SPOTLIGHT PROJECT ONE DESIGN & MANAGEMENT
P roject One Design & simple residence into what Master Builder Awards judges described as something out of a James Bond film. An ambitious project, Management, a Cardiff- based FMB member, has reimagined a named ‘Skyfall’, has pushed the limits of residential design and technology, earning two awards at the recent Master Builder Awards ceremony in Wales in the Large Renovation Project and Kitchen Project categories. Project overview ‘Skyfall’ involved the transformation of an outdated bungalow in the hills of Caerphilly into a futuristic dream home. The two-acre property took six years to build, but was designed in just 48 minutes. The client’s vision was brought to life through a process of structural reinvention and technical mastery. The project’s unique features include: ● four cinema sound systems in Dolby Atmos; ● a Smart Home Control system; ● an uplift island – originally a prototype for Bloomberg Bank; and ● bespoke lighting inspired by a Bocci (Canadian design studio) installation at the V&A Museum. Half of the existing structure needed to be demolished, with a new steel frame erected to create dramatic new spaces. More than 16,000 Welsh slates, 300 square metres of homegrown cedar cladding, and mirrored structural glass were installed.
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The Welsh hills are now home to what was once a modest bungalow but has since been transformed into a property fit for a super-spy BUNGALOW
Technical aspects included navigating 290 kilometres of cabling across the two-acre property and constructing multiple plant rooms. Major highlights ‘Skyfall’ celebrates innovation and luxury, showcasing standout features and achievements, which include: ● a comprehensive control system, which enables
voice-activated features throughout the property, from lighting to audio, as well as intelligent security and monitoring with child- safe features in wet areas; ● 92 integrated speakers across interior and exterior spaces, providing four cinema zones for an immersive audio experience; ● a custom spa with a Marquis swim tank, sauna,
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