Southern Spain- 2003/4
This 7 bedroom villa contains an array of intelligent home automation that makes the whole house work with ease. There are over 300 different zones of lighting, control of various water features including the pool ozone fitleration, under floor heating, electric blinds and curtains, high level electric windows, air conditioning, bathroom towel rails, entry gate control, security alarm and cameras, music into 12 different zones and a fabulous home cinema in the entertainment complex on the lower floors.
All of these sytems are controlled from 6 key locations using a Crestron control system with in-wall touch panels and Lutron Homeworks.
| The main drawing room leads directly out onto the pool terrace with spectacular views of the infinity pool and surrounding scenery. Sound is provided on the terrace with speakers flush mounted into the facade of the house. |  |
| At sunset the astronomical clock (ie relative to sunset and sunrise), brings the house to life with careful use of lighting. In-floor LED lamps that are very energy efficient provide a blue/white glow through out the night. |  |
| On the right of this picture you will see the discrete Crestron in-wall touch screen control panel. This is one of 6 such panels around the house, that provide full control of all entertainment and automation. |  |
| The lower ground floor entertainment complex includes a pool table, table foot ball, table tennis, gym and home cinema. |  |
| Three glazed panels fitted into the side of the pool allow for natural sunlight to filter into the gym area and at night time the blue LED pool lights sparkle through into the gym too. |  |
| The two pools are linked and when required water over flows from the upper pool over the edges and down to the grand piano shaped lower pool. |  |
| The dedicated cinema room is a better than being at the movies. A Kaleidescape DVD server provides on-line access to 100's of movies with Meridian DILA projector and digital home theatre speakers all built in behind the screen and fabric panels. Full control in this room is provided by a Crestron wireless web table touch screen. |  |
| The off-set hinged front door is curved to look like a sail. The Crestron in-wall touch screen here provides a master exit facility as well as being able to set and un-set the security alarm. |  |
| The dining room is under cover but with sliding doors gives an open air feeling. The glass floor with under floor lighting allows you to see the running water below on slate tiles. The water feature is fully controlled from the house control system. |  |
| Finally, night time adds a different perspective on this incredible home. At midnight the light levels automatically drop down to save energy and provide illumnation to guests and visitors and then at sunrise, they gradually fade to off. Careful use of programming and technology turns this house into an amazing home. We of course plan an annual maintenance visits during August! |  |
