In Cardiff city centre, Landmark Place is a 16 storey building mainly of residential dwellings, with retail on the ground and first floors. As the city’s first skyscraper development, it has 280 high-end apartments, mixed-use luxury facilities and a 24 hour concierge service. Comelit-PAC was specified via the main fire and security installer IDS Fire and Security, to integrate door entry systems across the site, incorporating main site access and car park entrance systems, with video calling for all apartments and fully shared network facilities.
Landmark Place wanted to use the existing cabling and to keep the old door entry working at the same time as the new installation was taking place. This was to ensure the security and safety of our residents at all times. Comelit-PAC was recommended partly because its door entry panels and monitors could blend with the aesthetics of the development. Comelit-PAC specified its Simplebus 2 wire product, allowing the installer to use the existing cabling. Each apartment now features a Comelit-PAC mini handsfree monitor with a custom adapter plate, allowing homeowners to benefit from instant intercom control and video door entry capability.
Owen Williams, Operations Manager at IDS Security Systems said: “Installing Comelit-PAC at Landmark, was a straightforward decision. It’s really simple to retrofit and one of only a few that could accommodate the need to use the existing cabling infrastructure. The combination of SimpleBus and Mini Handsfree Monitors, could be installed without requiring extra power supplies. Homeowners can benefit from a stylish proposition of video door entry and integrated security, to stay protected.”
And Tony Berry, Comelit-PAC Business Development Manager, South West added: “Landmark Place set a new benchmark for skyscraper living in the heart of Cardiff, with its exceptional offering and level of amenities. To maintain its high aspirations, every aspect of any works programme has to be considered to present the latest in stylish design.
“This had to be carefully balanced with minimal disruption to homeowners, especially when it came to security. In partnership with IDS, we were able to demonstrate the benefits of SimpleBus and our Mini Handsfree monitors, with its ease of installation to minimise disruption. It’s a great example of a simple upgrade process enabling homeowners to make the most of the latest in integrated video door entry technology.”
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