With new technology, entertainment awaits inside or outside this unique home to showcase its unmatched artistic features throughout. This newly built home is a unique, ultra-modern waterfront masterpiece in Fort Myers, Florida. Inspired by contemporary architecture, the luminous open living areas feature coveted design elements with the finest materials and soaring ceilings. The home boasts a spacious great room, a foyer, a chef’s kitchen, 38 sun tunnels, and a glass wine room.
THE CHALLENGE:
The homeowner, Sylvie Acovski, was seeking special features for her “forever home” by simplifying the controls on the wall for HVAC and AV, along with using lighting to accentuate her artwork. The homeowner’s late husband has family ties to The Lalique Glass Art company in France, a brand recognized as the ultimate symbol of French luxury. It was important to Acovski that customized lighting controls would spotlight the crystals and custom-made paintings.
THE SOLUTION:
Her trips around the world inspired Acovski to incorporate beautiful art pieces throughout her home, so it was essential that the design and technology elements work together to create the ideal lighting décor and atmosphere. With the help of Phil Roberts, owner of Phil’s Phancy Programming, the team implemented Crestron solutions to simplify control. This provides Acovski with 200 zones of tunable lights that can highlight art displays, along with other beautiful assets of the home, providing an experience that is further complemented by automated shading and HVAC controls.
THE TECHNOLOGY:
Acovski entertains often and the Crestron platform gives her complete control over the lighting, such as color temperature and intensity, to create a perfect ambiance. Acovski can choose any color to create a uniform atmosphere with the press of a button from the Crestron platform. The custom paintings within the home are encased in modern, glassy, white frames to enhance these pieces, and lighting fixtures were installed within the case to provide backlight to the walls to achieve the desired aesthetic.
Throughout the residence, Horizon® keypads checked the boxes for both design and function, especially with the ability to tune the backlight of each button with “at-a-glance" feedback. The homeowner had custom, ultra-modern couches shipped from France, and light strips were added around the pieces for additional customization and flair. With Crestron touch screens integrated into the smart home system, control is always close without intruding on the design to ensure a consistent look and feel. For added controls, Acovski also has the ability to adjust the shading. Crestron motorized shades were one of the most essential features in the system, as they provide her with even more control, including the option to take advantage of natural light in the rooms with 60-foot glass walls on both sides. The shades also help preserve the designer furniture and the priceless pieces in the home.
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.
