Movie night takes on a different feel when the best seat in the house is a float in the swimming pool.
For a client’s 4,600-square-foot pool pavilion, GiCor integrated an entertainment system that turns the space into a private cinema. The project brings together concealed technology, immersive sound and simple controls within a distinctive architectural setting.
A Cinema That Appears When Needed
A 180-inch motorized Screen Innovations screen lowers from a wooden beam, while a projector descends from a custom enclosure styled as a bird’s nest. When the equipment retracts, the pavilion’s architecture returns to centre stage.
An ambient light-rejecting screen helps maintain picture contrast in the naturally bright space. Invisible Nakymatone speakers deliver audio without exposed speaker cabinets, supported by four TruAudio subwoofers.
Solving the Challenges of a Pool Environment
Installing audiovisual equipment around an indoor pool requires careful coordination. Humidity, pool chemicals, daylight and sound reflections all influenced the approach.
GiCor worked with builder Alair Homes on ventilation measures to help protect the equipment. Heating and cooling support year-round use, while the screen selection addresses ambient light.
Simple Controls for the Client
GiCor programmed a waterproof remote for convenient access to movies, television and other connected sources. Supporting equipment is housed in a rack inside the residence.
The goal of thoughtful integration is to make a complex system feel straightforward. For the client, the experience begins with choosing what to watch and enjoying the space with family and guests.
A Collaborative Vision
The project brought together GiCor, Alair Homes, Pop Design Group, and mural artists Dwight Lockhart and Coastal Carvings.
Featured in Connected Design, this client installation offers an imaginative example of what a home entertainment space can become.
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