For a homeowner whose passion for Japanese culture and design was born from his travels, the goal was clear: create a tranquil living environment that honors minimalism while incorporating technology that simplifies daily life rather than disrupts it. 

To bring this vision to life, the homeowner turned to Logic Integration, an integration firm in Lone Tree, Colo.

“From the beginning, the homeowner made it clear that he didn’t want technology to interfere with the home’s serene, minimalist aesthetic,” said Shawn Hansson, founder and CEO, Logic Integration. “Our challenge was to integrate robust systems while keeping everything visually discreet.”

This meant collaborating closely with the project’s lighting designer, interior designer, and other trades. All core equipment was housed in a mechanical room, allowing the rest of the home to remain free of visible tech clutter. Logic Integration replaced multi-gang light switches with sleek Control4 keypads and flush-mounted small-aperture speakers seamlessly with ceiling surfaces.

“At this scale, compatibility across brands is critical,” Hansson said. “Using products from ADI | Snap One, including Control4, WattBox, Luma, Araknis, and Access Networks, we were able to ensure all products worked together seamlessly. Snap One’s wide distribution options also gave us access to everything we needed in one place, which is a huge time-saver.”

Hansson added, “We asked what mattered most, and he said simplicity. That’s why Control4 was a natural choice; it’s intuitive, easy to manage, and scalable.”

Control4 powers the home’s 21-zone audio system, video distribution across all key rooms, and custom lighting scenes.

Scenes such as “day,” “evening,” and “night” are used throughout the home, even in spaces with fewer lighting loads, to maintain consistent labeling and intuitive interaction. Some scenes, like entertainment presets for large gathering spaces, are tailored to adjust lighting and music with a single touch. Lighting coves and accent lights also shift throughout the day based on natural daylight levels.

Audio distribution was a cornerstone of the project, both indoors and outdoors. The client requested that audio be available in every single room, including a private spa and meditation room equipped with a steam shower, as well as across the landscaped exterior.

“The outdoor landscape audio was our favorite part of the project,” Hansson said. “The sound quality is amazing, and thanks to Control4, the client can play music from anywhere — by the pool, in the spa, or while walking the garden path.”

The entertainment experience continues inside with a surround-sound system installed in the billiards/theater room.

Security and network performance were also key priorities, especially given the homeowner’s frequent travel. Logic Integration installed a Luma surveillance system for real-time visibility, with camera feeds accessible through the Control4 interface.

To ensure reliable connectivity, Logic deployed an Araknis network optimized for work-from-home demands. “Most people aren’t getting the internet speeds they pay for,” Hansson said. “We make sure they do.”

OvrC, Snap One’s remote management platform, enables Logic Integration to remotely monitor and troubleshoot the system, perform automatic WattBox reboots when devices fail, and communicate with the client’s house manager via a custom ticketing system.

“This was a major factor in the client choosing us,” Hansson said. “If something goes wrong, his house manager can report it easily without having to bother him. We can often fix it remotely.”

Hansson added, “It starts with our ADI | Snap One rep. He’s always responsive and keeps us top of mind, and having that kind of support means everything. Whenever we bring in a new brand, we can count on ADI | Snap One to help us learn and integrate it the right way. That makes a big difference.”

In this Japanese-inspired residence, every part of the home has been curated to reflect that intentionality. Motion sensors in stairwells add convenience and safety. The front gate intercom, with a pedestal-mounted door station, calls through to multiple touchpanels. And when the homeowner wants to unwind in his meditation room or host guests outdoors, the smart system is ready at the press of a button.