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BEST NEW TECHNOLOGIES PROJECT | GOLD + SILVER
Voice Control, Automation Create
Indoor-Outdoor Living Space
THE HIGHLIGHT of
this project by Audio
Impact is its stunning
floor-to-ceiling motorized
glass doors and wraparound
second-floor deck,
which invite natural light
and create a seamless
transition between indoor
and outdoor spaces.
" To accomplish the
simplicity of the home as
well as minimalistic design
and items on the wall, a lot
of technology was needed, "
says Kyra Mitchell, client
relations for Audio Impact.
" This allowed for all aspects
of the home to be smart
controlled and connected
and designed from the
beginning. "
The motorized glass
Systems Design
& Installation
Audio Impact,
San Diego, Calif.
Systems & Equipment
doors allow homeowners to
open up their living space
with a touch of a button.
Voice control functionality
via Josh.AI and Nano
was also a key feature of
the project. This allows
residents to easily adjust
lighting, lower shades,
modify thermostat settings,
and control audio and visual
systems.
One of the significant
challenges faced during
this project was integrating
motorized shades into the
expansive glass windows
and doors. Custom pockets
were designed to conceal
the shades, which was
Luxury Penthouse Taken to New Heights via
Comprehensive Voice Commands
MAXICON's " Elysian
Penthouse " project is
a sophisticated integration
of luxury design and
advanced smart home
technology. This two-floor,
ocean-view residence
features the Josh AI system,
providing the elderly
homeowners with intuitive
voice control over various
aspects of their home.
The system's sleek,
wall-mounted devices are
designed to blend seamlessly
with the residence's
refined aesthetic, ensuring
that the modern technolocepro.com
gy
remains discreet.
The installation of the
Josh AI system posed
challenges, given the
penthouse's intricate architecture
and design. The
integration required precise
routing of wiring and careful
placement to maintain
a clean and unobtrusive
appearance, even incorporating
the system into the
home's elevator.
Moises Kornbluth of
Maxicon says the company's
installation process
was thoughtfully planned
to enhance the home's
Lumagen 4240 * Ruckus
Wireless * Apple TV 4K *
Autonomic eSeries Music
Streamer * Torus Power
Conditioner * Arcam AVR *
Various Crestron systems *
Panamax * AudioControl
Bijou 600 * James
Loudspeaker * Control 4
Door Station * ASUS Laptop *
Fortinet networking solutions
* Kaleidescape Strato S *
Luma Surveillance cameras
* Axis Communications
cameras * OvrC * Samsung
TV * Monitor Audio
subwoofer * JBL audio
systems * Sonos * Visualint *
WattBox * Western Digital
hard drive * Acoustical
Treatment Star Ceiling
essential for maintaining the
serene aesthetic the clients
desired.
Systems Design
& Installation
Maxicon
Miami, Fla.
Systems & Equipment
Araknis Networks Networking
Solutions * Audioquest
Audio Systems * iPads * Josh.
ai Home Control * Lutron
aesthetic while integrating
cutting-edge technology.
" We worked closely with
the elderly homeowners
to customize the system,
balancing high-performance
features with a refined
design. The result is a smart
Lighting and Shading *
Origin Acoustics Solutions
* Sonos Audio Systems *
Stealth Acoustics Systems *
Wattbox * Strong * Wirepath
* Control4 Rack * Leviton
home solution that not only
meets today's technological
demands but also adds a
sophisticated flair to any
living space. "
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MOISES KORNBLUTH
KYRA MITCHELL
http://www.Josh.AI http://www.cepro.com
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