Media Space
Beautifully integrated surround sound TV system
Bankside
Whole Home Renovation - 360 degree duplex apartment
July 2024
Credits
Interior Designer - Hill House Interiors
Builder - Scott Osborn Ltd
Project Summary
Our relationship with this client dates back to 1998, when James completed his very first multi-room hi-fi installation. Since then, we’ve worked together on many homes, but this striking 360-degree penthouse apartment in London was something special.
Working closely with the team at Hill House Interiors, we delivered a fully integrated system covering lighting, shading, HVAC, security, audio, video and WiFi—all seamlessly controlled and thoughtfully concealed. The apartment features four surround sound zones using invisible speakers, integrated into custom joinery to preserve the space’s clean, architectural aesthetic.
With the original plant room too small for the AV infrastructure, we created a dedicated equipment space hidden behind bespoke doors at the end of a corridor—accessible when needed, but invisible day to day.
Motorised Lutron blinds offer control over light and privacy in the winter gardens without detracting from the apartment’s panoramic views. Although the system was first installed over eight years ago, we recently returned to upgrade the technology—keeping everything current and running flawlessly.
This project is a perfect example of our long-term approach, where technology complements design and continues to evolve over time.
This is what happens when long-standing trust, meticulous design, and beautifully integrated technology come together—an extraordinary home where every detail is crafted for comfort, elegance and ease.
Lighting Feature
Sculptural wall lighting that plays with shadow and depth
Joinery Lighting
Elegant, even illumination that highlights every detail and enhances depth
Winter Garden
Discretion and performance are key to the design of this remarkable winter garden. At the touch of a button, silent Lutron roller shades glide into place, providing instant privacy while protecting the space from glare and solar heat gain, without compromising the spectacular city views. These intelligent blinds adjust automatically throughout the day, preserving the ambience and comfort of the space, whatever the weather.
Audio is just as seamless. Carefully integrated into the ceiling above the seating area are high-performance speakers, completely invisible to the eye. These deliver rich, immersive sound throughout the terrace, allowing music to flow without disrupting the clean architectural lines or the calming atmosphere. Whether you're relaxing with a book or entertaining guests as the sun sets, the technology supports the experience, without ever stealing the spotlight.
This is technology at its most refined: quiet, powerful, and designed to disappear.
Reviews
“James and the Homeplay team have looked after every aspect of our home technology for nearly 30 years, and we’ve completed countless projects together. Their attention to detail and level of service is exceptional—rare to find in any company, in any industry”
