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Architects design and oversee the construction of buildings and spaces to ensure functionality, aesthetics, and safety. Interior designers, on the other hand, plan, coordinate, and enhance the aesthetic and functional aspects of interior spaces. Tom Kern is complementing the work of architects and interior designers by envisioning, designing and planning what it considered smart home functionality for luxury residental buildings. As smart home architect Tom Kern also coordinates and oversees the implementation of all technical devices in a building. Areas of work are entertainment including audio and video, security, lighting, climate and basically all technical equipment.
Only in working together, architects, interior designers and smart home architects can set the standard for outstanding experiences in luxury residental buildings.
‘User experience’ (UX) in the context of smart homes refers to the overall feel and effectiveness of interacting with smart home devices and systems. It encompasses factors like ease of use, reliability, and the emotional connection users have with the technology. A positive UX is crucial for smart home adoption, ensuring devices meet user expectations for convenience, security, and functionality. We are deeply committed to the highest standards and methods of UX. Especially smart home interaction elements, like panels, speech recognition, diverse sensors, but also interactive art, are in focus in our early design and planning process.
Tom Kern is making sure that all technical equipment in your residence is controllable from one single smart home control system. We design outstanding user experiences – everything completely individual. We never use standard control panels and never use standard user interfaces. Moreover, we provide the project management to coordinate all suppliers of technical equipment. Hasslefree planning, implementation, and usage. And high-end luxury experience.
Yes, but unlike no other. We view implementing smart homes as an art. Since we are only working in and with luxury residencies, we focus on a smooth and seemless integration of smart home functions into the overall architecture and interior design. Holistic technical integration is obligatory. The real passion lies in building super-high-end user interfaces from user-to-home and home-to-user communication.
Yes, but only in selected areas. We provide interaction technologies such as panels and sensors. Generally, the technical equipment is supplied by experts in their field. Tom Kern specifies the necessary interfaces to this equipment and provides project management and coordination during the all real estate building phases.
Our tasks and responsibilities during a real estate construction project are complex. In the different phases, we contribute everything to make the final result a real WOW experience. We design, plan, specify, monitor, coordinate, document, and accompany. Please contact us to find out exactly how we can support a project. Every real estate project is unique to us.
We design user interactions specifically tailored to the needs of luxury property residents. Additionally, we pay attention to usage scenarios of guests, staff or service providers. We do not use standard hardware or software for this purpose. Everything is designed and implemented super-individually. Another important point is that Tom Kern takes a holistic view of technology. No isolated solutions, but a one single solution to control and monitor everything in a luxury property.
A luxury smart home essentially combines two features. First, all the technical devices in the property can be controlled and monitored via a single user interface. This controls the climate, security, entertainment as well as lighting and kitchen appliances. Secondly, the user interaction does not look imposed, but integrates seamlessly into its environment – the luxury estate. High-quality design along the different usage scenarios. Of course, there is more to say about it. Feel free to contact us if you want to discuss this topic in detail.
The operation of a high-quality smart home system from Tom Kern is fun, simple and intuitive, and ensures added value for its users. It integrates into the overall residency architecture and interior design. Moreover, such a smart home increases the value of a luxury property.
Yes, we are constantly scouting the market for the latest, highest-end and bespoke equipment.
The main outcomes of the planning and design phase include:
In essence, smart home planning and design activities ensure a home that’s not just technologically advanced, but also user-friendly, efficient, and adaptable to future needs.
Thinking out of the box is all about challenging the usual ways of doing things and coming up with fresh, innovative ideas. For extraordinary user experiences, here’s why that’s super important:
In short, to give users something truly special, you’ve gotta think differently and be willing to break the mold!
Getting a Tom Kern on board early when building a new property is like inviting the chef over while you’re still designing the kitchen. Here’s why it’s a smart move:
So, just like you wouldn’t want to slap on an addition to a house without consulting an architect first, it’s wise to loop in a smart home expert from the start when building a new property. It leads to better planning, smoother integration, and an overall enhanced living experience.
Documentation is crucial when implementing a smart home as it serves as a clear roadmap for system setup and interconnections. It aids in troubleshooting, ensuring quick resolution of issues. Proper documentation supports consistency in device setup and security best practices. It’s also invaluable for future upgrades and can boost the property’s resale value. In essence, while the tech makes the home “smart,” documentation ensures its longevity and usability.
The individual technical trades are implemented by experts in their field. Tom Kern draws on a network of specialists to provide high-end solutions in the areas of audio and video, entertainment, security and user experience. For all other functional groups, Tom Kern creates technical specifications for interfaces individually for the residential building in the planning and design phase. This ensures that all components of the smart home can be automated and monitored.
Tom Kern begins by designing a cohesive system tailored to the property’s needs, ensuring all chosen components are compatible. They utilize centralized control systems for unified device management and may employ custom programming for tailored interactions. Comprehensive testing post-installation confirms system unity and optimization. They also guide homeowners in effectively using the interconnected system. Ongoing support and updates ensure the seamless integration of components, even as technology evolves.
Tom Kern ensures that a home works as designed in the long run by regularly updating and maintaining the integrated systems, monitoring for compatibility and performance issues, and providing homeowners with ongoing support and education on system usage and troubleshooting.
If necessary, we support the smart homes we install 24/7 with regional or local service units. The Incident Manager, who is always available for you, also takes care of the coordination with other craftsmen and service providers if necessary. It doesn’t get any faster than with us.
Yes, this is absolutely possible. Tom Kern uses only industry standards that are widely recognized among professionals. Even though we are creating custom and unique smart home experiences: the components we use especially for programming automation and user interfaces are mainstream technologies.
When we take care of a technical component, we work exclusively with the best in their fields. A network of different specialists is available for high-end projects.
In luxury real estate, we handpick the finest components to craft an unparalleled smart residency experience. Advanced lighting control systems offer residents the capability to shape ambiance while optimizing energy efficiency. For paramount security, state-of-the-art surveillance systems are selected, ensuring both safety and a sleek aesthetic appeal. Climate control remains crucial for luxurious comfort, so only top-tier, energy-efficient systems are integrated. For an unmatched entertainment experience, high-quality audio-visual systems are chosen, delivering impeccable sound and visual clarity. Voice-controlled automation platforms provide residents with a tailored, intuitive home interaction. And to weave these advanced systems into a harmonious whole, central integration hubs are employed, ensuring every technological facet enhances the luxury living experience.
Of course, we make sure that a smart home designed and implemented by us meets the very highest requirements in the end. In principle, however, we cannot supply all the technical components of a smart home ourselves. For example, we are not specialized in the construction of heating or ventilation systems. These components are controlled and monitored by us. However, they are spezifically designed, delivered and implemented by local service providers. We are not general contractors in the sense that such trades are supplied and invoiced by the respective service providers themselves. Tom Kern only takes over the overall planning and implementation control.
Sure! Since we are not specialists for everything we depend on working with craftsmen of different professions.
A smart home integrator plays a crucial role in elevating the designs and visions of architects in luxury real estate. Firstly, they bring architects’ blueprints to life by seamlessly incorporating advanced technological systems, ensuring the home not only looks luxurious but also functions at the cutting edge. By understanding the intricacies of both design and technology, integrators ensure that tech components enhance, rather than detract from, the aesthetic qualities architects aim for. They provide solutions for challenges such as hiding unsightly tech components or ensuring that window treatments don’t obstruct scenic views. The collaboration between architects and integrators leads to homes that offer both beauty and convenience, marrying form and function. This collaboration ensures that a luxury residence isn’t just about aesthetics but also about delivering a sophisticated living experience for the homeowner. Finally, as technology evolves, smart home integrators play a pivotal role in future-proofing properties, ensuring the spaces designed by architects remain relevant and adaptable to new innovations.
A smart home integrator significantly complements the work of interior designers in luxury real estate by merging technology with aesthetics. Firstly, they collaborate with designers to integrate technology without compromising the intended look and feel of the space, ensuring that devices and wires are discreetly placed or hidden. They also work to enhance the user experience, suggesting features such as tailored lighting or sound systems that can elevate the ambiance of a room per the designer’s vision. The expertise of a smart home integrator allows for the seamless blending of tech elements into design motifs, be it through custom-finished touch panels or smart mirrors. Furthermore, by ensuring that technology interfaces are intuitive and cohesive, integrators uphold the ease and luxury promised by high-end interiors. They also provide insights on future technology trends, helping designers anticipate changes and create spaces that remain at the forefront of both design and tech innovation. In essence, the collaboration between interior designers and smart home integrators ensures a luxury space is not only visually captivating but also functionally advanced and user-friendly.