Gramophone took the showroom concept to a new level with its Experience Center, leveraging the firm’s expertise in design, build, lighting and electrical to combine the best audio, video, lighting, automation and smart home products with a lifestyle orientation sure to leave visitors impressed… and hopefully ready to invest in technology.
Coming together in a grand display, the Gramophone Experience Center was designed, according to Leticia Blundi, e-commerce marketing manager, to take the showroom concept to an entirely new level. The impressive interactive space combines the expertise of Gramophone’s in-house design, build, lighting, and electrical teams to bring together what it calls “the best of the best” to create a truly luxurious lifestyle experience for visitors.
“We were able to provide our clients with a space that feels more like a home than it does a showroom, allowing us to demonstrate the total experience that can be achieved when design and high technology work together,” says Blundi.
Like many other Gramophone projects, the biggest challenge for the Experience Center was coordinating trades and schedules, but with most trades in-house in this case, those normal concerns were greatly minimized. “Providing turn-key solutions for our clients allows us to create a seamless experience for all parties involved,” Blundi says.
Anchored by a Control4 automation system and slick AV that includes McIntosh, Bang & Olufsen, Focal and Sonos for audio and Samsung and Sony for video. The space even comes with a Josh.ai Micro home processors to support voice commands throughout the space for an extra-added level of convenience.
Alongside stylish furniture and lighting, the space comes together to showcase Gramophone’s skills, technical knowledge and ability to provide solutions for every aspect of a client’s home.
Systems & Equipment
- Control4 Systems
- Bang & Olufsen speakers
- Apple TV 4K
- McIntosh audio components
- Samsung 85” Frame TV
- Sonos speakers
- Sony displays
- Ruckus switch
- Josh.ai voice control
This project is part of our coverage for the 2023 CE Pro Home of the Year Awards. Presented annually at CEDIA Expo, the Home of the Year Awards represent the best of the best smart home innovations within the CEDIA channel. If you have a project you would like to submit to the Home of the Year Awards, stay tuned for our next round of submissions.
