Ocean
** THIS HOUSE WON ELECTRONIC HOUSE MAGAZINE 2016 HOME OF THE YEAR FOR BEST BEFORE & AFTER**
This was a most unique project for us because it was part of an older MDU building which had a lot of character and building restrictions. One of the biggest challenges was working our client's desires for a nicely integrated home into the restrictions of the building, while being respectful of the neighbors. Specifically, this building does not allow any speakers in the ceiling, all wiring had to be run in fire-rated conduit and fire-stopped on either ends, any devices installed in walls adjoining units had to be fire-rated. We also had to be considerate of the very elaborate design elements throughout the home, including pre-finished wood panel walls, intricate wall paper, millwork and luxurious natural stone. This well known building is home to many different units, and this client made the decision to combine two adjacent units into one large "flat" designed for luxury living with an open floorplan. Technology in these units was non-existent prior to our work, so we had to run new infrastructure for data, voice, video, WiFi, and audio. The clients requests included a system that was simple to operate, elegantly integrated, and with the best performance that we could attain given the limitations of the property. Our creative solutions included a motorized articulating mount for the TV and sound bar over the fireplace, flush mounting nearly all the TVs in the walls, flush mounting an in-ceiling subwoofer cleverly into the fireplace cavity to allow it to perform as an in-wall subwoofer in a small space, and installing speakers low throughout the property, fully invisible behind wallpaper, or into cabinets where available, to allow for other design elements to sparkle. The designer then had the speakers faux painted to nearly disappear. The result is a project that the client is proud of, is simple to operate, and integrates (4) TVs, (2) Apple TVs, (1) BluRay player, and (3) Cable boxes, shared through the custom AV distribution. The audio for the video sources, along with an available (3) streams of cloud music, can be shared to any of the (2) surround sound rooms, or (6) stereo listening areas. Integrated into the control system is the security alarm, surveillance camera, lighting, and motorized shades. The building uses a passive ventilation system and with its beach-side local, it does not have any climate control. Clean lines and technology blended with the environment is what sets this project apart, and it is a huge change from the two separate condo units with their dated look.
This was a most unique project for us because it was part of an older MDU building which had a lot of character and building restrictions. One of the biggest challenges was working our client's desires for a nicely integrated home into the restrictions of the building, while being respectful of the neighbors. Specifically, this building does not allow any speakers in the ceiling, all wiring had to be run in fire-rated conduit and fire-stopped on either ends, any devices installed in walls adjoining units had to be fire-rated. We also had to be considerate of the very elaborate design elements throughout the home, including pre-finished wood panel walls, intricate wall paper, millwork and luxurious natural stone. This well known building is home to many different units, and this client made the decision to combine two adjacent units into one large "flat" designed for luxury living with an open floorplan. Technology in these units was non-existent prior to our work, so we had to run new infrastructure for data, voice, video, WiFi, and audio. The clients requests included a system that was simple to operate, elegantly integrated, and with the best performance that we could attain given the limitations of the property. Our creative solutions included a motorized articulating mount for the TV and sound bar over the fireplace, flush mounting nearly all the TVs in the walls, flush mounting an in-ceiling subwoofer cleverly into the fireplace cavity to allow it to perform as an in-wall subwoofer in a small space, and installing speakers low throughout the property, fully invisible behind wallpaper, or into cabinets where available, to allow for other design elements to sparkle. The designer then had the speakers faux painted to nearly disappear. The result is a project that the client is proud of, is simple to operate, and integrates (4) TVs, (2) Apple TVs, (1) BluRay player, and (3) Cable boxes, shared through the custom AV distribution. The audio for the video sources, along with an available (3) streams of cloud music, can be shared to any of the (2) surround sound rooms, or (6) stereo listening areas. Integrated into the control system is the security alarm, surveillance camera, lighting, and motorized shades. The building uses a passive ventilation system and with its beach-side local, it does not have any climate control. Clean lines and technology blended with the environment is what sets this project apart, and it is a huge change from the two separate condo units with their dated look.
Project Year: 2016
Project Cost: $100,001 - $150,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 92625
Others who worked on this project: Jeri Koegel Photography
