MDfx Case Study – Orpington, Kent

MDfx Case Study Worlds End Lane

MDfx Case Study

Orpington, Kent

A stunning new Georgian-style six-bedroom detached house, this home stands as one of the largest and most distinguished properties in the area, blending timeless architectural elegance with modern luxuries to deliver an unparalleled living experience.

Beneath its beautiful exterior lies an underground car park, equipped with a state-of the-art car lift. A central lift connects all levels of the house, adding an element of ease and accessibility while maintaining its refined ambiance. At the heart of this extraordinary home lies a magnificent atrium designed to flood the interiors with
natural light.

Brief:

To design and install a whole home automated system with gate entry, CCTV and a dedicated home cinema room.

Technology / Featured Products:

  • Lutron Lighting
    • A mixture of Palladiom and Pico keypads with occupancy sensors
  • Cinema Room
    • M&K surround sound system with an Arcam amplifier and in-wall hidden speakers
    • Projector Screen – 3.16m x 1.44m
    • JVC 8K projector
  • Intruder Alarm
    • Texecom intruder products with rear garden intrusion beams
  • CCTV
    • Hikvision turret cameras
  • Door Entry
    • 2N Verso dual module with two 2N indoor touchscreens
  • Multiroom Audio
    • Control4 Core1 Controller with Triad amps and Sonance in-ceiling speakers
  • Wi-Fi and Internet
    • Ubiquiti Networks U6+ with numerous long range access point throughout the property and Outdoor Mesh Pro access points in the rear garden

Challenges and Solutions:

Minimising Cupboard Space

Challenge: Traditional large enclosures for dimmer packs take up significant cupboard space, which can be a design and practical constraint in luxury properties.
Solution: Lutron wireless dimmer packs were used, eliminating the need for bulky enclosures and significantly reducing the cupboard space required. This also streamlined the overall design without compromising functionality.

Cost-Effective and Flexible Keypad Placement

Challenge: Hardwired keypads require extensive wiring and limit flexibility in placement, increasing costs and complexity during the first fix.
Solution: Battery-powered Picos were chosen for keypads, allowing freedom in positioning without the need for wiring. This reduced first fix costs and offered greater design flexibility. For premium areas, Palladiom keypads in satin nickel provided an elegant and high-quality finish where aesthetics were a priority.

Blackout Solution for Projector Screen Below a Skylight

Challenge: Ambient light from a skylight directly above the projector screen could degrade the viewing experience.
Solution: A full blackout blind was installed to eliminate light intrusion, ensuring optimal conditions for viewing while preserving the room’s functionality when not in use.

MDfx AV Rack-Lutron Pico-Lutron Palladiom

Acoustically Transparent Fabric for Cinema Walls

Challenge: Selecting a wall fabric that enhanced the room’s aesthetics while ensuring it was acoustically transparent to prevent sound quality degradation.
Solution: Careful testing and selection of fabrics that met acoustic transparency requirements, ensuring sound passed through unobstructed. The speakers were aligned with seating positions while maintaining the uniform appearance of the wall panels.

Projector Positioning

Challenge: Placing the projector in a location that kept it out of view, minimised noise from the fans, and maintained an unobstructed view of the screen.
Solution: The projector was positioned above the bar area, far from the seating zone. Consequently concealing it from immediate view and leveraged the distance to project onto an ultra-wide, acoustically transparent fixed screen, which also concealed the front speakers.

Achieving Commercial Cinema Sound Quality

Challenge: Delivering high-quality sound on par with a commercial cinema while integrating the system into the room’s design.
Solution: M&K speakers were used for their superior performance. Speaker placement was meticulously planned to align with seating positions and ensure uniform sound coverage. Furthermore the front speakers were concealed behind the acoustically transparent screen for a clean aesthetic.

MDfx Case Study - Home Cinema Room

Simplifying System Integration

Challenge: Managing AV, lighting control, and other integrations while maintaining system simplicity and reliability.
Solution: A Control4 system was implemented to handle AV and lighting control, therefore offering a robust and user-friendly solution. To ensure reliability, the door entry system was kept standalone and dedicated, avoiding potential complications from over-integration.

Integrating Blink Glass Rooflights

Challenge: Ensuring that the top floor’s Blink glass rooflights could be seamlessly controlled along with other systems for user convenience.
Solution: The rooflights were integrated into the Lutron system, allowing the client to control them effortlessly as part of the overall home automation setup.

MDfx Case Study Worlds End Lane Atrium

Results - Home Cinema:

This magnificent property in World’s End Lane now boasts a dedicated home cinema, perfect for hosting movie nights. With an impressive 8K projector and huge fixed screen, M&K in-ceiling surround speakers, as well as invisible M&K speakers with a THX certified subwoofer this cinema is now perfect for enjoying immersive viewing experiences.

MDfx Case Study Worlds End Lane

Results - Lutron Lighting:

The Lutron system now elevates the home’s ambiance, functionality, and overall luxury, perfectly complementing its timeless elegance. With satin nickel Palladiom keypads and discreet Pico keypads, the lighting system combines cutting-edge technology with a sophisticated aesthetic.

MDfx Case Study Worlds End Lane Lutron Lighting

Results - CCTV/Intruder/Gate Entry:

Installing this comprehensive security system enhances the Georgian-style property by combining timeless architectural beauty with cutting-edge safety and convenience, creating a sanctuary that balances luxury and protection. Seamlessly integrating with the home’s grandeur.

MDfx Case Study Worlds End Intruder CCTV Gate Entry

Upgrade Your Home!

A home automation system is an all in one set up that brings elements of domestic security into one control app. For instance, an integrated home security system can include, but is not limited to; Lighting control, door entry systems, fitted alarm systems, CCTV, multi-room audio and video and window blinds – all of which can be controlled from a single app on your chosen device from wherever you are.

Check out our Projects

Complete Control Smart Home

Check out our Projects

London's best Smart Home

How To Turn Your Home Into A Smart Home?

If you’d like to know more about our smart home automation solutions, do not hesitate to contact us. We have years of practical experience and we’ll be more than happy to advise you on any aspect of your project.

We can then arrange a visit to your home to understand your requirements and give you an initial design concept for your project. We offer all this for free and without any obligations.

Enquire Today

Contact Information

Full Home Automation, Home Cinema, Lighting Control, Networking, Fire & Security, Telephony, Cloud Control, Electric Blinds & Curtains, Consultancy – All areas covered.

Adress: Unit 1, Dolphin Wharf, 3 Rockingham Rd, Uxbridge UB8 2UB

Phone: +44 01895262600 

E-mail: info@mdfx.co.uk

Share:

Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
LinkedIn
On Key

Related Posts

MDfx Case Study Bale and Anchor

MDfx Case Study – Bale & Anchor

MDfx Case Study Bale & Anchor, Connington Road, London Bale & Anchor is an exceptional new apartment development nestled on Connington Road in the heart

MDfx Case Study Worlds End Lane

MDfx Case Study – Orpington, Kent

MDfx Case Study Orpington, Kent A stunning new Georgian-style six-bedroom detached house, this home stands as one of the largest and most distinguished properties in

MDfx Trade-In Programme - Home Cinema Design & Installation

The MDfx Trade-In Programme

The MDfx Trade-In Programme Trade in, upgrade and save with the new MDfx Trade-In Programme Is your smart home ready for an upgrade? At MDfx

MDfx Home Cinema Design & Installation

MDfx Home Cinema Packages

Are You Ready For The Ultimate Home Cinema Experience! Get ready for incredible family movie nights with MDfx Ltd! Discover our exclusive home cinema packages,

Lutron Palladiom Keypads at MDfx

More Intelligent Home Upgrades

More Ways To Enhance Your Living Experience In our last blog, we explored a variety of quick and easy upgrades to enhance your home’s intelligence

#sonos #speakerupgrade #sonosupgrade #sonossystem #lutronkeypads #palladiom #ultrawidescreen #projectorscreen #homecinema #hometheatre #builtinspeakers #avexperts #avinstallers #londonav #lutronblinds #palladiomblinds