640 20 00

www.3logic.pl

Art Cinema | 3Logic

Crestron CP3 control processor

Eurofoam S364MD absorbing mat

Eurofoam S3640 deafen mat

Eurofoam S364MD absorbing mat with glue

F/A PM-TP7-13 ceiling mount

JBL Synthesis SAM1HF & SAM2LF front speakers

JBL Synthesis S4Ai surround speaker

JBL Synthesis S4Ai back surround speaker

JBL Synthesis S1S-EX passive subwoofer

JBL Synthesis SDP-45 surround processor

JBL Synthesis S4500XLRIC wires set

JBL Synthesis S5165 power amplifier

JBL Synthesis S820 subwoofer amplifier

JBL Synthesis SDEC-4500 equalizer

Liberty interconnect set

Middle Atlantic WR-37-32 rack

Oppo BDP-105EU Blu-ray player

Parasound D200 DVD player

Parasound 2125 power amplifier

Parasound 275 power amplifier

Runco Cinemascope lenses

Runco VX-1000D projector

Screen Research FS3-180-240-4W fixed screen, acoustically transparent

Vicoustic super bass 90 bass trap

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// PROJECT Roman Way

// INSTALLER The Big Picture

51 Sutton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS1 2PQ, UK

+44 (0)1922 623000

www.getthebigpicture.co.uk

The Big Picture

The Big Picture has created a stunning

home cinema achieved on a modest

budget but exuding the luxury and kit

list of a premium screening room.

A custom built diaphragmatic wall

controls the bass and sound quality,

whilst a multi-format, acoustically

transparent screen boasts 4K fabric to

complement the equally high quality

projector from Sony.

However, the key feature of this room

is the simple, sleek and sophisticated

design. The Big Picture printed a

signature design motif onto acoustically

transparent material which borders

the room, offering viewers a sense of

occasion when entering the room.

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FINALIST BEST HOME CINEMA 40,000 - 100,000 (56,000 - 140,000)

// PROJECT Hole in the Ground

// INSTALLER Ashway Smart Homes

Suite 12, Charles Roberts Office Park, Charles Street, Horbury, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 5FH, UK

+44 (0)800 612 7757

www.ashwaysmarthomes.co.uk

Ashway Smart Homes

The client requested the largest screen

that would fit in the room, and with

big sound to match. The solution

from Ashway Smart Homes was a 7.2

surround sound system which could be

upgraded to Dolby Atmos.

The LCR speakers were positioned

behind a 3m acoustically transparent

fixed frame projector screen. This sized

screen was within the throw ratio of the

chosen projection and still allowed for

the two in-wall subwoofer boxes to sit

either side of the screen.

Ashway Smart Homes created a

lighting solution that featured a special

recess for the RGB LED strips to be

housed in. Control4 was the selected

system of choice to operate the whole

room. This allowed the cinema to link in

with other elements in the property.

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FINALIST BEST HOME CINEMA 40,000 - 100,000 (56,000 - 140,000)

// PROJECT Electric Cinema

// INSTALLER Gibson Integration Limited

The brief was for a retrofitted, high

specification cinema which would

encapsulate the look and feel of the

clients favourite cinema, the Electric

Cinema on Portobello Road in

Notting Hill.

Gibson Integration Limited selected

a Runco X-200i DLP 3D projector

and acoustically transparent Screen

Research 100 fixed screen, allowing

for the front Triad speakers to be

concealed. For side and rear surround

sound, Procella speakers were

installed, and driven by an Anthem

surround sound processor for powerful,

immersive and crisp sound. Full

control of the AV, lighting and HVAC

was available via Crestron, which was

integrated with Lutron lighting to offer

mood light settings.

Chester House, 81-83 Fulham High Street, London, SW6 3JA, UK

+44 (0)20 7384 6160

www.gibson-integration.com

Gibson Integration Limited

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BEST HOME CINEMA 40,000 - 100,000 (56,000 - 140,000)OTHER ENTRANTS

// PROJECT Cinema Nel


// PROJECT Smit Cinema








Based high in the mountains in Gauteng, South Africa, Cinema

Architects Vereeniging has achieved a luxury home cinema

installation. Boasting a clever and strategic lighting system to

complement the amazing sound and vivid picture quality, as

described by the homeowner, this modern room is a movie-

lovers oasis.

Complete with popcorn machines and cotton candy makers, one

lucky homeowner has had an empty basement transformed into

a Las Vegas-style movie room, which is as fun as it is technically

outstanding. The 7.1 sound system by Paradigm transports

viewers into any film being projected onto the clear Harkness

screen.

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// PROJECT Old Cellar Cinema

// INSTALLER Clearly Automated

// PROJECT Cinem-attic


Carwood Park, Selby Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 4LG, UK

+44 (0)845 034 6442 www.clearlyautomated.co.uk

Clearly Automated


+44 (0)20 7323 4554 www.cornflake.co.uk

Cornflake

One family based in Kettering has been granted a

sumptuous five-seater cinema room. What was once a small

cellar is now a spacious screening room, packed with the

latest technology including a 5.1.4 overhead speaker solution

from Dolby Atmos, and 4K projector from Sony.

Cornflake was asked to build the best possible cinema, a

brief meticulously matched despite a host of tricky challenges.

Implementing a bespoke feature wall to house a curved and

acoustically transparent Screen Research screen, this client is

now the proud owner of a sleek, state-of-the-art cinema room.

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// PROJECT Maison Douce


// PROJECT Silencio Cinema

// INSTALLER HDCinema



Finite Solutions

Ul. Maryjna 42/5, Gaj, Mogilany, 32-031, Poland

+48 (0)502 051 638 www.hdcinema.pl

HDCinema

Finite Solutions installed a high-end Sony projector, which is

capable of creating crisp Full HD 3D images on a CyberSeries

8 acoustically transparent screen. Achieving high-fidelity

audio was also important, therefore a 5.1 surround sound

system, consisting of three B&W speakers, was installed

behind the screen. Two other speakers were located behind

the seating area. A B&W subwoofer completed the set up.

HDCinema created a cinema room that transforms at the touch

of a button on the iPad. By clicking Watch the movie, the space

turns into a darken cinema with amazing acoustics, 5.2 speakers

configuration from Sonus Faber and projection system from

Sony and Stewart Filmscreen. Lights slowly dim, curtains close,

blinds roll down and the music and movie starts to play.

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WINNER BEST HOME CINEMA OVER 100,000 (140,000)

43

// PROJECT The Red Carpet Cinema

// INSTALLER MACBEE Pvt. Ltd

MACBEE Pvt. Ltds main goal for this cinema was to get it technically as close to reference level as possible. As the owner of a chain of multiplexes, the client was particular with his requests fit as many seats in as possible, and install the largest screen the room will allow.

MACBEE Pvt. Ltd was able to facilitate 15 seats in the room. With so many seats, the right lens and screen size were imperative.

The Vutec screen selected met the brief, with just one finger space left between the wall and the screen. Due to the Christie DCI projector being on the louder side, MACBEE Pvt. Ltd designed a shelf in the equipment room to fit it in and included extra fans for cooling. For the audio, MACBEE Pvt. Ltd designed a 7.1 system, including eight JBL Synthesis S4S subwoofers, eight surround sound speakers and LCR. MACBEE Pvt. Ltd used its own in-house software to provide a custom GUI, which is easy to use and minimalist, as the client requested.

The end result is an aesthetically pleasing space, which provides top quality AV, and has enough seating for fifteen viewers.

An elegant and well thought out cinema room which exceeds the clients expectations

KIT LIST

A-81 Basement, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi, 110017, India

+91 (0)88 0083 5127

www.macbee.in

MACBEE Pvt. Ltd

Apple MacMini media server

Christie Solaria One + DCI compliant cinema projector

Doremi D2A digital to analogue converter

JBL Synthesis Everest DD66000 main LCR speakers

JBL Synthesis S4Ai surround speakers

JBL Synthesis S4S + S4SBB in-wall subwoofers

JBL Synthesis SDEC-4500 room correction processor

Lumagen Radiance 2143 video processor / scaler

Oppo BDP-103 Blu-ray player

Parasound A-51 power amplifier 5 channel 250 Watts

Vutec Vision XFV Custom 2.35:1 screen with masking

Yamaha CX-A5000 pre amp/processor

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BEST HOME CINEMA OVER 100,000 (140,000)FINALIST

// PROJECT Saudi Cinema

// INSTALLER Archimedia

211 Prince Mohammed Ibn Abdulaziz (Tahleya) St., Deghaither Center, Store 4, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

+966 (11) 216 2745

www.archimedia-me.com

Archimedia

Archimedia provided a solution that

meets the balance of performance

vs budget. Having understood that

the cinema would often be used in

non-blackout conditions, the installer

selected a screen and projector that

would provide good image quality with

the lights switched on. The screen is

a high contrast model from Stewart

Filmscreen.

To ensure that the cinema would sound

great from every seat in the room,

Archimedia installed two rows of side

surround speakers and four subwoofers

positioned on the 25% lines of the

room to deliver even bass response.

Sources available for viewing include a

Kaleidescape movie server, cable box,

Apple TV and a standalone Blu-ray

player.

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BEST HOME CINEMA OVER 100,000 (140,000)FINALIST

// PROJECT Nice

// INSTALLER Effect of Mozart

Kirovskiy Prospekt, 47/12-26, Rostov on Don, 344006, Russia

+7 (918) 555 87 34

Effect of Mozart

The client requested that Effect of

Mozart provide superior quality audio

and video content, a simple to control

system, and great room aesthetics.

The control system for this room was

designed so that the cinema can

be controlled via one single remote

device an iPad. This control system

is linked with the smart home control

system, which is based on a Lutron

RA2 controller. This allows the user to

control the lighting in the cinema room

via the tablet, as well as the wall switch.

The equipment chosen has provided

the client with a solution that he

describes as sounding better than any

city cinema he has ever visited.

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BEST HOME CINEMA OVER 100,000 (140,000)OTHER ENTRANTS

// PROJECT Area 109


// PROJECT Zebra



+7 (495) 981 1407 www.entrade.ru

En-Trade


+7 (495) 981 1407 www.entrade.ru

En-Trade

A dedicated home cinema was designed and installed on the

third floor of a family home in Moscow. En-Trade had to consider

the acoustics as the client didnt want the noise escaping the

room. In order to eliminate noise in the rest of the house, a

reinforced concrete floor suspended on a thick layer of the

polyurethane foam was built in the hall. A Christie projector

provided optimum viewing in this room. All service functions

are operated via a Crestron CP3 processor, with Crestron DIN-

1DIMU4 lighting control units and DIN-2MC2 blind control units.

En-Trade was called upon to install a home cinema in the ground

floor of a country house. Due to double up as a gaming room,

the installer had to give careful consideration to the acoustics

of the room. All equipment was cleverly hidden away, even the

screen was hidden by curtains when not in use. Lighting on the

ceiling provides the right mood for either movie watching or

gaming.

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BEST HOME CINEMA OVER 100,000 (140,000)OTHER ENTRANTS

// PROJECT Double-O-Seven


// PROJECT HGW Home Cinema

// INSTALLER Synergy Technologies



Finite Solutions

22 C-II, Gulberg III, Lahore, 54666, Pakistan

+92 (0)42 111 900111 www.synergyav.com

Synergy Technologies

To maximise the performance for both audio and video, Finite

Solutions decided to implement a 4x4 seating system. A Runco

LS12-HB-D projector was selected, and allowed the installer

to utilise a large 4.5m wide Screen Research screen with long

throw. 7.2 Procella speakers were laid out in multiple rows to

create a captivating zone of full audio effect. A Lutron lighting

system, with five circuits of lighting control added to the cinema

experience.

The cinematic experience that Synergy Technologies designed

begins as soon as the client steps into the lobby, with in-ceiling

speakers that play soft music to set the mood. The cinema

is equipped with a curved Cinemascope 2:35:1 screen with

perforated masking for 16:9 content viewing. A seven channel

Steinway Lyngdorf Model M surround sound system, with four

LS woofers, A1 channel amplifiers and P1 processors deliver

powerful sound.

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Experience with Elan g!

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www.indigodistribution.co.uk

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WINNER BEST INTEGRATED HOME UNDER 100,000 (140,000)

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// PROJECT Smart Contemporary Living

// INSTALLER Lifestyle Technologies

The combination of formal and informal settings was required in this new build project, and resulted in Lifestyle Technologies collaborating with an interior designer to provide the perfect blend of technology and design.

The first stage saw Lifestyle Technologies design a control system which included Lutron HomeWorks QS for lighting, Crestron thermostats for heating, and a Coolmaster interface for cooling.

The second stage was focussed on the entertainment element. Lifestyle Technologies provided 11 individual listening zones, including invisible speakers in the formal areas of the house and stylish environmental speakers

featured on the veranda and in the pool area, to allow for a party atmosphere. The same kind of thought was given to the lighting, and pre-sets were arranged for different areas in the house. An astronomic time clock system automatically adjusts the lighting and blinds for different times in the day.

In the basement, a Vivitek HD projector and a 92 motorised screen, Audica LCR soundbar, Cabasse satellite speakers and subwoofer provide the client with a cinematic experience, while a TV behind the projector screen provides more casual viewing.

The specified products, placement and installation all contributed to Lifestyle Technologies meeting the clients brief. Also, the strategic placement and sophisticated GUI programming was self-explanatory and only a few minutes of training was enough to bring the client up to speed with the system.

A very liveable space, which delivers on every level with regards to the integration of the technology

KIT LIST

8 Isaak and Solomou Street, 2236 Latsia, Nicosia, Cyprus

+357 (0)22 442 929

www.lifestylesk.com

Lifestyle Technologies

A&B Custom 42U freestanding rack with glass door

Apple AirPort Express for wireless audio streaming

Audica CX-LCR LCR sound bar

Bluetek BO4040F universal TV mount

Bose 151 SE environmental speakers

BPT DPF Thangram frontplate

BPT DPS Thangram single push-button

BPT ETI/SER Thangram LAN network server

Cabasse EOLE2 satellite loudspeakers & subwoofer

CISCO 24-port gigabit Ethernet switch

Crestron wall-mounted thermostat and sensor

Crestron CP3 control system 3-series

Crestron TSW-750-W-S 7 in-wall touchpanel

GrandView motorised projection screen

LG Ultra HD TVs

Liberty cables

Linksys E3200 Ethernet router

Lutron HQ-P6-2 HomeWorks QS processor

Lutron seeTouch base unit keypad and button

Lutron LQSE modules, PIR sensor and module

Pioneer BDP-140 Blu-ray player

Russound RUS-854 mini IR receiver

Stealth Acoustics LR6 two-way loudspeaker

Ubiquity UB-WIFI Unifi Wi-Fi access point

Visonic outdoor and curtain PIR sensors

Vivitek H1080FD 1080p projector

WyreStorm MX-0404-PRO 4x4 HDMI Cat6 matrix switch

WyreStorm RX-50-IR-PRO-IW CAT receiver

Yamaha home theatre receiver/amplifier & CD player

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BEST INTEGRATED HOME UNDER 100,000 (140,000)HIGHLY COMMENDED

// PROJECT London Penthouse 20

// INSTALLER Grahams

Canonbury Yard, 190A New North Road, London, N1 7BS, UK

+44 (0)20 7226 5500

www.grahams.co.uk

Grahams

Having already had technology

installed in two properties by Grahams,

the client knew what to expect from

the installer and provided a simple brief

good lighting design and control,

distributed audio, a good quality AV

system in the lounge and robust Wi-Fi

and data network.

Where possible Grahams matched

the systems with those which were

installed in other properties and this

included Lutron HomeWorks for all the

lighting and Control4 which integrated

with this, AV and heating.

In the main lounge, a Meridian Digital

Theatre surround sound system was set

up with high performance Meridian DSP

loudspeakers. Due to space limitations,

and not wanting to distract the design

of the property, these speakers were

neatly hidden in a panel below the TV.

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BEST INTEGRATED HOME UNDER 100,000 (140,000)FINALIST

// PROJECT The Great Escape


Cornflake has delivered a highly reliable

home automation installation that

allows the client to sync data, music,

security and video between his two

properties. To achieve this, the installer

designed an Enterprise Grade network,

allowing the greatest flexibility and

operability between the two homes.

With the client requesting that the

house be weekend ready on arrival,

Cornflake allowed for remote access,

which enables the homeowner, or the

installer themselves, to get the house

ready at a touch of a button. With

security and energy efficiency both

being important on this project, lights

and blinds can be set remotely to deter

opportunists, while an energy efficient

system clicks into operation and gently

powers down all devices that are non-

critical to the property upkeep.


+44 (0)20 7323 4554

www.cornflake.co.uk

Cornflake

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// PROJECT Rococo Home

// INSTALLER TwentyTwo Integration

The Printworks, Unit D, 22 Amelia Street, London, SE17 3BZ, UK

+44 (0)20 7703 4376

www.twentytwointegration.com

TwentyTwo Integration

The brief that TwentyTwo Integration

received from their property developer

client was for a system that includes

a user friendly control system, Lutron

lighting, whole house audio, HD

video distribution to five screens,

comprehensive intruder alarm, robust

data/telephone networks, structured

cabling and a home cinema.

A Crestron system utilises iPads

for control throughout the property.

Its extremely intuitive to use and neatly

incorporates all the AV requirements

of the end users. From each iPad, the

user can control all the music sources,

including radio, Spotify and a centralised

music server. When walking through

the apartment, there is minimal sign of

the equipment installed, as TwentyTwo

Integration made it a priority to hide the

majority of the equipment within well

ventilated custom built cupboard spaces.

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// PROJECT Chelsea Apartment

// INSTALLER West London AV Solutions Ltd

14 Basil Street, London, SW3 1AJ

+44 (0)20 3819 7000

www.londonavsolutions.co.uk

West London AV Solutions Ltd

The refurbishment of this London

apartment provided West London AV

Solutions Ltd with several technical

challenges, but these were all overcome

due to the expertise of the installer.

With the client requesting an easy and

intuitive system which would integrate

the heating, lighting, air conditioning,

and the AV equipment, West London

AV Solutions Ltd began with a Crestron

system. Within the installation, the

installer integrated the AC system

by adding a Coolmaster interface

adapter to the existing air conditioning

system, while the heating was

integrated using a North Commander

interface. New Lutron switches were

installed and added to the existing

Lutron HomeWorks installation, and

incorporated within the Crestron

system.

Controlling the Gira KNX installationGira push button sensor 3

With the Gira push button sensor 3, various bus functions of the Gira KNX installation can be controlled, such as calling up light scenes, switching lights or operating blinds. Three models with differing equipment are available: Basic, Comfort and Plus. The Gira push button sensor 3 is available in various colours and materials suitable for the Gira Standard 55, E2, Event, Esprit, E 22, ClassiX and F 100 switch ranges. The inscription of the rocker can be created online in just a few steps with the Gira inscription service. For more information, see www.gira.com/pushbuttonsensor3Illustration (from left to right): Gira push button sensor 3 Basic, Comfort and Plus in the Gira E 22 stainless steel switch range.

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// PROJECT House Ana


// PROJECT House PTA




BNC Technology



BNC Technology

BNC Technology installed an AV solution which is flexible and

both reliable and functional with Apps for iOS and Android.

The installer replaced an existing lighting control system with a

fully functional automation solution to provide the client with

a system they would enjoy using. Due to blinds already being

installed, BNC Technology used wireless units on a RS485 Bus

from Somfy to control the 70 blinds in the home.

This retrofit project was completed quickly and effectively, with

no impact on the clients home.

BNC Technologys solution for this retrofit project was a

compilation of Control4 for remotes, controllers, audio matrix

and amplifiers, Pakedge for wireless networking products and a

Clipsal C-Bus system. Integration between Control4 and Clipsal

was achieved with an Extra Vegetables driver, and all keypads

were programmed with scene control for each button.

This upgrade was completed within a tight deadline, and saw

BNC Technology design, plan, test and programme various

aspects of the install in the workshop, saving valuable time.

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// PROJECT Y S Residence

// INSTALLER Boom AV

// PROJECT River Stone Penthouse

// INSTALLER BSI Ltd

1 Manjrekar Sadan, 258 Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400030, India

+91 (0)22 6770 6262

Boom AV

53 Boryslavska Street, Kiev, 03061, Ukraine

+38 (044) 4066 515 www.karma-digital.com

BSI Ltd

To provide an integrated solution for this family home, Boom

AV installed a control system which incorporates the AV,

lighting, blinds and security systems into a common interface.

The integrated system is controlled via android devices and

through dedicated touchscreens, remote controls and handsets

connected to the IPPBX system.

Due to the extensive reliance of these systems on the internal

LAN, Boom AV implemented an enterprise grade network to

ensure reliability of the system with maximum possible uptime.

BSI Ltd was contracted to provide a full range of systems,

including contemporary lighting, AV and a control system, which

integrates as many automated features as possible. Blind control

was a high importance for this project, as the apartment is on

the twenty second floor and has an impressive view of the Kiev

skyline. Lutron Sivoia drivers were used for the blind control.

Both lighting and blinds were programmed to operate via preset

scenes. General control is available on an iPad Mini via the Elan

Home g!Mobile App.

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// PROJECT Ferme du Vernay

// INSTALLER Crystal Technology

// PROJECT The Ultimate Sophistication


121 rue du General Muffat, 74120 Megeve, France

+33 (0)6 03 41 71 34 www.crystaltechnology.fr

Crystal Technology

Crystal Technology had the tough job of installing a modern

technology system into an 1869 farm building, whilst keeping

the authenticity of its heritage. Working with a carpenter,

Crystal Technology was able to integrate speakers and Lutron

seeTouch keypads into 150 year wood cabinets.

The installer specified Lutron HomeWorks QS for the lighting and

a Savant AV system. The home cinema features a JVC Full HD

projector, a Savant HDBaseT receiver, 5.1 B&W in-wall speakers and

a 100 acoustically transparent screen from Screen Research.

Working closely with the interior designer, Finite Solutions

installed an unobtrusive home automation system. Lighting,

security, video distribution, and a data network was installed in

this family home. Music distribution, surround AVR, remotes and

iPad / iPhone control all came courtesy of URC Total Control.

Security was a key feature for the client, so Finite Solutions

installed a system which included CCTV, gate control and an

intruder system. This was set up to be monitored and controlled

when away from home.



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// PROJECT The Cherrystone & Fire


// PROJECT Ensoul


Finite Solutions helped transform a 1972 terraced property

into a modern, technology-rich family home. Technology was

integrated into every single room of the four storey property,

with a broad spectrum of applications AV, security, networking,

IP telephony, entry system/intercom and smoke and CO2

detection.

The client has a keen interest in new technology, so Finite

Solutions ensured that the system installed is future-ready, with

wireless lighting control systems in particular.

Finite Solutions worked hard to draw the right balance of ex-

cellent technology integration with the maximum performance

achieved from products which had the right aesthetics for the

main room. As the room was very bright due to large bi-folding

doors, the installer utilised a large 65 Panasonic HD LED flat

screen TV rather than a projection system.

Finite Solutions met the clients expectations with regards to

data network, by deploying a Cisco Enterprise Level solution,

comprising two routers for the clients two internet servers.



Finite Solutions



Finite Solutions

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// PROJECT Dean Terrace

// INSTALLER HTI Ltd

// PROJECT Jubilee Place


Murrayburgh House, 17 Corstophine Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH12 6DD, UK

+44 (0)131 510 1250 www.hometechintegration.com

HTI Ltd

265 Acton Lane, Chiswick, Ealing, London, W4 5DG, UK

+44 (0)845 116 2266 www.mosaic-av.com

Mosaic Audio & Visual Ltd

HTI Ltd was contracted to refurbish a Georgian townhouse and

provide a multi-room audio system, bespoke home cinema,

lighting control, and a heating control system that would be

energy efficient as well as remotely accessible.

For the cinema room, HTI Ltd designed a custom video wall that

would house the newly specified 110 acoustically transparent

cinema screen, the front three speakers, a secondary display and

colour changing LED light strips, that backlight the whole unit

and give a floating effect.

Mosaic Audio & Visual Ltd installed a whole home system in this

3100 sq ft five storey property, which includes a gym and media

room, using Lutron and Control4 hardware as the basis for the

installation.

Interfacing Lutron with Control4, Mosaic Audio & Visual Ltd was able

to create all on and all off buttons on the lighting keypad at the

front door. When pressing all on, the lighting in the whole property

switches to the programmed scenes, every TV turns on to a HD

channel, internet radio begins playing in the master bedroom and

the USB key music playlist begins playing in the rest of the house.

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// PROJECT Golf Loft

// INSTALLER Woelf

This unique building was transformed from a tribunal court into a top floor penthouse, with a private golf course on the roof. Woelf was contracted to install a system which the client, a real estate agent, could showcase to his partners, colleagues and friends.

Control4 was selected for this project due to the possibility of integrating it with the KNX lighting, SIP intercom and Sonos multi-room audio.

Woelf was responsible for integrating the lighting, keypads, multi-room AV, heating, security, intercom and blind control. The

installer achieved all this, as well as automating the owners personal elevator. When he leaves the loft, the elevator automatically comes to the 5th floor and opens itself. In the kitchen, a moveable glass wall was installed behind the gas fire to hide devices such as the toaster and juicer. This was controlled via the automation system.

The entire building works with a SIP communication system. Woelf integrated the system into the automation platform to enable the client to use the multi-room speaker as a door bell. He is able to contact the concierge at ground level to open the doors to allow visitors in.

The end result is a property which is 100% fully integrated. Besides the normal solutions, Woelf has gone one step further, to achieve something truly unique for this client.

A beautifully integrated and exciting project, which incorporates AV, heating, lighting, security, blinds and most impressively, the integration of an elevator

KIT LIST

Kempische Steenweg 305/12, Hasselt, B-3500, Belgium

+32 (0)476 27 62 92

www.woelf.be

Woelf

APC Smart UPS C 1000 UPS backup

Basalte KNX keypads and motion sensors

Bose 251 outside speakers

Control4 home automation controllers

Control4 8x8 HDMI matrix

Control4 IO home automation extender

Control4 touchscreen

CYP HDBT HDMI ballun

GIRA KNX Dali gateway

GIRA KNX Bus power supply

KEF Ci160QS in-ceiling speakers

Luxul XBR-4400 router

Luxul XMS-1024 24 ports managed network switch

Luxul XMS-1008P 8 ports POE switch

Marantz UD7007 Blu-ray player

Marantz AV7701 pre amp

Parasound A51 and A23 amplifiers

Samsung UE75F8000 & UE65F8000 LED TVs

Sonos Connect Amp network amplifier

Sonos Connect network streamer

Synology RS814+ NAS drive

Ubiquiti AP Pro access point

Weinzierl IP 730 KNX IP interface

Wisdom Audio L75 and P38i loudspeakers

Wisdom Audio S90i subwoofers

Wisdom Audio SC1 electronic equalizer

Wisdom Audio P2i in-wall surround speakers

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// PROJECT Project 1047

// INSTALLER SONA


+44 (0)1625 541442

www.sona.technology

SONA

The brief for this new property was

for a large home technology system

that wasnt over complicated. SONAs

solution included a cable infrastructure

to provide low-voltage cabling to every

room, to support the systems that were

due to be installed, but to also prepare

the property for future upgrades.

Lighting control was provided via

Lutron HomeWorks QS, including 200

lighting circuits and colour change

control for the gym, wine store and

swimming pool. SONA also utilised

contact closures from the lighting

control system to control the vehicle

gates and garage doors.

Three entertainment areas were

created in the property one for

gaming, one for TV watching and the

third for a cinema experience. A 55

display and projection system and 5.1

in-ceiling speaker system created a

wow effect for the whole family.

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BEST INTEGRATED HOME 100,000 - 250,000 (140,000 - 350,000)FINALIST

// PROJECT Wilton Wonder

// INSTALLER Perfect Integration

5 Welbeck Street, London, W1G 9YQ, UK

+44 (0)20 3763 4610

www.perfectintegration.co.uk

Perfect Integration

Perfect Integration was requested

to deliver a fully integrated system

that would provide easy and intuitive

control of lighting, HVAC, security

and AV systems, and that could be

upgraded in the future.

A Crestron control and AV system was

selected to sit on top of the lighting

control and HVAC systems and to

provide a scalable option. A nice

feature on the system is the follow me

option in the master suite. A Crestron

PIR switches on the lights as you enter

and softly brings on the music or TV/

movie that was playing in the bedroom.

Each of the lower four floors are fitted

with a wall mounted Crestron touch

panel, providing control of the lighting

and AV systems in the room it is in,

and adjoining rooms, plus whole floor

control of the HVAC system.

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// PROJECT Unassuming Integration

// INSTALLER SONA


+44 (0)1625 541442

www.sona.technology

SONA

While this property required lighting

control, blind and curtain control, a

centralised AV distribution system, and

a media room, the main priority was to

hide the technology. For this reason,

SONA ensured that in all rooms, except

the media room, the televisions were

hidden when not in use, and discreet

in-ceiling speakers were installed.

The system is cleverly set up to

respond to the environment, by

adapting the lighting scenes depending

on the time of day. iPads are the main

control interface in this property. The

single App is easy to use, and allows

the owner to control the lighting,

security, AV and much more from the

iPad.

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// PROJECT Lime Tree Valley Villa

// INSTALLER Archimedia

// PROJECT Maison Douce


Bu Ameem Building, Umm Hurair Road, PO Box 113836, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

+971 (0)4 337 0181 www.archimedia-me.com

Archimedia

With the client requesting a fully integrated system that would

deliver entertainment and manage the building, Archimedia

opted to use Savant to integrate AV distribution, lighting,

window dressings, CCTV, security and HVAC control. The lighting

control system was specified according to the interior designers

load schedule and combines switching, phase dimming and

DALI interfaces. Archimedia installed Lutron keypads for lighting

and window dressing control, while iPads control other aspects

in the property.

The core requirement behind this project was to be able

to create a technological infrastructure that can integrate

everything related to the home. Finite Solutions opted for a

Control4 home automation system. In addition to a HC800

whole home processor and HC250 HD room controller, Finite

Solutions provided four handheld remotes and three in-wall

touchscreens that offer easy access to the system, anywhere in

the house. Two iPads were also integrated into the solution to

give the home automation an even bigger boost in terms of ease

of use and accessibility.

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// PROJECT Kingston upon Thames

// INSTALLER KNX Controls Ltd

// PROJECT Chesham Lodge


143 Kingsbridge Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4PU, UK

+44 (0)20 3004 8289 www.knxcontrols.com

KNX Controls Ltd

With the client requesting a simplistic system, KNX Controls

installed touch sensitive keypads, which are configured for a

variety of functions, and include air temperature measurement

to provide data for HVAC controls. Due to the size of the

home, KNX Controls recommended the use of motion sensors,

providing convenience to the occupants. In addition, HVAC, an

AV system, motorised blinds, door e

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