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Kitchen Magic

PROJECT OBJECTIVES & HIGHLIGHTS

2008 CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Best Integrated Home Level II - Gold Level Award Winner

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The main objective of this project was to renovate two city apartments into one home and to create a completely integrated environment. The clients' primary requests were for a seamless integration blended with aesthetics and interior design. All systems were to be integrated with the building's intercom, including audio, video, HVAC, shades and a home network.

The system is based on a Crestron control system, which easily manages the home's subsystems, making operation simple for all members of the family and staff. 

Challenges were presented in the placement of devices, as this is an apartment environment: narrow studs, extremely limited space for racks and low voltage distribution, and very tight tolerances for placement of any device meant finding creative solutions.

The shade control relies on a Lutron Sivoia system which provides whisper quiet operation and effectively manages natural light and heat by the astronomical timeclock feature of the control processor. Crestron thermostats concurrently control the climate of the home. T he apartment has western exposures with large windows, requiring multiple thermostats.  Easy access to the various zones was simplified by the integration of the thermostats with the central control system of the home.  Additionally, remote temperature sensors help to promote the décor by keeping walls clean.

Lighting control of this home is one of its many unique and easy-to-use features. Combined with quality interior design, various lighting scenes with different light levels enhance the décor and create the appropriate ambiance for any mood or situation.

Simple operation of the kitchen plasma display is enabled by a lift operated through the control system.  With the press of one button from the remote or the touchpanel labeled DVD or Cable the TV rises and the correct input is automaticaly selected. Hitting the Off button neatly stores the television for a clean aesthetic.

The clients enjoy creating iTunes playlists, so an iPod dock was an absolute must, and is undoubtedly one of their favorite features. Music from the iPod and other sources is accessible from various touchpanels throughout the home.

High-rise living at its finest

 

 

Ultra Chic Award Winning Integration

 

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Comfort and Control with a View

 

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Simple and Easy

 

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The Heart of the Controls

 

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Lighting Controls

 

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SOLUTIONS

 

The end result of this project is exactly what the clients asked for, and even more. They had initially cut some items from their wish list to stay within targeted design and budget requirements, but ultimately proceeded with full integration of their new home.


With a multi-room audio system, they are able to access their music collections from just about anywhere in the grand apartment, and hear it from everywhere or only one room - whatever suits them. The final installed system offers extensive options and extreme convenience, creating a streamlined lifestyle and a comfortable, engaging atmosphere throughout the entire home.

 

To find out more about how you can have this award-winning technology installed into your home or your client's, contact EDG at (732) 650-9800 or solutions@edgonline.com.

 


EQUIPMENT LIST

(AUDIO SOURCES)

(1) Integra DTC-9.4 7.1 Pre-Amp Processor

(1) Speakercraft  MultiChannel Amplifier BB1265-R

(1) Rotel  FM Tuner RT-1085

(1) Sirius  Plug-in Tuner Module SC-H1

(1) Integra  CD Changer CDC-3.4

(1) Crestron  iPod Dock CEN-IDOC

(2) Speakercraft  Speaker AIM LCR3

(2) Speakercraft  Speaker Bracket BKT84600

(2) B&W  Speaker CCM65

(5) Speakercraft  Volume Control VSI60

(3) B&W  Speaker CCM746S

(2) B&W  Speaker CWM650

(1) Sirius  Satellite Antenna SR-3652

(1250) Monster Cable  Speaker Wire 14/4

(1) Crestron  Docking Station TPMC8XDS

(1) Integra  Surround Receiver DTR5.8

(1) Pioneer  Elite 60 Pro1540

(2) B&W  Black FloorStanding Speaker XTC

(1) B&W  Black Center Channel XT4

(1) Triad  Subwoofer InWall Bronze6

(2) Speakercraft  Speakers (for rears) AIM LCR

(2) Speakercraft  Speakers (for sides) AIM WIDE

(VIDEO SOURCES)

(1) Fujitsu  P42XTA51US

(1) Sharp  Display LC32GP1U

(1) Sony  BluRay Player BDP500

(CONTROL SYSTEM)

(1) Crestron  Control Processor CP2E

( 1) Crestron  Audio Matrix Switcher CNXPAD8A

(3) Crestron  Power Supply CNPWSI-75

(1) AudioAuthority  Video Matrix Switcher AVX-661

(2) Crestron  Touchpanel TPS2000L

(1) Gefen  HDMI Cable CAB-HDMIx-10MM

(3) Gefen  HDMI Cable CAB-HDMIx-50MM

(2) Crestron  Remote ML600

(2) Crestron  Gateway CNRFGWA418 RF

(1) Magnum Dynalab  FM Antenna ST-2

(250) Turtle & Hughes  Touchpanel bundled cable

(150) Turtle & Hughes  Television Bundled Cable

(2) Middle Atlantic  (includes rack, casterbase, rackshelves, ventilation, wire management, surge suppression, etc.) AXS-SYS

(1) Crestron  Touchpanel TPMC8X

(1) Crestron  Room Controller CNXRM

(17) Lutron  Seetouch Base Unit ST-NB

(17) Lutron  Initial Engraved Set SKD-6BRL-WH-E

(17) Lutron  Final Engraved Set SKD-6BRL-WH-E

(19) Lutron  Claro Wallplate CW-1-WH

(1) Lutron  Processor H8P5-120

(1) Lutron  Low Voltage Enclosure HWI-LV32-120

(2) Lutron  Resi Dimming Cabinet HWBP-8D-20-120L3

(2) Lutron  Module Interface HWI-MI-120

(8) Lutron  4Zone Dimming Module w/ AutoDetect Load Sensing HW-RPM-4A-120

(2) Lutron  4Zone Dimming Module HW-RPM-4U-120

(2) Lutron  2000Watt Power Booster NGRX-PB-WH-CGP654

(17) Lutron  Keypad Connectors KP-Conn

(1) Lutron  Color Decora Wired 500W Electronic Transformer  HWD-5NE

(1) Lutron  Decora Wired 1000W Dimmer HWD-10D-WH

(2) Lutron  Dimming Panel Override Switch

(1)  Lutron  Sivoia Shade Interface Q96

(2) Ditek  Serial Port Surge Suppressor DTK-DB9

(1) Ditek  120 Volt Critical Load Surge Protector DTK120S20A

(3000) CSC  Lutron 600V Low Voltage Tray Cable   

(7) Crestron  Thermostat CHV-TSTATW

(7) Crestron  Temperature Sensor CHV-RTS

(3) Crestron  Software loaded to PCs  xPanel

(1) Viking  Loop/Ring Detector LBD-2

(1) D-Link  PoE 16 Port 10/100 Switch

(1) APC  SmartUPS Power Supply






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