Elegance on the water

The challenges:

A considerable percentage of the interior surfaces of the home are exposed concrete allowing no room for error. All cabling had to be precisely positioned (in conduits) at the time of the concrete pours. This also meant that the system design had to be 100% finalised even before the build commenced.

Also due to the unique décor of the home it was essential that at no time did the electronics detract from or impact on the eclectic interior design.

The solution:

Given the clients desire for a powerful, yet simple to operate, control system the automation backbone used was Savant.

In keeping with the clients wishes for quality, yet discretion, where-ever ceiling and wall spaces allowed – including in the theatre room – Stealth invisible speakers were utilised.

In total there are 13 separate zones of audio in this property with five zones of video. The five screens are the most visible component of the technology installed, with almost every other item being concealed.

The Outcome:

The project received the CEDIA ‘Best Integrated Home Installation $150,000 to $250,000’ in 2014.

Savant Home Automation

Founded in 2005 Savant has rapidly grown into one of the world’s foremost luxury Home Automation companies. Heavily influenced by Apples IOS operating system Savant has proven to be intuitive to use, flexible and reliable.

Savant’s flexibility allows it to be used in environments from simple one-room solutions through to multi- such as this home.

Numerous safety commands were integrated into the programming of Savant in this project. For example if the smoke alarm is activated all primary lights turn on, motorised curtains are opened, any external awnings are closed, sirens are activated and the back to base security is called.

Stealth Acoustic speakers

The clients were insistent that wherever possible the technology used should be invisible. The obvious choice in speakers for most areas was Stealth Acoustic. Stealth are full range speakers that are mounted into the structural frame of the wall, and butts up flush with the gyprock.

Once the gyprocking is finished the speakers are painted over (or wallpapered) along with the rest of the wall, causing them to visually disappear.

Our Partners on this Project

Getting a project of this scale completed is only possible when working in partnership. Our project partner for this job include:

Why our customers love us

WOW !! I can't believe my luck in finding such a helpful person. Thanks so much for your help over the phone in fixing the 'sound' problem. I'm so happy and still in awe that someone these days would take the time to be so kind!! I'll never forget the name Len Wallis and if ever need new equipment will certainly make contact. p.s. there is a fairy godmother!! Patricia

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for a first class job at our new home. We have been most impressed with the professionalism and care taken by all Len Wallis staff with every aspect of our job, right from the very first consultation through to the handover today. The whole package was delivered in the most professional manner and we are delighted with the end result. Doug, Balmoral

I wanted to say a huge thanks, in particular to Tim, for all his help with my purchase of my Rega P3 turntable. From the start when he spent 90 minutes with me trying various configurations, then the purchase, then loaning me a turntable when the supplier didn't come through, and explaining & setting it up for me today, the service & advice was impeccable. There was no hint of "the hard sell" like so many other places. Andrew Ashfield

Thank you very much for your help in making my dream come true. I am now the proud owner of a wonderful Hi Fi system that is giving Rose and myself a lot of wonderful listening pleasure. The gamble we took to spend our savings on the amp and the speakers paid off thanks to you. The way you have guided us through this hard decision was very much appreciated. Thank you for your honesty. Gilbert, Erina

We wanted to drop a note saying a MASSIVE thank you for all your help and congratulate you all on a sensational job! You and all the team have really come up with a fantastic result, worked on all the details including the little (and really important) things and making sure everything is absolutely right. The system, products and service have been / are just superb! Mark, Randwick

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