CEDIA
The best of the best
Once again, the CEDIA Awards 2010 brought together some of the best examples of home electronic systems integration in the industry. From penthouses in St. Pancras to 19th century Belgian castles, and everything in between, the event celebrated the true depth of design and installation talent in the residential custom installation sector, from across CEDIA Region 1.
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mongst the winners were
some
o u t s t a n d i n g installations, including that from
Olive AV, who won the Best Media Room under £15,000 category for Kensington Apartment;
the perfect
demonstration of seamless integration within the challenges of a minimalist space. FAB Audio Visual triumphed with Gentleman’s Club in the Best Home Cinema over £100,000 category, which the judges praised as: “A technically flawless solution which will deliver an awesome sound.”
Elsewhere, Prestige Audio’s
The White House proved a clear winner in the Best Integrated Home under £100,000 category, thanks to its sensitive integration of AV, lighting and security control for a cost- conscious client. And, Censys Residential Control won in the Best Integrated Home over £250,000 category for ‘Kasteel Domein Amerloo’; an all- encompassing technological solution for a castle in Belgium that is, quite literally, integration on a monumental scale. Robert Hallam, Chairman of
CEDIA Region 1 and CEDIA Awards Chair of Judges said: “It takes time and effort to enter the CEDIA Awards and we would like to thank all our members for supporting the scheme again this year and we congratulate all those who have taken part. These companies are responsible for raising the bar, both in terms of the
Prestige Audio, The White House
standard of entries and the expectations of what can be achieved. Competition this year was more intense than ever and it has resulted in an exciting and standout event that is a worthy showcase for our industry.”
The winners
Best Integrated Home under £100,000
Winner: Prestige Audio, The White House
This brilliant white home proved the clear winner thanks to its sensitive integration of AV, lighting and security control, for a cost-conscious client. Working to a tight initial budget, Prestige Audio kept high value items to a minimum whilst retaining a keen eye on future expansion for a time when financial constraints eased. A single Crestron touch-panel
is built into the central, leather- clad pillar which is a key feature of the open plan living space on the ground floor. This controls all zones inside and outside the property, including outdoor speakers and the electric sliding patio doors. A Lutron HomeWorks system offers spectacular DMX control of colour change RGB lighting, with an internal waterfall proving especially eye-catching. The first floor is pre-cabled
for the future and simple, twelve button Crestron keypads provide lighting and basic audio-visual control
in
secondary rooms. Larger touch-screens and Lutron blinds will be added later. The
Meanwhile, the gate entry system is connected to the main touch-panel but uses a low cost composite video and balanced audio matrix switcher.
Finalist: SMC, Notting Hill Home
SMC took on the client’s challenge to provide robust, functional technology, future- ready wiring and discreet installation on this family home project. They designed and integrated a multi-room audio, TV,
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helped the homeowner re- discover his love of music by re-using his existing record player and Linn hi-fi system. Pronto remote control ensures an intuitive user experience for all the family.
Finalist: SMC, London Apartment
This impressive apartment refurbishment features a fully distributed centralised TV system for viewing Sky and HotBird satellite; a music system enabled for CD and iPod
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dedicated cinema is equipped with a 1.78:1 projector and a 2.35:1 screen - a compromise the client was happy to make until he upgrades later on.
SMC, Notting Hill Home
security, data network and telecommunications system that fits sympathetically within the contemporary styling of this period property. They’ve also
listening; a Gigabit Ethernet and wireless data network and an integrated telephone system. Two of the six rooms in the property also include dedicated AV source equipment and a second audio zone, driven by a Denon AV receiver. SMC has discreetly installed
all technology within the home and has ensured that it functions easily and simply, with the help of Philips Pronto controllers, and the original Sky and Humax remotes which operate via architecturally integrated dinky links.
Best Integrated Home £100,000 - £250,000
SMC, London Apartment
Winner: Prestige Audio, St Pancras Penthouse
“A truly stunning solution within a challenging and unique environment” was the judges’ verdict on this imaginative system for a triplex penthouse in North London. One intuitive, easy to operate Crestron system integrates the AV, lighting, HVAC, access control and security systems in the property with control provided by TPS-6L touch- panels fitted in the principal rooms. Ease of use was a key factor on this project, so simple touch-screen layouts and engraved buttons prevail. As the property is primarily
used for entertaining, the Pioneer plasma in the main living space is hidden from view when not in use thanks to a bespoke Future Automation lift. In the themed guest bedrooms, LCD screens are concealed
behind custom art picture frames whilst, in the master bedroom, the screen rises automatically, when required, on a motorised pop-up from the foot of the Clive Christian four poster bed. Prestige Audio has effectively
integrated operation of the private Otis lift into the control system. If the property is occupied, the lift call must be authorised from the Crestron panels. If the ‘goodbye’ button is pressed on exiting, the lift is activated, the lights dim to off and the alarm is automatically armed only when the lift has gone. When the client then calls the lift, lights switch on and the alarm is disarmed before he reaches the hallway. Finally, the property has its
own mini-cherry picker for maintenance, due to its 15m ceiling height. This is hidden below a motorised trapdoor lift system and again activated by the Crestron system when necessary.
Highly Commended: LairdKing Ltd, Velinji
From an initial request to upgrade Sky to Sky HD and distribute the feed around this Cornish property, LairdKing Ltd inspired its client to think beyond these modest ambitions. The result is a fully integrated smart system that can be accessed even when the client is away from home in Australia. The installation of a new HD
cabling infrastructure allowed for the existing lighting system to be replaced, and integrated
LairdKing Ltd, Velinji
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