La Scala aimed for perfection in this large home integration project with truly amazing results. From day one there were challenges, such as having to place the wiring panels and equipment rack in two separate locations due to space constraints. It helped that the integrator “supplied nearly every system on the property” minus the pipes in the wall and the boiler. This allowed them to be flexible during the installation, make changes as needed, and better control equipment procurement.
La Scala aimed for perfection in this large home integration project with truly amazing results. From day one there were challenges, such as having to place the wiring panels and equipment rack in two separate locations due to space constraints. It helped that the integrator “supplied nearly every system on the property” minus the pipes in the wall and the boiler. This allowed them to be flexible during the installation, make changes as needed, and better control equipment procurement.
There were many systems integrated into this home, though lighting and audio stood out from the rest. The homeowners can easily control all their systems with the custom-made Crestron user interface. One of their favorite features is the light and dark mode La Scala built in so that the panel changes colors at night. The integrator also added brass analog lighting controls in several areas of the house to add to both functionality and design.
As for the sound in the house? Though most of the system is invisible, the integrator assures us that “it bangs” – you can hear the landscape system for two blocks, they checked. Don’t worry, they added controls so the neighbors aren’t always inundated with their pool party music. In the house, each zone has an auto-sense feature that allows the homeowners to easily switch areas or inputs without having to find a remote.
The judges praised the project. One said, “I love the thought, the attention to detail, the pride in doing right by the client, the passion to be the best.” Another mentioned the “great use of different styles of control panel, faceplates, and the concealed speakers” in this lovely family home.
Perhaps the comment that stood out most is this: “This is how AV should be done and what the Awards should represent. It is an advert for excellence and shows the level CEDIA members can aspire to. As a 4-time award winner - I aspire to be this good.”
Truly a project beyond reproach.
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