Control4 Transforms a Japanese-Inspired Colorado Residence Into a Tranquil Living Space

Situated on roughly two acres, a stunning 8,800-square-foot residence, including a separate pool house, presents a harmonious blend of Japanese-inspired architecture and modern smart home convenience. For the 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 powerful, intuitive technology that simplifies daily life rather than disrupts it.

To bring this vision to life, the homeowner turned to Logic Integration, a premier integration firm in Lone Tree, Colorado. With years of experience under their belt, a deep understanding of smart systems, an eye for design, and a wide breadth of interoperable products from which to choose, they checked off every box.

Aesthetic Integrity Meets Smart Functionality

“From the beginning, the homeowner made it clear that he didn’t want technology to interfere with the home’s serene, minimalist aesthetic,” said Logic Integration’s CEO and Founder, Shawn Hansson. “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 to ensure the technology was seamlessly integrated. 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 installed flush-mounted, small-aperture speakers directly into the ceiling surfaces. The result is a clean, uninterrupted visual flow throughout the home.

‍The Ecosystem Advantage

Much of the project’s success hinged on the decision to use products and platforms from ADI, which allowed Logic Integration to design a cohesive, interoperable ecosystem.

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

Control4: Intuitive Control, Immersive Experience

Along with design, ease of use was the homeowner’s top priority. Control4 was the hands-down choice for this project, thanks to its user-friendly interface and consistent experience across devices.

“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,” Hansson added.

Control4 powers the home’s 21-zone audio system, video distribution across all key rooms, and custom lighting scenes. Through strategically placed Control4 touchpanels in the kitchen, master bedroom, other bedrooms, and pool house, homeowners and guests can activate scenes, control shades, or adjust audio with ease.

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, further reinforcing the home’s connection to nature and rhythm.

Zen, Spa, and Surround Sound

This serene smart home is not only beautiful, it’s immersive. 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 shared. “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, a casual media space optimized for movie watching and gaming.

Surveillance, Wi-Fi, and Remote Support

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, they deployed a robust Araknis network optimized for work-from-home demands. “Most people aren’t getting the internet speeds they pay for,” Hansson noted. “We make sure they do.”

A standout feature of the smart ecosystem is OvrC, a remote management platform. It enables Logic Integration to remotely monitor and troubleshoot the system, perform automatic WattBox reboots when devices fail, and communicate efficiently with the client’s house manager via a custom ticketing system.

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

Design & Tech: Better Together

In this Japanese-inspired residence, every part of the home has been thoughtfully 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, providing seamless visitor communication. 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.

Logic Integration has proven that smart home technology doesn’t have to dominate a space. It can blend quietly into the background, enhancing the daily experience without compromising design, and can balance between tradition and technology, form and function. With the help of the Control4 ecosystem, they delivered a project that feels peaceful, personalized, and deeply functional.

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