Winner of the Smart Space Awards 2025, this bespoke home theatre, designed by Gauri Khan Designs with automation and AV solutions executed by Rishabh Jain of Audio & Beyond, sets a new benchmark for immersive, design-led entertainment.
Designed by Gauri Khan, Founder, Gauri Khan Designs, the home theatre was meticulously executed by Rishabh Jain, Managing Director and Partner at Audio & Beyond. A seasoned sound engineer, DJ, and tech entrepreneur, Jain brings over 16 years of professional experience in audio engineering and home automation. A certified home automation programmer, he has designed and delivered more than 100 bespoke audio rooms, each calibrated for immersive and finely tuned sound experiences.
Designing a Multifunctional, Non-Linear Space
The project centres on a distinctive non-linear room geometry defined by seven corners, conceived as a flexible, multifunctional environment. Designed to be immersive yet adaptable, the space transitions seamlessly between hosting lively social gatherings, functioning as an intimate home theatre for movie screenings, accommodating dedicated zones for games and recreation, and incorporating a thoughtfully designed bar for drinks and refreshments.
Responding to the room’s unconventional geometry, the design introduces innovative spatial strategies that optimise usability and circulation, ensuring that each function coexists seamlessly without compromise. Key considerations included layered lighting, adaptable seating configurations, finely tuned acoustics, and curated décor elements that reflect the user’s personality.
Integration with Space
Smart systems were carefully integrated in alignment with the spatial design to enhance both functionality and user experience. For zone-based smart lighting, wall lamps on DALI dimming were used for ambient lighting, while the bar unit features backlit illumination and Proto Pixel integration in the ceiling to synchronise lighting with audio and video.
Pre-set scenes allow effortless transitions between movie screenings, parties, and casual gatherings. A high-resolution LED wall serves as the visual focal point, complemented by a multi-zone immersive audio system. Centralised control and voice-assisted technology ensure intuitive operation.
Smart Technologies Overview
The smart infrastructure is anchored by Control4, enabling centralised control of lighting, audio-visual systems, temperature, and other smart functionalities through a single interface. Advanced programming allows tailored automation scenarios and optimised energy efficiency.
Design & Technology Integration: Challenges
Key challenges included LED wall installation within limited room height, integration of a colour-changing ceiling system, spatial constraints, and the addition of dual centre channels above and below the LED wall.
Engineering Solutions
Using Trinnov speaker placement guidelines, the system evolved from a 13.12.6 to a refined 13.8.6 layout. A transition from K-array Domino to Kayman series speakers enabled compatibility with the LED wall configuration. The final calibrated layout stands at 14.4.6, powered by the Trinnov Altitude 32 processor.
Blending advanced smart technology with refined design sensibilities, this home theatre exemplifies how future-ready entertainment spaces can be both technically robust and experientially rich, setting a new benchmark for immersive residential entertainment.
Hardware Components Used in the Project:
TrinnovAltitude 32: A high-end home theatre processor designed for immersive audio experiences. It’s capable of decoding and rendering various audio formats, including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Pro, with up to 32 individual outputs and 64 processing outputs. Key features include ¹:
Audio Processing: 64-bit floating-point processing, with native sampling rates up to 192 kHz
Connectivity: 8 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs (4K 120Hz/8K 60Hz), S/PDIF inputs and outputs, AES3 inputs and outputs
Calibration: TrinnovOptimizer technology for precise speaker calibration and room optimization
K Array Power Amplifiers: High-performance power amplifiers designed to drive complex speaker systems. While specific details about the model are scarce, K-array amplifiers are known for their reliability and efficiency in large-scale installations. We have used KA208, KA28 & KA104 Power Amplifiers to power the K-Array speakers.
PlayStation 5 from Sony: A next-generation gaming console capable of producing high-quality graphics and immersive audio. Key features include: Graphics Ray tracing, 8K resolution support, Audio: 3D audio capabilities.
Panasonic DP-UB820EB Blu-ray Player: A 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player designed to deliver exceptional video and audio quality. Key features include:- Video: 4K resolution support (3840 x 2160), HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support-Audio: High-quality audio output, including Dolby Atmosand DTS:X
K-ARRAY SPEAKERS: We have used K-Array top-of-the-line Line Array speaker called KaymanSeries (KY102), for LCR, Domino Series (KF26) for surrounds &Ceiling & we have used the Thunder Cinema series subwoofer (KSC18P)
Alta Labs Access Points and Network Port: Networking equipment designed to provide reliable and fast connectivity. Alta Labs offers solutions for wireless networking and network infrastructure.
Proto Pixel Brain: An LED processor designed for high-quality visual displays. Key features include: Processing: Dual processing for seamless visuals-Connectivity: Multiple input options for flexible connectivity
MadVREnvy Pro: A high-end video processor designed to deliver exceptional image quality.
