Gold Award — Best Lighting Control Project

Project: Lake Home Interior & Exterior Lighting Project (Atlanta, GA)

This stunning lakeside residence blends cutting-edge automation with architectural elegance, delivering a fully connected home experience powered by Lutron HomeWorks centralized lighting control. Every space, inside and out, was carefully designed for beauty, comfort, and effortless control.

A special recognition goes to Florin Panlilio, the project’s lighting designer, whose vision and expertise were instrumental in achieving the home’s dynamic and layered lighting environment. Her collaboration with our Atlanta team elevated the entire design, ensuring both the interior and exterior spaces feel seamless, balanced, and luxurious.

Project Highlights:

• Complete Lutron HomeWorks System managing interior & exterior lighting

• Control4 automation for seamless integration of AV, lighting, and climate

• DMF, LumenWerx, American Lighting & WAC fixtures for layered illumination

• Sonos-powered distributed audio throughout the home, library, and pool area

• Sony & Samsung displays for entertainment spaces indoors and out

• FX Luminaire exterior lighting and Sonance landscape speakers transforming outdoor living

• Voice-controlled integration through Josh.ai for a hands-free experience

“This project was a true collaboration between technology and design. Our goal was to create a seamless experience where lighting elevates the architecture, while also making the entire home easy to manage. We’re proud to see this project recognized on a national stage.”
— Jay Ferebee, Atlanta Branch Manager, Innovative Sight & Sound

This award reflects our Atlanta team’s expertise in designing elevated, intuitive systems that integrate flawlessly into the home’s aesthetic while enhancing everyday living.

Silver Award — Best Media Room / Multipurpose Room

Project: 30A Game Room & Bar (Destin, FL)

Our Innovative Sims division transformed this coastal getaway into the ultimate entertainment space, blending high-performance audio/video with luxurious design and full smart home control.

Project Highlights:

• 98” Sony Bravia TV paired with 65” Samsung Frame TV for a multi-screen experience

• Colorbeam RGBW lighting for fully customizable moods and scenes

• Lutron lighting control for precision dimming and energy efficiency

• Control4 automation managing AV, lighting, and climate seamlessly

• Waterfall glass speakers and Architettura Sonora Icarus black marble wall speakers for audiophile-quality sound

• Josh.ai voice control for intuitive, hands-free commands

• Custom bowling alley integrated with the entertainment system

• Unique overhead lighting designs to enhance the room’s vibe

“This project is a perfect example of how we can create one-of-a-kind spaces that deliver unforgettable experiences. We wanted to give our client an entertainment space that feels as incredible as it performs — and we’re thrilled the industry recognized that.”
— Ryan Canterbury, Destin/30A Branch Manager, Innovative Sight & Sound

With immersive visuals, luxury finishes, and cutting-edge automation, this project highlights our 30A team’s ability to deliver creative, high-performance entertainment environments.