Kinetic Orchestration and Mechanical Actuation
In the lounge, the AV Unit establishes an elegant media presence, configured as a continuous, long-line joinery installation. The design splits a polished stone counter into two symmetrical sections that slide horizontally along integrated mechanical rails. This automated mechanism expands the console from just over two metres in length when closed, smoothly dividing the stone surface to reveal the technical orchestration hidden within.
Synchronised precisely with the expanding stone counter, an internal mechanical lift elevates an Avid turntable from the core of the cabinetry chassis. The architecture anchors the turntable assembly to a heavy, custom-milled steel base plate, laser-cut and machined to follow the exact footprint of the acoustic components. This automated vertical actuation raises the high-fidelity player to an ergonomic operating height, then retracts it seamlessly below the counter line after use.
Material Execution and System Infrastructure
The cabinetry face mirrors the room’s established architectural rhythms through uncompromising material execution. Symmetrical, seamless doors utilise half-dowel timber fluting, bookended by a distinct, slender brass edge profile along the upper and lower margins. This precise detailing conceals the console’s functional divisions, ensuring the facade remains flush and unnoticeable when the system is closed.
Inside the structural enclosure, the console organises all peripheral electronics, system control hardware, and media units, including a specialised laserdisc player. A removable central panel grants direct access to the internal rack infrastructure for clean cable routing and routine system calibration. This meticulous internal engineering keeps the surrounding floor space clear, ensuring that the automated audiovisual systems preserve the lounge’s tranquil character.
