AUDIOVISIONS named CEDIA’s Best Showroom 2009
Experience Center sets new standard for technology and elegance in the home
OCTOBER 14, 2009, LAKE FOREST, CA – AudioVisions was recently named the CEDIA Best Showroom for 2009. AudioVisions’ recently completed Experience Center, showcases the company’s ability to seamlessly weave functional technology into a home’s aesthetic design. The company built the key elements of a stunning custom home inside their 20,000 sq ft corporate headquarters to actively demonstrate the ultimate in home entertainment, simple automation, green energy management, safety and security.
“Our Experience Center uniquely showcases our Company’s capabilities to meld cutting-edge technology with creative architecture and professional interior design in a real world living environment”, said Mark Hoffenberg, AudioVisions President. “The space also demonstrates our commitment to our Brand Promise of Simplicity and Enhancement.”.
The 2,800 sqft OC Experience Center (OCEC) includes a Foyer, Kitchen, Breakfast Nook, Family Room, two Equipment Rooms, and an Entertainment Space that encompasses a Game Room, Sports Bar, and an amazing Theater. Every detail was carefully engineered to deliver the absolute best lifestyle experience. The technology is elegantly integrated into the design aesthetic so that it disappears until is needed. It is also a fun place to hang out. Click Here to see all the images on the AudioVisions web site.
“The clever technology is useful, compelling and incredibly fun, but equally impressive is the gorgeous interior design and unique architectural elements that make this a beautiful and functional home,” says Mark Hoffenberg, “This showroom gives our clients a list of endless possibilities with the promise of a customized and simple-to-use system.”
The CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles® Awards, considered the most prestigious in the industry, annually recognize companies for outstanding integration systems. The evaluation process consists of two judging panels including members from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and CEDIA. Each entry is scored on technical merit and design/aesthetics.
About AUDIOVISIONS
AudioVisions was founded in 1989 and is a nationally renowned electronics systems contractor specializing in creating cutting edge systems that incorporate: energy management, climate control, lighting control, motorized shades, computer systems, phone systems, audio, and video, with one simple, easy to use control system. They have completed thousands of residential audio/video/automation projects in custom homes and businesses in California. In 2005, Best Buy acquired AudioVisions as part of their strategy to grow Services as a business differentiator.
CEDIA has awarded AudioVisions the 2009 “Best Showroom”, 2007 Electronic Lifestyles Silver award for the “Best Integrated Home” in the Level V category, the 2000 award for “Best Home Theater”, “Best Integrated System” and “Best Special Project” , the 1999 “Best Home Theater” and “Best Integrated Home” by CEDIA. In 1998, AudioVisions was named CEDIA dealer of the Year.
About CEDIA
CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) is an international trade organization that represents more than 3,500 member companies. The member companies specialize in designing and installing electronic systems -- typically media rooms, single- or multi-room entertainment systems, home networking, home automation and communication systems, and integrated whole-house subsystems providing control of lighting, security and HVAC systems.
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