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Mountaintop Luxury & Convenience
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ABOUT THIS PROJECT
Displaying an impressive blend of elegance, rustic charm and inviting simplicity, this stunning 12,000-square-foot mountain home is powered by the best of custom integration, resulting in effortless convenience, entertainment, comfort and peace of mind. Over 100 Lutron lighting scenes deliver customized brightness for every occasion. Surveillance zones are configured to capture footage of the wildlife that can be seen on the grounds daily. A premium audio video experience can be found almost anywhere in the house with the finest that Sony, Samsung, Origin and Savant have to offer. The Savant control system enables flawless, intuitive operation of every system component. In the event of power outages, the RoseWater Energy system automatically supplies continuous power conditioning and includes large scale battery storage. This project demonstrates that focused vision and attention to detail can produce the ultimate integrated technology experience without sacrificing a home’s aesthetic, a hallmark of the Fusion tailored approach. Immaculate design and implementation of décor and technology combine to realize the homeowners’ vision of providing themselves and their guests the ability to enjoy the property on their terms.
CHALLENGE
The Fusion team fully utilized their expertise throughout this project to overcome technology and partner challenges. The homeowners’ unyielding vision for their home automation tested our team’s abilities: they wanted their control system to mimic the system of their existing home, particularly lighting scenes and surveillance. However, during the four-years from project design to finish, the project experienced production delays due to Covid, and Savant and Lutron product and licensing changes necessitated additional training, workarounds and redesigns. Fusion technicians worked tirelessly into late evening hours to program and reprogram over 100 complex lighting scenes and surveillance zones to the client’s exact specifications. Loss of job knowledge, continuity and project notes with an electrician change mid-project was another obstacle. Surveillance changes were requested at the end of the project, with camera moves and additions to fulfill client needs. To accommodate the RoseWater Energy Hub system, the builder faced challenges in retrofitting the home’s structure with fortification to withstand the weight of the unit and ensure adequate space for cleaning around the system; at the installation phase, Fusion and RoseWater technicians partnered together to bring the system into the home piece by piece.
SOLUTION
These clients value continuity, consistency and excellence. Their impeccable, fully-integrated home is a testament to their precise vision and preferences. Every detail of this home was meticulously planned. From a technology standpoint, full integration of surveillance, security, lighting, audio and video through Savant provides unparalleled operational convenience. A Luma X20 series with AI paired with IC Realtime and Visualint cameras ensures that wildlife on the property can always be captured on camera. Music can be enjoyed through Origin speakers and Savant soundbars from the billiard room to the dog park with 22 zones of audio distribution in Savant AVOIP. Personalized lighting scenes with the Lutron QSX system in every room provide specific illumination for spaces within spaces and set the mood for entertaining and relaxation. Samsung Terrace TVs outside and Sony TVs inside are fully distributed with fiber and Savant 10Gb AVOIP, allowing for fast, continuous viewing experiences throughout the home. The RoseWater Energy system enables the property to withstand power outages and surges. Overall, this project exemplifies the homeowners’ commitment to seamless technology that allows enjoyment of their surroundings in the ways that are most important to them, all while maintaining the exquisite aesthetic of their home.
KEY TECHNOLOGIES
- Lutron lighting
- Origin Acoustics speakers
- Bowers & Wilkins speakers
- Rosewater Surge Protection
- Samsung Terrace TVs
- Savant automation
- Savant sound bars
- Sony Bravia OLED TVs
- Luma surveillance
- Visualint surveillance
Starry Night Theater
2023 CE Pro Home of the Year Gold Winner, Best Home Theater Between $25K-$100K
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
Technology meets luxury and personalization in this beautiful theater. Enhancing the standard theater elements of projector, screen, lighting, sound and seating results in a truly immersive experience. The Sony projector, Screen Innovations screen, Control4 lighting and Bowers & Wilkins audio integrated with Control4 automation provided the essential theater components. After those selections, the homeowners prioritized their budget to deliver features most important to them – a stunning starry night ceiling and premium Octane seating. This theater proves that you can revolutionize a small space for less than six figures without sacrificing aesthetics, convenience, functionality or luxury.
CHALLENGES & COMPROMISES
Because this project was technically a renovation, Fusion thoroughly investigated the room infrastructure before starting to avoid surprises and project interruptions. After gutting the second level space, an electrician brought in needed power, Fusion technicians pre-wired the room and moved the network drops. These initial steps resulted in an overall smooth project that required minimal technological workarounds. Screen Innovations assisted with integration of LED lights into Control4 on the projector screen. Unfortunately, Control4 accessibility was compromised due to the room switch locations, which prohibited the use of a Control4 keypad. The biggest challenges were maintaining aesthetic integrity within the room. Color matching emerged as a consistent theme. From shades, faceplates, to cabinetry and granite, the Fusion team partnered with the contractor to hunt down matching components from several different manufacturers and suppliers. Optimizing the sound of the room was achieved by teamwork with the contractor to move up wall cabinets for speaker positioning. To keep the desired room aesthetic, traditional acoustic panels were installed in the front and front sides of the theater and acoustically transparent movie posters were installed in the back of the room.
PROJECT STAND OUTS
Outstanding clients with a focused vision for their home theater made this an exemplary project. This theater is anything but a sterile space! A combination of cutting-edge technology, ultimate comfort and personal touches produced a room that is now used for entertainment, relaxation and connecting with family and friends. From a technology standpoint, full automation and control through Control4 provides operational convenience, even down to lighting programmed to integrate with theater commands. Bowers & Wilkins speakers paired with custom acoustic panels ensure optimal audio. But the luxury doesn’t stop with technology. Lutron motorized blackout shades and custom Octane theater chairs with recline, massage and heat features ensure a true immersive experience. Twinkle speed and brightness levels of the starry night ceiling can be adjusted with Control4 for an extra wow factor. Film posters that represent the clients’ favorite movies double as acoustic panels. Although having a home with a dedicated theater is impressive in and of itself, the homeowners also utilize the space to unwind with a book or enjoy a few minutes of solitude in their luxurious theater chairs. To top it off, the theater boasts personalized signage and the clients’ favorite movie snacks, making it uniquely their own. experiences throughout the home. The RoseWater Energy system enables the property to withstand power outages and surges. Overall, this project exemplifies the homeowners’ commitment to seamless technology that allows enjoyment of their surroundings in the ways that are most important to them, all while maintaining the exquisite aesthetic of their home.
KEY TECHNOLOGIES
- Bowers & Wilkins speakers
- Octane Seating
- Control4 Automation
- Sony 4K Laser Projector
- Lutron motorized shades
- Screen Innovations Black Diamond projection screen
Fully Integrated Luxury Home
Featured in CE Pro
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
This home boasts technology with unparalleled quality and performance throughout. From the Ambisonic outdoor audio system to the McIntosh powered dedicated home theater, enjoying a premium audio video experience can be found in almost every room. These homeowners value convenience and excellence with an appreciation for clean lines and understated technology. Their dedicated home theater is the perfect representation of the clients’ vision and lifestyle – it has everything! A McIntosh system, Bowers & Wilkins speakers, custom Screen Innovations screen, Sony laser projector, floor to ceiling paneling, a customized Gemini constellation ceiling and customized seating combine for the ultimate theater. Although the Fusion team started this project after the home was fully constructed, they accomplished installation and programming of a whole home system despite unforeseen obstacles. This project proves that surpassing client expectations with outstanding, reliable systems is always attainable.
CHALLENGES & COMPROMISES
Undertaking this project mid-construction challenged the Fusion team at every turn. However, flexible clients were key to achieving project deliverables. Without any documentation or schematics on wiring and sheetrock already installed, this project suffered considerable delays. To find speaker installations completed by the contractor, technicians had to tone for each location. Fundamental tasks required significant workarounds. The family room fireplace design dictated an untraditionally high TV mount that involved the use of a mechanical lift and reframing the fireplace to recess the lift. In the theater, rewiring for Atmos layout required reframing studs to install the back boxes for the in-wall and ceiling Bowers & Wilkins speakers. Outside, technicians worked against landscape terrain to bury two subwoofers on an incline to produce the desired audio output. Because the client trusted the Fusion team to cut into their newly constructed home’s sheetrock and slate to accomplish the install, Fusion succeeded in delivering a completed project to client satisfaction.
PROJECT STAND OUTS
This client was committed to excellent quality throughout their home, especially the outdoor AV and home theater. In the theater, combining a full high-end McIntosh surround sound system with Bowers & Wilkins speakers and adding fabric and acoustic panels from floor to ceiling produces an incredible audio experience. The fabric and acoustic panels accentuate the feel of the room along with the customized reclining theater chairs. The Sony laser projector and custom Screen Innovations screen provide outstanding video. However, what truly sets the aesthetic of this theater apart is the custom designed Gemini constellation ceiling, a nod to the homeowners’ twin children. The entire home boasts Control4 automation, integrated with Control4 lighting, the home’s security system, Sony OLED TVs, Origin Acoustic in-ceiling speakers and Sonos Arc soundbars throughout the living spaces and bedrooms. Although overcoming the wiring challenges of this home overshadowed most of this project, achieving the client’s vision in spite of those challenges is a true testament to the Fusion team’s ability to adapt and persevere.
KEY TECHNOLOGIES
- Ambisonic outdoor speakers and subwoofers
- Origin Acoustics in-ceiling loudspeakers
- Sonos ARC soundbars
- Control4 automation
- Control4 lighting
- Bowers & Wilkins speakers
- McIntosh amplification
- Dolby Atmos surround sound
- Sony OLED TVs
- Sony laser projection
- Screen Innovations projection screen
LAKE KEOWEE HOME OF THE YEAR PROJECT
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ABOUT THIS PROJECT
Impeccably designed and curated, this lakefront property was crafted to reflect the homeowners’ passions and hobbies: art, nature, wine, music, entertaining and travel. Although the homeowners sought state-of the-art technology, their desire was to keep the eye focused on their elegantly designed home interior. Executing their vision through collaboration and teamwork with the builder, interior design firm, and cabinet maker along with the project electricians and carpenters to overcome architectural challenges and design revisions was the true highlight of this project. The result is stunning: an effortless audio video experience that includes invisible in-ceiling speakers throughout their main floor, hidden, customized TV lifts, sophisticated equipment cabinets, custom TV mirrors, motorized shades, an extensive security system, home automation and more. All of this technology is simply and intuitively accessible through the Elan home control system. We’ll toast to the homeowner’s flawless vision after we press the champagne button, announcing the need for bubbly throughout the pool bar and cabana.
CHALLENGES & COMPROMISES
Providing seamless interaction through technology while maintaining aesthetic integrity governed this project. Significant architectural challenges coupled with several rounds of design revisions required Fusion to creatively execute solutions delivering state-of-the-art technology without sacrificing the client’s specific vision for their home. A significant obstacle Fusion encountered in several iterations was to disguise technology, which required coordination with multiple parties. In the dining room, Fusion was asked to install invisible speakers behind a wood ceiling that was too thick for audio to pass through. Through collaboration with the builder and carpenter, the wood was shaved down considerably, resulting in clear audio. The master suite held unique design challenges, including installing a hidden Nexus TV lift in a custom built trunk as well as providing custom TV mirrors in the master bath, each of which was accomplished by working with interior designers, a custom cabinetry expert and electrician. Another substantial roadblock was the installation of the 360⁰ rotating Auton TV lift for the cabana and pool areas. After a year of extensive planning with the builder and carpenter, the lift was damaged by a subcontractor at the end of the installation process, and required removal, repair and re-installation before it was operational.
PROJECT STAND OUTS
Massive amounts of teamwork, collaboration and communication between partners during the execution of this project made it exceptional. From a technical standpoint, Fusion installed one of the first 98” Sony TVs to hit the American market, accompanied by Dolby Atmos 7.2.4 surround sound and powered by a McIntosh amplifier and processor in the client’s family room. Also tied into the family room’s audio equipment is a dual microphone karaoke system and a PAR Z Move RGBW programmed to synchronize with the music. McIntosh amplifiers power the whole house audio system, with invisible speakers on the main floor and 10” in-ceiling speakers mixed with subwoofers throughout the remainder of the home. The home boasts a video distribution system that routes 10 sources to 16 displays using Crestron NVX integrated with the Elan control system. Lutron QS lighting control and motorized shades were also integrated and automated through the Elan control system. Anticipating potential client needs for future technology during the pre-wire phase was another key component to this project due to interior stonework that would prohibit running wire after installation. Overall, Fusion successfully executed the client’s vision for seamlessly integrated technology in every part of their home without compromising their aesthetic.
SOLUTIONS
- Sony 98” 4K HDR TV
- 360⁰ Rotating Auton TV Lift
- McIntosh Amplifiers
- Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Series Speakers
- Crestron NVX
- Elan Control System
- Lutron QS lighting control
- Nexus TV Lift
- Dolby Atmos 7.2.4 Surround Sound
- Origin Acoustics Landscape Bollard Outdoor Speakers
- Definitive Technology Invisible Speaker
CUSTOM HOME THEATER
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ABOUT THIS PROJECT
This Simpsonville, South Carolina home features a fully automated, completely customized home theater with a Sony 4K projector, Dolby Atmos speaker system, Sunfire sub woofers and Bowers & Wilkins Diamond in-wall speakers.
CHALLENGE
This client asked Fusion to create the custom home theater they had always dreamed of in an empty portion of their basement. This project required coordinating with the contractor to build out the space from the studs, and careful communication with the client to meet the precise demands of their vision.
SOLUTION
To create a dynamic, comfortable space that the entire family could use, Fusion worked closely with the client on all aspects of this project from color coordination to layout. A Control4 system operates lighting, theater curtain and components flawlessly. Installation of the home theater system included a Sony 4K projector and Dolby Atmos surround sound, Sunfire subwoofers and Bowers & Wilkins speakers ensures that this space is easily adaptable to the needs of the entire family. An in-wall storage area for game devices and Blu-ray player in the theater provides both convenience to the client and an uncluttered look to the room. The end result is a beautiful, unique space that boasts comfort and high-tech capabilities to serve the entire household.
KEY TECHNOLOGIES
- Sony 4K projector
- Dolby Atmos surround sound
- Bowers & Wilkins 800 series Diamond speakers
- Sunfire subwoofers
- Yamaha Dolby Atmos processor
- Rotel power amplification
- Control4 system
- Dragonfly screen
- RowOne seating
- Custom Lutron lighting control
- Custom motorized curtains
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ABOUT THIS PROJECT
This long-term service client contacted Fusion for a system design for a 100-acre property in Woodruff, South Carolina. They wanted a home automation system that included smart home security, lighting, pool and spa, climate control and everything in between. The solution needed to be high-tech but also simple to learn and use on a daily basis.
CHALLENGE
Fusion was tasked with completely integrating “everything you could possibly imagine” including security, lighting control, indoor and outdoor sound system, door locks, TVs, pool climate, garage doors, Wi-Fi and access control for this client’s main house, pool house, guest house and outdoor living spaces. The home posed a unique ceiling structure that was layered instead of a flat surface, requiring creativity to install and position speakers.
PROJECT STAND OUTS
Fusion worked closely with both the builder and the homeowner to engineer and design a system to meet the unique needs of the home and the client. Using a full Savant system, every sub system on the property can be controlled via touch screen interface, handheld remote or mobile app.
A high-quality security system includes eight cameras, remote door locking capabilities, and garage doors to provide peace of mind. We implemented a Lutron lighting control system in the main property, pool house and landscaping. The system includes elegant Lutron keypads in each room.
For video distribution to the ten televisions on the property, Fusion used a Savant 4K video distribution system. We added angled speakers to work with the unique ceiling structure in the home theater, guest room, and great room. Each speaker was painted to match the surrounding wall or ceiling to create a more seamless design for the project.
The marquee entertainment system is a ‘man cave’ downstairs. This ‘man cave’ serves as a multi-purpose room with a pool table and bar, 85” Sony TV, Bowers & Wilkins surround sound speakers, and McIntosh and Rotel AV equipment.
The client’s outdoor living space features a 65” SunbriteTV Signature Series 4K TV along with a soundbar. Meanwhile, the pool is surrounded with an Origin Acoustics landscape system and two buried subwoofers.
We offer a monthly full-service program through Parasol to ensure peace of mind when it comes to all the client’s technology. This program includes 24/7 access to support to reduce any downtime.
KEY TECHNOLOGIES
- 24/7/365 Service
- Savant Home Control
- Multi-Room Audio
- Lutron lighting
- Bowers & Wilkins 7.2.4 Diamond Speaker Atmos system
- McIntosh Amplification & Processor
- Sony Z series TVs
- Savant 4K video distribution
- SunBriteTV Signature Series Partial Sunlight 4K TV
- Origin Acoustics Landscape Audio
