THE SYSTEM:

Control

CrEstrogen control with discrete touch panels throughout the property—the user interfaces are simple and intuitive, enabling overnight guests to use them without instruction. Additionally, the system is comprehensive and powerful, allowing owners and staff to control the entire property while remaining user-friendly for new staff members.

In-room televisions and audio are controlled using Crestron touch panel remotes and RF gateways.

The Crestron system is integrated with the Building Management System to provide control and real-time status of pumps, fountains, and water features in the landscaping and pool.

Audio Distribution

The property is equipped with 46 audio zones and 126 audio inputs. For this system, we employed a BSS Soundweb solution and Crown DCI amplifiers with native BLU Link inputs. The speakers utilised primarily include B&W in-ceiling speakers, Bose outdoor speakers, and Sonance soundbars mounted beneath certain televisions.

Video Distribution

Triple Play, an IPTV system, offered movies on demand, free-to-air television, and distributed central sources.

Lighting Control

A Lutron Homeworks QS system was employed to manage over 360 circuits of controlled lighting. The lighting control system encompassed 0-10V dimming, phase dimming, switched outputs, and DMX control for the sauna, steam room, and swimming pool. Additionally, it controlled exhaust fans, mirror demisters, heated towel rails, and auxiliary devices such as water pumps.

Lighting control was also facilitated by discreetly positioned wall-mounted Crestron touch panels and staff iPads. This enabled enhanced individual circuit control and scene management. Astronomical time clocks were utilised to activate exterior lighting and pool lights while non-essential lighting was deactivated during the evening, and essential lighting was deactivated at sunrise. Furthermore, “party mode” time clocks were programmed to prevent automatic extinguishment of lights during events, ensuring that any remaining lights would be deactivated at sunrise.

A “Goodnight” mode was created for staff to set the property to a sleep state once the last guests had departed. This mode would deactivate all non-essential exterior lights, turn all interior and exterior way-finding lights to their designated levels, and reset the background audio to its preset level.

Network

In response to the growing demands for wireless and IP connectivity, we embarked on a strategic initiative to provide an extensive and robust network that could accommodate both the building’s requirements and the needs of its users. Recognising the challenges posed by the building’s predominantly concrete and Hebel construction, which can hinder wireless connectivity, we designed and implemented a comprehensive Ruckus wireless network that addresses these limitations.

Remote Monitoring & Support

Due to the remote location of their site, the clients anticipated a system that could be monitored and managed remotely. Our monitoring software is capable of alerting us to potential issues before the site becomes aware of them. Through a remote connection, we can then log in to perform troubleshooting, make client-requested changes, and utilise IP power boards to carry out power resets to equipment.