Immersive Cinema, Multi-Zone AV & Leisure Integration

Peerless Automation were engaged to design and install a fully integrated AV system for a high-spec basement conversion, centred around entertainment, performance and flexibility. The space combined a cinema, bar, gym, pool, steam room, and VR area, each requiring a tailored audiovisual approach while operating as part of a cohesive, centrally controlled system.

Work Overview

Entertainment, Engineered as One

Working alongside a trusted contractor, Peerless delivered a complete AV solution across multiple environments, each with its own acoustic and functional requirements.

While the client retained control of the network design, we rebuilt and recommissioned the infrastructure, ensuring a stable and high-performance backbone for the system as a whole.

Luxury Home Cinema
Multi-Room Audio
Multi-Room Video
Intelligent Lighting
Fully Integrated Spaces

Cinema, gym, pool and bar areas designed as independent yet seamlessly connected environments.

Hybrid Control System

Crestron and RTI integration, combining centralised processing with tactile, button-based control.

High-Performance Cinema

Reference-grade projection, surround sound and acoustic treatment for a fully immersive experience.

Robust Infrastructure

Rebuilt network head-end and conditioned power distribution throughout.

The Brief

Multi-Use Entertainment Space

Deliver a range of experiences, from immersive cinema and VR gaming to relaxed viewing and social environments.

Tactile Control Preference

Avoid reliance on touchscreens, prioritising physical-button remotes for day-to-day use

System Reliability

Ensure consistent, stable performance across a technically complex, multi-zone system

Control & Infrastructure

Integrated Control Platform

A Crestron control system was paired with RTI handheld remotes, combining powerful central processing with intuitive user control. Wall-mounted iPads provide additional access points where required.

Network & Power

The network head-end was rebuilt, with all cabling terminated, tested and recommissioned. Power distribution and conditioning were handled using Furman systems to ensure long-term reliability and equipment protection.

Multi-Zone AV Systems

Bar & Social Areas

Distributed audio and display systems provide balanced coverage across the bar, snug and open-plan areas, supporting both background listening and more social use.

Gym & Pool Environments

Dedicated AV systems were installed within the gym and pool areas, including weather-resistant displays and speakers, all controlled via waterproof remotes suited to the environment.

Audio Distribution

A centralised AudioControl matrix amplifier manages audio routing, processing and distribution, supported by a multi-stream media server for flexible access to music throughout the space.

Video Distribution

A Blustream matrix distributes video to all areas, integrating streaming platforms alongside the client’s personal Plex media library for a seamless content experience.

Private Cinema

Projection & Image Processing

A JVC laser projector paired with a Lumagen video processor delivers exceptional image clarity and contrast onto a 149-inch acoustically transparent screen.

Immersive Audio

A full Dolby Atmos system was installed using Paradigm speakers and dual subwoofers, powered and processed via Anthem electronics to deliver scale, precision and impact.

Acoustic Design

The room was acoustically treated with CinemaTech panels, carefully balancing absorption and diffusion to optimise clarity and immersion.

Mechanical Integration

A Future Automation projector lift was used to maintain clean architectural lines when the system is not in use.

The Outcome

Today, the basement operates as a fully integrated entertainment environment that is:

Immersive and engaging

Intuitive to use

Flexible across multiple zones

Acoustically refined

Engineered for long-term reliability