Home Theatre, Multi-Room & Home Automation
System Price $350,000

System Includes:

Custom Home Theatre, Living Room Media System, Multi-Room Audio-Visual, Home Automation, Lighting Control, Blind Control, Security, Access Control, Network, Installation & Programming

Overview

The owners of this home wanted to create a very resort-style living environment that could be controlled very simply. They also wanted a lot of automated home management depending on which family member was entering and exiting the house and the ability to monitor this. The system that was designed had to cover all facets of automation including lighting, security, biometric access control, networking, and audio-visual including a discrete home theatre.

The family consists of parents and their four children in their teenage years. The parents wanted to create an environment within which their kids would want to spend more time at home. Areas such as the gymnasium, theatre room, and entertaining spaces were critical to achieving this goal. The lower level of the house was created as an environment within which to entertain and socialise and features a custom bar, a complete concealable home theatre system, a large entertaining space, a sauna, and a fully equipped gymnasium.

The main living level features a large alfresco entertaining area and a motorised TV which allows visual sources to be displayed in this area without having a fixed permanently viewable TV impacting on the aesthetics of the space when not in use. The Living room audio-visual also had to be invisible, so Stealth Acoustics speakers were installed in this area with an Ultralift motorised mercury TV Lift. Each of the bedrooms features Stealth Acoustics invisible speakers which had to be integrated in amongst the ceiling installed heating and cooling systems.

At the rear of the house, there is another entertaining area featuring a swimming pool complete with outdoor music.

Home Automation allows the client to control every area of their home and set entertainment scenes covering all facets from the touch of a button. Lighting and blinds are also on-timers to operate in conjunction with light levels, sunrise, and sunset. Control4 enabled us to achieve everything the client desired in this home. Control4 lighting control was used for automating all of the lighting and blinds within the home. A Control4 intercom system is combined with a Biometric fingerprint reader and a Ness automated alarm system to provide security monitoring of the property and complete access control. Control4 is also integrated into the Lilin NVR and cameras so that all of the cameras can be viewed within one app. A Pakedge network supplies the backbone to the complete system and allows the home system to be monitored for stable and reliable operation.

Every facet of this home is incredibly detailed and impressive. The client’s request was that the theatre had to totally disappear but still perform. A Barco Projector was installed within an Ultralift motorised projector lift and a Screen Innovations cinemascope slate electric screen was concealed in the roof cavity for the visual part of the theatre. Audio is provided by Anthem Statement electronics with concealed Martin Logan speakers. The front speakers were built into a custom acoustically transparent false wall.

This project is a stunning example of what can be achieved in a modern home utilising home automation. It also showcases the level of detail that the team at LifeStyle Store goes to when completing a system of this nature for a client.

The owners of this Woolwich home wanted to create a resort-style living environment that could be controlled simply and easily. Exquisitely designed by BKH Architects to complement the magnificence of its iconic Harbour Bridge backdrop, this brand-new residence commands east-facing water views of the city skyline. The owners requested a lot of automated home management, with individual scenes triggered depending on which family member was entering and exiting the house, and they wanted the ability to monitor this. The system to be designed had to cover all facets of automation — lighting, security, biometric access control, networking, and audiovisual, including a home theatre. The family consists of parents and their four teenage children, and the parents dreamed of creating an environment so that their children would want to spend more time at home.

Areas such as the gymnasium, theatre room, and entertainment spaces were critical to achieving this goal. The lower level of the house is dedicated to entertaining and socialising and features a formal lounge with a custom marble wet bar, a complete concealable home theatre system, a large entertaining space, a fully equipped gymnasium, and a steam room handcrafted in terrazzo.

The client’s request was that the theatre totally disappear, yet still perform. A Barco projector was installed within an Ultralift motorised projector lift and a Screen Innovations CinemaScope electric screen was concealed in the roof cavity for the visual aspect of the theatre. Audio is provided by Anthem Statement electronics with concealed Martin Logan speakers. The front speakers were built into a custom front acoustic wall.

The main living level accommodates a spacious alfresco entertaining area with harbour views, as well as a living room with a motorised TV that allows visual sources to be displayed without using a fixed TV, which would have a negative impact on the space when not in use. This living space and all bedrooms feature Stealth Acoustics invisible speakers that had to be integrated into the ceiling and installed among integrated heating and cooling systems built into the ceiling panels. The convection cooling and heating systems are monitored and regulated by Control4, as are the heated terrazzo floors throughout the home.

At the rear of the house is another entertaining area with a swimming pool and outdoor music. Automation allows the family to control every area of their home and set entertainment scenes from the touch of a button. Lighting and blinds are also on-timers to operate in conjunction with light levels, sunrise, and sunset. “Control4 enabled us to achieve everything that the client desired in this home,” explains Vinod Christie-David, managing director of LifeStyle Store. “Panelised lighting was used to automate all lighting and blinds within the home. A Control4 intercom system is combined with a biometric fingerprint reader and a Ness automated alarm system to provide security monitoring of the property and complete access control. Control4 is also integrated into the security cameras so that all cameras can be viewed within one app. A Pakedge network supplies the backbone to the complete system and allows the system to be monitored.”

Every facet of this home is incredibly detailed and impressive. From the awe-inspiring skylit foyer with wall-to-wall Italian marble, through to the heated terrazzo floors and gold leaf feature pieces throughout the home, no detail was overlooked. This project is a stunning example of what can be achieved in a modern home that utilises home automation. It also showcases the level of detail that the team at LifeStyle Store goes to when completing a system of this nature for a client.

Installation Overview

• Year of installation: 2017
• Suburb: Woolwich

Theatre Room Equipment:

• Barco Orion Cinemascope HD DLP Projector
• Screen Innovations 132″ 2.35:1 Slate Electric Cinema Screen
• Anthem D2V Reference A/V Processor
• Anthem Statement Series A5 Power Amplifier
• Anthem Statement Series A2 Power Amplifier
• Primare BD32 Blu-Ray Player
• Isotek Sigmas Power Conditioner
• Martin Logan Edge In-Wall Main Speakers
• Martin Logan Edge In-Wall Centre Speaker
• Stealth Acoustics LR3 “Invisible” Rear Speakers x 2 Pairs
• 2 x Paradigm Seismic 110 10″ Subwoofers
• Control4 EA3 Home Theatre Room Controller

Living Room 5.1 System:

• Samsung 65″ LED Television
• Ultralift Mercury 65 Motorised Television Lift
• Stealth Acoustics LR3 “Invisible” Main & Centre Speakers
• Stealth Acoustics LR8 “Invisible” Rear Speakers x 2
• Stealth Acoustics B30 “Invisible” Subwoofer
• Stealth Acoustics 255R Subwoofer Amplifier
• Control4 EA1 Home Controller

Dining Room:

• Stealth Acoustics LR3 “Invisible” In-Ceiling Speakers x 2
• Control4 Zone Amplifier & Music Streamer

Kitchen:

• Stealth Acoustics LR3 “Invisible” In-Ceiling Speakers x 2
• Control4 Zone Amplifier & Music Streamer

Main Outdoor Terrace:

• Stealth Acoustics LR3 “Invisible” In-Ceiling Speakers x 4
• Control4 Zone Amplifier & Music Streamer

Powder Room:

• Stealth Acoustics LR3 “Invisible” In-Ceiling Speakers x 2
• Control4 Zone Amplifier & Music Streamer

Garage:

• Stealth Acoustics LR3 “Invisible” In-Ceiling Speakers x 2
• Control4 Zone Amplifier & Music Streamer

Gym:

• Samsung LED Televisions x 2
• Vogels Pivoting Arm TV Brackets
• Stealth Acoustics LR8 “Invisible” Speakers x 6
• Stealth Acoustics B30 “Invisible” Subwoofer
• Stealth Acoustics 255R Subwoofer Amplifier
• Control4 EA1 Home Controller

Steam Room:

• Paradigm Marine In-Ceiling Speakers x 2
• Control4 Zone Amplifier & Music Streamer

Swimming Pool Area:

• Paradigm Garden “Rock” Speakers x 2
• Control4 Zone Amplifier & Music Streamer

Master Bedroom:

• Stealth Acoustics LR8 “Invisible” In-Ceiling Speakers x 2
• Control4 Zone Amplifier & Music Streamer

Master Bedroom Ensuite:

• Stealth Acoustics LR8 “Invisible” In-Ceiling Speakers x 2
• Control4 Zone Amplifier & Music Streamer

Bedroom+

• Bedroom 1:
  - Stealth Acoustics LR8 “Invisible” In-Ceiling Speakers x 2
  - Control4 Zone Amplifier & Music Streamer
  
• Bedroom 2:
  - Stealth Acoustics LR8 “Invisible” In-Ceiling Speakers x 2
  - Control4 Zone Amplifier & Music Streamer
  
• Bedroom 3:
  - Stealth Acoustics LR8 “Invisible” In-Ceiling Speakers x 2
  - Control4 Zone Amplifier & Music Streamer
  
• Bedroom 4:
  - Stealth Acoustics LR8 “Invisible” In-Ceiling Speakers x 2
  - Control4 Zone Amplifier & Music Streamer
  
• Bedroom 5:
  - Stealth Acoustics LR8 “Invisible” In-Ceiling Speakers x 2
  - Control4 Zone Amplifier & Music Streamer

Multi-Room Audio-Visual System Core Components:

• Control4 EA5 Home Controller
• Control4 EA1 Home Controllers x 4
• Control4 16×16 Audio Matrix Switcher
• Control4 Music Streaming Outputs x 7
• Control4 8 Channel Amplifiers x 4
• Control4 8 Source, 8 Room HDMI Matrix Switcher
• Control4 SR260 Room Controllers x 4
• Isotek Aquarius Power Conditioner
• Isotek Polaris Power Conditioners x 2

Home Automation System Intercom:

• Control4 DS2 Intercom Station at Front Gate
• Control4 DS2 Intercom Station at Front Door
• Biometric Fingerprint Readers at Front Gate and Front Door
• Control4 Internal Touch Screens x 3

Security System:

• Ness M1 Automated Security Station
• Automated Access Control
• Lilin 16 Channel NVR
• Lilin Security Cameras

Automated Lighting:

• Control4 Premium Home Automation Controller
• Control4 In-Wall Keypads x 48
• Control4 8 Channel Lighting Dimmers x 8
• Control4 8 Channel Lighting & Device Control Relays x 21
• Control4 8 Channel IO Relay Extenders x 2
• Control4 5 Slot Lighting Enclosures x 6

Network:

• Pakedge RK1 Wireless Router
• Pakedge 24 Port POE Managed Network Switches x 3
• Pakedge Network Wireless Manager
• Pakedge High-Performance Wireless Access Points x 8

Photography: BKH Architects