Journal

Case StudiesJune 2021

Case Study: Zander Residence

CHALLENGE: Business executive Ed Zander’s home technology system needed updating. He and his wife Mona are active philanthropists involved in education, health, and social services. Their 13,000 square foot estate in a beautiful but remote area of Carmel Valley had its original wiring, electronics, and speakers from when they built the home in 2004. Ed…

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Take 10sJune 2021

Take 10 with David Arbogast

Did you know that Amplified Lifestyles has an Automated Shade Division? In March, window covering expert David Arbogast joined the Amplified team bringing over thirty years of experience developing shade solutions for interior designers, architects, and general contractors. David has designed automated shade solutions for skylights, curved windows, slanted windows, and crooked windows; he is…

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Take 10sApril 2021

Take 10 With Robert Gilligan

In March, Amplified Lifestyles welcomed veteran Senior Technology Advisor Robert Gilligan to the team. Robert brings over twenty years of experience in audiovisual, automation, and security technologies.  He is adept at collaborating with interior designers, architects, general contractors, and lighting designers to find the best technology solutions that blend seamlessly into their high-end residential projects.…

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Style GuidesDecember 2020

Style Guide | Curated Technology

Our 2021 guide to our favorite home technology products Forbes & Lomax, also known as the ‘invisible lightswitch,’ is the modern answer to the lost elegance of early 1900’s switching. From brass plating that stands on its own to seamless acrylic that extends wallpaper and disappears entirely, F&L is art in a light switch. Amplified…

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