The Forge is a new, state-of-the-art personal training lab located in the heart of Monaco. Strength, power, resilience and well-being are just a few of the focus points during its one-on-one training and group classes.
THE CHALLENGE
Design and deploy a fully integrated lighting, climate, AV, and security control solution to address the demands of the affluent clientele for comfort, luxury, and entertainment. Important additional requirement: the system needed to be secure, scalable, and ready to integrate new technologies as they emerge in the future.
THE SOLUTION
Project manager Federico Vella of The Forge contacted IntelliCasa during the design phase of the new personal training center. IntelliCasa recommended a full Crestron system to meet the demanding project requirements.
THE TECHNOLOGY
To offer the clientele a personalized experience and maximize motivation, Intellicasa created a highly interactive and customizable setup. The Forge team members and their clients can implement their personal preferences for music and lighting to create the ambient effect that works best for them during a workout. This necessitated a full smart lighting and Crestron Sonnex® multi-room audio solution that could be controlled by individual area or facility wide. They created several different lighting scenes, as an intense boxing class requires a different ambiance than a spiritual yoga session, for example.
The 18 Crestron Saros® pendant ceiling speakers throughout the facility blend perfectly with the interior and deliver pristine sound from five different sources, all managed via a Crestron network streaming media player. Staff and clients can select their own music streaming services at any time in any area of The Forge, without disrupting other patrons who are listening to their own music in another area. The system also supports Apple AirPlay® software for wireless streaming. With integrated HVAC control, the temperature can easily be adjusted to the most comfortable level. Several security aspects are also integrated for peace of mind outside of business hours, including the full intrusion alarm system. All sub-systems are integrated using a Crestron PRO3 control system, with control via smartphone, tablet, and integrated Crestron touch screens and keypads, installed at key locations within the lab. An intuitive, user-friendly graphic interface gives users the same experience no matter which device they use.
RESULTS
What made the Crestron solution stand out for The Forge is how it can seamlessly integrate different subsystems and provide the ability to personalize settings for each client. “Now, our clients can listen to different music in different rooms, from different sources. They can even listen to different music on opposite sides of the room or turn up the volume in only part of the room,” said Federico Vella, Project Manager of The Forge. “The same concept is applied to lighting. Each area can be controlled independently, or all together. Our clients use the interface to control their own area and find it very intuitive to use.”
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
