Extraordinary architecture & TELETASK home automation: a perfect match

Architectural duo Carmen Lammens and Philippe Desmet designed the two villas on adjacent plots. The brief? The houses had to have the same building typology, but there was a twist. Each home had to reflect the personal taste of its residents – both outside and inside. Desmet & Lammens succeeded with flying colours.

The bright villas exude timeless elegance and immediately evoke holiday vibes thanks to their refined design, luxurious building materials, and spectacular lake views. And while each home has its own distinct personality, together, they form a perfectly cohesive whole highlighted by afzelia wood slats.

What else do the villas have in common, besides a central entrance gate and parking area? Both of them are fitted with TELETASK home automation.

Bart Vander Plaetsen, responsible for image, sound, home automation, security, and E-installation in the villas: “The houses are equipped with a NANOS central unit, Dali interfaces, AURUS-OLED touch panels, access control, and much more. The installation of all integrations went very smoothly.”

Here’s a selection of the integrated functions:

• indoor and outdoor lighting
  
• access control
  
• audio (Sonos)
  
• voice control
  
• automated blinds
  
• heating
  
• motion sensors
  
• light sensors
  
• temperature sensors
  
• license for smartphone control
  

Bart: “We’ve set up the astronomical clock function, which predicts when the sun rises and sets every day of the year. That means the lights inside or outside switch on automatically as soon as it gets dark, and when the owners are at home.”

“We have also linked specific conditions to some of the light sensors in one of the residences. As long as the children are asleep, the corridor lights do not automatically switch on when their parents pass by, ensuring a good night’s rest without any distractions!”

The proud owners of these minimalist villas, Karel and Frederik, are brothers and opticians, each running their own shop in the area. Leading a busy life, these business owners decided that home automation would bring them much value.

Karel: “When both the architect and the electrician suggested installing a home automation system, we quickly followed suit. For me, the TELETASK app, in particular, is a great added value. It’s convenient and easy to control everything from my mobile phone: I can see and adjust the temperature in every room and operate all the lights, but I can also open the door remotely.”

“The entrance gate and garage, the electric blinds, the lights, and the heating are all home automation controlled. So even when I'm at home, I can manage all my applications from the couch. It’s convenient, and it brings more comfort to my life!”