Ekinex Australia Showroom, Sydney

Application context

The Ekinex Australia Showroom is situated in Kurnell, South Sydney, a location known for its picturesque surroundings and proximity to Cronulla, a vibrant coastal suburb. The showroom was created as a multifunctional space to support the company's growing presence in the Australian market. It serves as a hub for architects, system integrators, and customers to engage with Ekinex’s home automation solutions. Additionally, the showroom facilitates training sessions, "Lunch and Learn" events, and serves as a venue for industry-related gatherings.

The architectural design is by the Ekinex style office and much attention was given to elements reflecting the made-in-Italy design philosophy. The display panels and materials were custom-made by an Italian company, while all the furniture was meticulously selected to ensure a cohesive and elegant aesthetic in line with Ekinex's values.

Client's requirements

The primary objective for the showroom was to create a versatile space that not only showcases Ekinex products but also serves as an educational and interactive environment. The customer needed a showroom that would provide:

• A dedicated area for product demonstrations and interactive displays.
• A training room equipped with cutting-edge home automation systems and independent workstations
• A space conducive to hosting networking events and professional meetings.
• High-quality, aesthetic finishes that align with Ekinex’s Italian design ethos, showcasing modern, sophisticated home automation solutions.

Ekinex solutions

To meet the customer’s requirements, a range of Ekinex KNX products were used throughout the showroom. Each product was chosen to reflect both the advanced technical capabilities and the aesthetic appeal of the Ekinex brand.

• Wall-mount devices: the 20Venti series, FF series, Signum were installed in multiple areas to showcase the sleek, customizable design and ease of use that architects and integrators demand. These keypads allow for intuitive control of lighting, climate, and other functions.
• Thermostats: the EK-ET2 thermostat series was used to manage the showroom’s climate control, demonstrating the seamless integration of smart temperature regulation within a modern space.
• Lighting Control: the entire lighting system was integrated with Ekinex’s KNX-based actuators and DALI, providing not only energy efficiency but also the flexibility to create dynamic lighting scenarios for product displays and events.
• Touch Panels: Ekinex’s 5-inch touch panels were installed to give visitors and professionals hands-on experience with a fully customizable control interface, highlighting the user-centric design of the system.
• Sentio multiroom audio system
• Door phone IP Dico
• Delégo visualisation system
• Revélo Lift TV

This combination of Ekinex products provided a solution that met the technical demands of the installation, while also showcasing the sophisticated and modern design that Ekinex is known for. The system was fully integrated with KNX, demonstrating seamless connectivity between various devices and areas within the showroom. Furthermore, this project presents a great opportunity because it allows Ekinex to control the only working geothermal plantroom showroom in Australia.