Building planning FOCUS Case study – Fitzroy Place, London
PIONEERING WORK in ‘Intelligent Building Technology’ is being succeeded by design and function trends, innovative solutions and applications. A good example is the prestigious building complex at Fitzroy Place in central London, which replaces the former Middlesex Hospital, of which only Fitzrovia Chapel remains. It contains 235 apartments, including
suites, maisonettes and a penthouse designed by interior designer Johnson Naylor, which combine classic English style with a chic, minimalist elegance. The penthouse offers light, luxurious rooms with marble walls in the bathrooms, polished plaster and a roof terrace with bar, cooking area, outdoor TV and audio system. From here, residents can enjoy the spectacular view of London’s West End and the 189m BT Tower. The cabled Gira Smart Building system has been installed in the penthouse to provide maximum comfort and security. It also offers the opportunity to integrate audio, video and monitoring systems, as well as to program the unit based on personal preferences and needs. A KNX control system also permits
the integration of devices from other manufacturers, which communicate in the same programming language – Internet Protocol (IP) – across all aspects, and can be implemented using the single software tool, ETS. Integrating climate control into the KNX
system proved a particular challenge, due to its complexity. Here, individual systems had to be able to communicate with one
another in order to efficiently regulate the temperature in the penthouse: underfloor heating, electric heated floor mats, various fan coil units and a gas fireplace. The sunlight coming in the seven metre high windows also had to be taken into account in the temperature control. The temperature is controlled based on a defined setpoint value. Thermostats in the rooms then ensure efficient, individual temperature regulation. Complex tasks and scenarios are being
controlled by Gira HomeServer. With this and the corresponding intuitive operating devices, users have complete control over their space, receiving status feedback for all functions. The aim of the system technology was to implement this powerful KNX system through a visually appealing and intuitive user interface. The control panels on the walls had to fit in with the clean design of the penthouse. In addition, the touch sensors had to be modern and minimalist. With this in mind, the E22 design line in aluminium was chosen, mounted flat on the wall. Each touch sensor is laser labelled, providing a clear overview of the various functions. Light scenes, heating, ventilation, air conditioning technology and curtain control have all been integrated.
Because specialists at Sound & Vision
offer remote maintenance of their KNX systems as standard, the status of devices can be checked from outside, and any errors can be diagnosed and remedied without the user having to be disturbed. The basis for this is once again the HomeServer and a virtual private network
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