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Home technology is bringing much to our modern lifestyle – and it just keeps on getting ever more sophisticated. Ahead of this month’s Home Technology Event at London’s ExCel, one of its guest speakers Sean Cochrane explains why he feels the industry is evolving
DESIGNER: TELL US ABOUT COCHRANE DESIGN AND HOME TECHNOLOGY? SEAN COCHRANE: Technology in interior design and its application is evolving at a rapid pace. Cochrane Design works closely with clients on high end projects where we create the initial concept and guide it through the construction process to the final finish. These schemes typically include bespoke
cabinetry and furniture design, the dressing of soft furnishings and the significant details that make a project a home. When designing and developing a large private residence, electronic technology can and will evolve over that period. Increasingly, our clients demand the
latest and the very best audio systems, TV screens for living spaces as well as bathrooms and kitchens, home cinemas, lighting, HVAC
and so on. As a result, it is hugely important for our profession to keep abreast of these changes whilst the build progresses and do all that we can to future-proof the property with the best technology available.
DESIGNER: WHAT ARE THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY TRENDS? COCHRANE: The good news is that more recently there seems to be a move towards more user-friendly systems. Sonos, the multi-room audio company, for example has a very ‘A plus B equals C’ approach. These integrated systems in the past have been quite worrying in terms of complexity and expense. With the advance of these simpler
systems, designers and architects can move forward feeling confident that they can provide clients with systems that will work.
Above: CEDIA Awards 2011 Finalist, Grahams HiFi. Best Integrated Home Over 100k
Below: CEDIA Awards 2010 - Highly Commended, ➔ LairdKing Ltd, Velinji Project
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