INTRODUCTION
Standing 20 stories tall with a floor space of approximately 60,000 square meters, The Ritz Carlton Hotel Amman brings together legendary service and opulent design in the center of one of the middle east’s most exciting cities. It features several specialty restaurants, such as a rooftop lounge, and the hotel houses numerous other outlets, including a cocktail bar, an indoor garden café, and retail shops. The property also boasts a fitness center, indoor pool, signature spa, outdoor swimming pool, and garden. Beyond the hotel, the property also features a stunning 20-story residential tower called The Residences.
THE CHALLENGE
The Ritz Carlton was looking for ways to make the hotel experience and technology simple, easy, and uplifting. The property consists of 228 guest rooms, 34 of which are distinct suite types that required thoughtful planning to set the standards for this prestigious project, and 90 spacious, private homes. The experience needed to include high-end AV, background music, lighting, and shading control in both the hotel and residences, as well as additional indoor and outdoor lighting in both towers.
THE SOLUTION
Al Eqbal Real Estate selected Luminus Technology as their partner due to the team’s extensive experience in five-star hotels and mega projects in the region. Luminus Technology reshaped the existing systems using Crestron solutions to create an iconic property fully equipped with the latest solutions available.
THE TECHNOLOGY
The residents of The Residences can all enjoy the convenience and bespoke luxury of a Crestron smart home system. Residents can control lighting, air conditioning, and curtains, as well as the built-in speakers, whether they are home or away. Peace of mind is a click away with their preinstalled smart home system. Installation options include pre-programmed smart scenes for the entire home, including “All On” and “All Off” commands and programming of custom presets to create the perfect ambiance for any event – from “Party” to “Relax.” Elegant Horizon® keypads combine custom control with a superior button feel and designer aesthetics that complement any décor.
Each home is wired to support motorized shades for all window locations and world-class Crestron DigitalMedia™ 4K video distribution and control technology. Each home also offers support for the addition of Crestron inceiling speakers, wireless audio, voice commands, and unlimited personalization.
This means that residents can add audio, video, and other features to their Crestron system without needing to open walls, run external wires, or place cable boxes and other bulky electronic equipment in every room.
Crestron DigitalMedia™ content distribution routes AV signals throughout the project between different indoor and outdoor hotel venues. This can be done quickly and with a simple touch using any Crestron touch screen or Horizon Keypad. Crestron AirMedia® wireless presentation and conferencing systems make it easy to connect and present for everyone in the various event spaces the Ritz Carlton offers. Lighting control in both towers is handled with Crestron DIN Rail Solutions, while a Crestron® Control System covers the overall AV control.
Scheduling and controlling every lighting fixture and circuit in public areas was another critical aspect of this project. Through more than 100 lighting panels, the property utilizes most lighting control types from 0-10V and DALI® to Phase-dim and DMX modules to illuminate the beautifully designed façade lights for the hotel and each residence.
RESULTS
The Ritz Carlton Hotel and Residences are the most prestigious projects in Jordan. They deliver an extraordinary experience for hotel guests and a glamorous standard of living for every resident with state-of-the-art Crestron technology.
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.
