Technology Designed Around the View
Controls, speakers and sensors were positioned with the architect, so nothing interrupts the glass, the open rooms or the line of the coast. From the terrace, the house shows no technology at all.
- Location
- Pacific Coast, California
- Scope
- Lighting, Shading, Audio/Video, Networking, Security
Overlooking the Pacific, this contemporary residence was designed around openness, natural light, and uninterrupted ocean views. PROJECT: automate designed one system for the whole house that sits within the architecture and gives the owners simple control of every room.
The architecture of Pacific Horizon Residence was created to maintain a constant connection with the surrounding coastline. Expansive glass, open living spaces, and carefully selected natural materials shaped the character of the home.
The technology needed to support that vision without competing with it. PROJECT: automate planned every system around the architecture, placing controls, speakers, sensors, equipment, and wiring where they would remain discreet and visually unobtrusive.
Eight systems, one residence.
Lighting, shading, entertainment, climate, security and the network were planned together, so the technology recedes and only the way the house behaves remains.
- Whole-home control from one interface
- Architectural lighting and scene control
- Automated shades and privacy control
- Multi-room audio and video distribution
- Dedicated media and entertainment spaces
- Enterprise-grade networking and Wi-Fi
- Integrated surveillance and access control
- Energy monitoring and power management
Every System, Working Together
One Interface for the Whole Home
Lighting, shades, climate, entertainment, security, and selected exterior systems are brought together through one intuitive control experience. Instead of managing multiple applications or interfaces, the homeowners can adjust individual rooms or set the whole house with a single scene: Welcome, Entertain, Evening or Away.
Lighting That Complements the Architecture
A centralized lighting system provides precise control throughout the interior and exterior spaces. Carefully programmed scenes adjust the atmosphere for everyday living, entertaining, dining, and relaxation. Exterior and landscape lighting also highlight the architecture after sunset while maintaining a warm, understated appearance.
Comfort, Privacy and Natural Light
Automated shading helps manage the home’s expansive glass without compromising its ocean views. The shades can respond to the time of day, sunlight, temperature or a personal scene, reducing glare, protecting interior finishes and giving privacy when it is wanted.
Entertainment Without Visual Clutter
Audio and video systems were integrated into the residence with minimal visual impact. Architectural speakers deliver balanced sound across the primary living areas, while discreet displays and centralized equipment preserve the clean interior design. Music and film follow the homeowners from the living rooms out to the terrace.
A Network Built for the Entire Home
Every system in the house depends on the network, so it was engineered first: consistent wired and wireless coverage across the rooms, the outdoor entertaining areas, the cameras, the control system and the high-bandwidth entertainment equipment.
Quiet, Connected Protection
Integrated surveillance, access control, and remote monitoring provide greater awareness without making the residence feel dominated by security equipment. Homeowners can view cameras, receive alerts, verify visitors, and manage entry points whether they are at home or away.
The Result
The technology supports the architecture without becoming the focus. Every system works in the background, and what the owners notice day to day is comfort, privacy and calm.
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