Case Study // Currumbin Retreat - Integrated Smart Home AV Experience for a Luxury Home by HNKN

Currumbin Retreat
An Integrated Smart Home AV Experience

Builder: HNKN

Architect: Jayson Pate Design

Location: Currumbin, Queensland, Australia

Project Goal: To design and install a sophisticated and user-friendly integrated system throughout the newly constructed Currumbin Retreat, a luxury home built by HNKN, enhancing the homeowner's experience with seamless entertainment, intuitive control of environmental elements, and discreet aesthetics.

BG AudioVisual's Role: Smart home solution provider, encompassing system design, equipment procurement, installation and AV support.

Project Overview:

Currumbin Retreat, a stunning high-end home meticulously built by HNKN in the picturesque Currumbin area of Queensland, aimed to provide its owners with an unparalleled living experience. A key component of this vision was the integration of state-of-the-art technology that was both powerful and seamlessly integrated into the architectural design, offering intuitive control over entertainment and the home's environment. BG AudioVisual was engaged early in the development process to collaborate with HNKN and the homeowners to create a bespoke, integrated solution tailored to the unique needs and high standards of this exceptional property.

Challenges:

• Discreet Integration in a High-End Build: The owners emphasized the need for technology to be present but not obtrusive, complementing the architectural excellence and high-quality finishes of the home. This required meticulous attention to detail in equipment placement, wiring concealment, and the aesthetic of control interfaces.
• User-Friendly Control for a Comprehensive System: The integrated system encompassed audio, video, lighting, shades, and windows, demanding an intuitive and straightforward control interface accessible to all household members, regardless of their technical proficiency.
• Customization for a Unique Luxury Home: The bespoke nature of the HNKN-built home meant that the integrated system needed to be precisely tailored to the specific layout, design features, and environmental control requirements of each area.
• Outdoor Integration to Enhance Lifestyle: The outdoor spaces, integral to the luxury coastal living experience, required robust and seamlessly integrated audio solutions and control.

BG AudioVisual's Solution:

BG AudioVisual adopted a highly collaborative and detail-oriented approach, working closely with HNKN and Tripfix Electrical to deliver a seamless and premium integrated smart home experience that matched the exceptional quality of Currumbin Retreat. Key elements of the solution included:

• Whole-Home Integrated Systems:
  • Premium Multi-Room Audio Throughout: A high-fidelity wireless multi-room audio system from Sonos was strategically implemented throughout the home, providing exceptional sound quality via discreet architectural speakers that blended seamlessly into the interior design.
  • Artistically Integrated Video Displays: Sleek and artful Samsung Frame TVs were utilized throughout the home (85-inch in the living area, 65-inch in the master suite, and 43-inch in the gym), mounted with near-invisible connections to enhance the aesthetic. All video sources were seamlessly distributed and controlled via the Savant smart home control system.
  • Dedicated Home Theatre Experience: A dedicated home theatre in select areas featured a high-performance 4K BenQ projector for stunning visuals, a powerful Denon AV receiver for immersive audio processing, and a Definitive Technology 7.1 surround sound Dolby Atmos system for a truly cinematic experience, all seamlessly integrated with the Savant control.
  • Intelligent Lighting Design and Control: A sophisticated dynalite control system, fully integrated with Savant, allowed for dimming and scene control, enhancing the ambiance and highlighting the architectural features of the HNKN build.
  • Automated Privacy Control: Motorized shades and windows, seamlessly integrated with the Savant system, provided effortless control over natural light, privacy, and ventilation, contributing to energy efficiency and comfort within the luxury home.
  • Unified Savant Smart Home Control: The Savant smart home control system served as the central hub, providing an intuitive and consistent interface for managing all integrated functions – audio, video, lighting, shades, and windows – via elegant touch panels and a customized mobile app tailored to the homeowners' preferences.

• Outdoor Entertainment Integration:
  • Outdoor speakers, integrated with the Sonos system and controlled by Savant, extended the high-quality audio experience to the pool and lounge areas, enhancing the outdoor lifestyle synonymous with a luxury coastal home.
• Robust Network Foundation: A high-performance Ubiquiti network infrastructure provided the backbone for seamless communication and reliable operation of all integrated systems within the technologically advanced home.

Outcome and Benefits:

The integrated smart home solutions provided by BG AudioVisual seamlessly complemented the exceptional design and construction of the HNKN-built Currumbin Retreat, delivering a truly luxurious and technologically advanced living experience. Key benefits included:

• Enhanced Luxury Living: The seamless integration of high-end audio-visual systems, including Sonos audio throughout and aesthetically integrated Samsung Frame TVs, along with intelligent environmental controls managed by Savant, elevated the comfort, convenience, and overall enjoyment of the luxury home. The dedicated home theatre with BenQ, Denon, and Definitive Technology, also controlled by Savant, provided an exceptional entertainment space.
• Intuitive and Effortless Control: The Savant smart home control system provided a user-friendly interface for managing all aspects of the home's technology, simplifying daily routines and enhancing the living experience.
• Discreet Integration and Aesthetic Harmony: The carefully planned and executed installations respected the architectural integrity and high-quality finishes of the HNKN build, ensuring technology enhanced rather than detracted from the home's design, particularly with the artful integration of the Samsung Frame TVs.
• Premium Audio and Visual Experiences: The combination of Sonos for whole-home audio and the high-performance home theatre components delivered exceptional entertainment quality throughout the home, all under the seamless control of Savant.
• Increased Comfort and Convenience: Automated lighting, shades, and windows, managed by Savant, provided enhanced comfort, privacy, and energy efficiency.
• Reliable and Future-Ready System: The robust infrastructure and scalable design ensured long-term reliability and the ability to integrate future technological advancements with the Savant system.
• Exceptional Client Satisfaction: The homeowners and HNKN expressed satisfaction with BG AudioVisual's professionalism, attention to detail, and the seamless integration of technology, all orchestrated by the Savant control system, complementing their vision for this luxury high-end home.

The Currumbin Retreat project exemplifies BG AudioVisual's expertise in creating sophisticated and seamlessly integrated smart home solutions for discerning clients and prestigious builders.

By meticulously tailoring the audiovisual, lighting, shading, and window control, featuring Sonos audio, Samsung Frame TVs, and a dedicated home theatre with BenQ, Denon, and Definitive Technology, all managed by the intuitive Savant platform, BG AudioVisual enhanced the exceptional quality and lifestyle offered by this HNKN-built residence. This project underscores BG AudioVisual's commitment to delivering bespoke, high-performance technology solutions that meet the unique demands of luxury living and the standards of high-end construction.