Partnering with architects & interior designers — discreet AV protects the design.
We integrate audio, video and control into architecture and interiors without visual noise. Early coordination keeps ceilings clean, joinery intact and sightlines pure—so your concept stays exactly as intended.
24-hour response. Confidential. Drawings welcome (PDF/DWG).
Why partner with BOE-AV
- Early services coordination. We flag clashes with lighting/HVAC and structure before they become costly.
- Ceiling discipline. Symmetry and spacing around the listening area; trimless/invisible options to protect grids.
- Clear documentation. RCPs, device schedules, low-voltage and conduit notes, rack space and power.
- Predictable outcomes. International guidelines and documented sign-off.
- Finish-first thinking. Invisible or paintable loudspeakers, TV recesses, mirror/hidden TVs, cable management.
- Joinery integration. Depths, ventilation and service access for media cabinets and lifts.
- Control that matches finishes. Discreet keypads/remotes; placement that respects furniture plans and sightlines.
- Calm user experience. One-touch scenes (music, lighting, shading) to fit the mood.
How we work with architects & interior designers
- Plan — 10-minute drawing review (DWG/PDF). We outline scope, risks, cable routes, joinery impacts and wall/ceiling zones.
- Design — RCP layouts (speakers/displays), elevations with recesses and service zones, device schedules, prelim rack/space plan, power & network notes. Finish coordination (grilles, fabric/acoustic plaster, trim).
- Build – First-fix guidance, site walks, mark-ups and revisions, joinery cut-sheet checks, mock-ups where needed.
- Commission & handover – Calibration, user training, as-built set, maintenance plan and discrete documentation.
What we deliver
- Reflected ceiling plans
- Elevations & details — TV recess/lift details, joinery ventilation & service access, conduit entry points.
- Device & room schedules (per space) with mounting/finish notes.
- Low-voltage cable schedule + conduits/trunking routes and pull-strings.
- Rack elevations with thermal and service clearances + dedicated circuit notes.
- Network topology (hard-wired first; Wi-Fi overlay) incl. AP locations.
- As-built set at handover + brief specification for client/tender clarity. (RCP) with speaker/TV placements and safe distances to lights/HVAC.
Aesthetic options
- Invisible / plaster-over loudspeakers or paintable trimless grilles.
- Hidden TVs — recesses, mirror TVs, artwork/motorised reveals, ceiling drops.
- Home cinema acoustic treatments disguised as panelling or fabric walls.
- Clean installations — remote equipment racks, no visible cabling.
- One touch integrations with smart homes
- We propose options that match your palette — stone, timber, fabric, leather & woods.
Architect & Designer Tool
Download concise planning aids or send us your drawings for a same-day first review.
- 1-page A&D Checklist (PDF) — planning items per room and per phase.
- Speaker placement quick guide (PDF) — ceiling patterns & listening geometry.
- TV recess & conduit cheat-sheet (PDF) — depths, ventilation, cable paths.
- Typical heights & clearances (PDF) — APs, racks, service zones.
Can’t find what you need? Send your DWG/PDF and we’ll annotate within 24 hours.
Planning notes
- Ceilings: keep speakers clear of downlights/HVAC; maintain symmetry around listening areas.
- Conduits to TV positions: min. 2x 32 mm flexible with pull-string; gentle bends; separate from mains.
- Joinery: allow depth, ventilation and a removable service panel for media gear/lifts.
- Racks/tech spaces: ventilation and service access; dedicated circuits; avoid bedrooms for noise.
- Networks: centralised, wired backbone; Wi-Fi overlay; plan AP locations early.
- Privacy: Non-identifying network/equipment names; client confidentiality by default.
Selected projects
- Invisible multi-room audio in a city apartment — pure sound, no visible speakers.
- Hidden TV integration in a Marbella villa — mirror display and flush panels for zero technology intrusion.
- Custom cinema on a yacht — concealed projector and speaker system for immersive entertainment at sea.
- Discrete AV integration in a Zurich villa — fully integrated audio and effortless control with invisible design.
FAQ for architects & interior designers
When should we involve you?
Contact us as soon as you have the first draft of your floor plan—early input lets us design recessed (flush-mounted) TV niches and discuss different options.
Do you work in DWG?
Yes. We design and mark-up in DWG/PDF and revise through first-fix.
How do you protect finishes and sightlines?
By using invisible/trimless speakers, clean cable paths, discreet control placement and recess details.
Can you integrate with existing joinery or lifts?
Yes—send shop drawings and we provide depths, ventilation and service access notes.
International projects?
Yes—Denmark, Marbella/Costa del Sol, Cannes, Zurich, Monaco are some of the locations we have clients. Remote coordination plus scheduled site visits.
Typical budgets?
Most whole-home audio/TV integrations land 40k–110k EUR; smaller single-room upgrades are welcome.
Confidentiality/NDA?
BOE-AV treats all client and property information as strictly confidential. NDAs provided on request.
Ready to protect the design — and the ceiling grid — before it’s built?
24-hour response. Confidential.