Park House, Yaldhurst, Christchurch

This project is located on a 10 acre parcel of land in Yaldhurst, just outside the city limits in Christchurch. Boasting breath-taking proportions that exceed 800m2, the vast dwelling naturally hosts an exceptional array of living and entertaining zones including two kitchens, a superbly sheltered outdoor area and a striking indoor pool which is crowned by a sublime skylight.

The technology specification of this house raises it to an elite level, only to be found in the most highly specified homes anywhere in Asia-Pacific.

Automation

• Whole house CBUS Automation backbone
• All indoor and outdoor lighting fully controlled and dimmable
• Scheduled and scene controls of lighting, louvres, motorised windows, towels rails, demisters, vents, fireplaces, water heating
• Pool and Spa controls, including filtration and heating – with user adjustable schedules
• 11 zones of under floor heating controls, including software thermostats per zone
• Low level integration with security and access controls
• Schedule+ based 3M commercial touch screen integrates all CBUS control, security/access and multi-room AV
• Bitwise smart device controls of all AV and theatre

Security and Access Controls

• Smoke and intrusion sensor detection
• Gate, garage door controlled and monitored

Multi-room AV

• Matrix switched 6 zones of audio and 6 sources of music
• Custom speakers around the house including “Party” grade speakers from James Loudspeaker
• 4 zones of HD Video

High Definition Projection Theatre

• 106” 16x9 Stewart perforated acoustically transparent projection screen
• 7 x James Loudspeaker (USA), in-wall LCR and Rears
• 2 x Sunfire 12” HRS Subwoofers
• Panasonic HD LCD projector, concealed in ceiling, motorised lift
• Sherbourn Amplification (USA)
• Integra Processor
• Furman Power Conditioning