When Beautiful
Buildings meet
Today’s Technology
In today’s modern home, technology is one of the key
lifestyle considerations. However, problems can arise when
the continuous drive for bigger, louder and brighter audiovisual experiences come in to conflict with interior design
considerations.
Potential clashes can be avoided by planning and
partnering.
The design of home technology should be planned and
begin as early as possible. If you want any sort of system
then it must never be an afterthought. Whilst this may
appear intimidating or frivolous to a client - as they may not
know what they want nor care too much at that point; the
mantra is always infrastructure, infrastructure, infrastructure.
A knowledgeable audio-visual integrator can work with
architect, designer and client to ensure that multiple
options are available by installing intelligent cabling to
cover a host of eventualities. If this is done correctly then
it not only helps to make the AV integration a simple and
flexible process towards the end of the build, but also allows
upgrades and changes to be made in the future.
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Treating the interior design and technology as two sides
of the same coin makes both jobs infinitely easier. By its
very nature, audio-visual technology demands to be seen
– however if it is designed as part of the interior design as
opposed to an addition to it, then the end result can be so
much more pleasing. Taking this approach is what allows
big TV’s to be hidden from view, appearing from cabinets,
walls or ceilings when required, it allows speakers to be
designed to be unobtrusive or even invisible, and it allows
automated features such as lighting, blinds and curtains to
function with or without user input.
Done correctly, technology integration can actually improve
the experience of an interior space rather than detract from
it. When architects, designers and AV integrators work
together it is amazing what magic can be achieved.
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