[Lightandbuilding2018]
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Country home on the coast
An interesting shape and wonderful location on the coast stood behind a great potential of the old house in Bolinas, California. This house, however, was in a terrible condition, while the garden around it fell into neglect. The investor whose plan was to renovate this place wanted to create a space to relax using natural materials. He installed FAKRO roof windows on the top floor that allowed to rediscover a breathtaking view of the ocean.Creativity & SavingsThe owners themselves have chosen materials for finishing the house, and their aim was to use the largest possible quantity of materials from the original building and those obtained from recycling. This is the reason for specific, heterogeneous decking of the internal walls and th... More
Product • By basalte • Via walkway light
Via walkway light
The ultimate comfort is to conveniently control your home technology, but also to feel safe as you walk around the house, even when it’s dark: That's the idea behind the Via walkway light. Typically installed at socket height, Via subtly illuminates the floor to help you navigate throughout the house. It perfectly harmonizes with the Basalte switches and sockets, having the same form factor and high-end finishes.Developed and handmade in Belgium.Dimensions 80 mm x 80 mm x 8 mm3,15 in x 3,15 in x 0,31 inFinishesVia is available in the same finishes as the Basalte switches:> satin white aluminium, brushed aluminium, brushed dark grey aluminium, brushed black aluminium> bronze, brushed brass, brushed nickel, soft copper> fer... More
Product • By basalte • Auro wall version
Auro motion sensor
Auro is a small, fast and almost invisible motion detector for home automation systems. Thanks to its innovate flat design, it perfectly blends in any interior. Auro has an integrated motion, temperature and light sensor and additionally features LEDs to serve as a night light in a dark hall way. A wall version in the same design and finishes as the Basalte switches is also available, for a perfect match in any interior!Developed and handmade in Belgium.Product specs:Main features - installation only requires opening of 43 mm / 1,7 in- completely flat design- visible diameter 52 mm / 2.00"- visible thickness 1 mm / 0.04"- 360° range horizontal- 90° range vertical- integrated LED feedback/ night light- integrated day and night mode- int... More
Product • By basalte • Sentido design switch
Sentido design switch
The Sentido design switch is touch-sensitive to easily control lights, scenes, shades, HVAC and even music, thanks to the patented multitouch technology!
It's available in high-end finishes like bronze, aluminium or brass and is designed for home automation systems. With the unique multitouch functionalities, you can for example quickly turn the lights on and off in a room, using a welcome or goodbye scene. Consequently, Sentido offers a very easy and unique way of control.
Handmade and developed in Belgium.
Product specifications
Dimensions
80 mm x 80 mm x 8 mm
3,15 in x 3,15 in x 0,31 in
Main features
> touch-sensitive surfaces
> 2 or 4-way version
> patented multitouch functions
> integrat... More