Roche Bobois Bang & Olufsen
Bay Area
By Phoebe Price
Regardless of whether technology is a feature in the design of a home, or just an invisible function, it's clear that the idea of the "intelligent home" is no longer a dream of the future - it's happening here and now.
People increasingly expect that their electronic entertainment be combined along with other conveniences, such as heating and lighting management systems. Bang & Olufsen has vast experience working closely with other manufacturers to achieve seamless integration of the entire home.
From left to right: John Benz, custom home design specialist; Ron Faulkner, custom home design specialist; Patrick Hagemeister Rey, regional manager; Alex von Kruguer, district manager. (Photo by Abe Ajlouny)
Roche Bobois adds unique beauty as a global leader in design and distribution of home furnishings. Custom-made in Europe with the best standards in quality and design, each piece created is the result of close collaboration between designers, manufacturers and Roche Bobois. This collaboration is the foundation of Roche Bobois' strength and originality. Roche Bobois introduces a new exclusive collection every six months.
In developing BeoSound 9000, contemporary thinking and design was challenged, translating state-of-the-art software and mechanical engineering technology into something truly special. After the finish trim is put in place around this custom-built glass and wood CD house, a cohesive blend of Old World 15th century Asian craftsmanship will gracefully poise the BeoLab 8000 on its podium; like a ballerina balancing on her toes, the delicate look is combined with robust construction and performance. (Photo by Chi Fang)
Ultimate entertainment, astounding innovation, exceptional results and unprecedented ease of use: These are the goals when strategizing custom home theaters or multiroom audio systems ... or both. Though Bang & Olufsen has created a legacy in its trademark sleek and truly beautiful products, they realize that threading these products together in a cohesive way doesn't always mean putting them on complete display. Integrating a Plasma screen above a fireplace, or mounting amplifiers in ceiling beams, creating comfortable home theater solutions sometimes calls for subtlety and always calls for innovation.
At Bang & Olufsen, they offer expert technicians and designers to create the ultimate entertainment experience. Using their BeoLink technology they are able to showcase state-of-the-art audio/visual products and link them together with simple ease of use. Their mastery comes in the concealment of cables and wires, and attention to detail and design, blending your environment with entertainment technology.
The BeoVision 4, 50-inch television is at the heart of Bang & Olufsen's plasma home cinema solution, and is designed with a high-degree of modularity. May of 2005 debuts a whopping 65-inch screen! The plasma screen is separated from the BeoSystem master unit, which provides all connections for antenna, BeoLab loudspeakers and auxiliary units. (Photo by Abe Ajlouny)
Design and acoustic engineering come together in BeoLab 5, the world's most complete and powerful all-digital loudspeaker designed for domestic use. Pictured here with the innovative and iconic BeoSound 9000 sound system, BeoLab 5 offers an unparalleled listening experience. (Photo by Abe Ajlouny)
Roche Bobois is among the most internationally renowned and exclusive brands in home furnishing. They are in close to 30 countries and have established a global presence, which is constantly improving and growing. Today, a new Roche Bobois store opens every month somewhere in the world.
At Roche Bobois, the emphasis is noticeable immediately upon entering their stores. Their decorators are eager to welcome you, help you, discover their collections, and guide you in your selections. They are knowledgeable and can adeptly answer any of your questions. As well, their decorators are skilled with technology that can create a 3-D simulation of your dream interior. This enables you to envision in a very realistic manner how each piece will fit into your home.
Stunning 17th century torchiere looks right at home near the high fashion BeoLab 8000, which defies conventional design and uses the latest technology to deliver a quality of sound previously impossible in a loudspeaker of its size. (Photo by Chi Fang)
The challenges of seamless entertainment are made easy with Bang & Olufsen technology, as it is designed to fit any lifestyle. Their team is proficient in collaborating with builders, architects and interior designers to create a unique central system that is customized for your space.
Whatever the architectural challenge, the result is seamless audio and visual entertainment running off a centralized system. Bang & Olufsen/Roche Bobois: a concept, a lifestyle and a solution for furniture, audio and video with the best designs in the world! Innovative technology with exceptional results, completely custom, completely unique.
At Roche Bobois, the emphasis is noticeable immediately upon entering their stores. Their decorators are eager to welcome you, help you, discover their collections and guide you in your selections. They are knowledgeable, and can adeptly answer any of your questions. As well, their decorators are skilled with technology that can create a 3-D simulation of your dream interior. This enables you to envision, in a very realistic manner, how each piece will fit into your home. (Photo by Abe Ajlouny)
(Photo by Abe Ajlouny)
(Photo by Abe Ajlouny)
(Photo by Abe Ajlouny)
Experience the possibilities by visiting the Roche Bobois One Henry Adams Street showroom that features Bang & Olufsen products.
John Benz, custom home design specialist, is on hand to offer expert advice on custom installation, multiroom audio systems and home theater solutions. Ron Faulkner is a custom design specialist as well. They provide free consultation, integrating both brands, to all customers, interior designers, architects, builders, etc., on their projects.
For more information on partnering with Bang & Olufsen/Roche Bobois, call John Benz, custom home design specialist, at (415) 626-7580, Roche Bobois/Bang & Olufsen Custom Installation Shop, 1 Henry Adams Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.
May 2005 Builder Architect Edition Issue
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