Mountaintop Luxury & Convenience

Overview

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.

The 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.

The 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.