In the high-end residential and hospitality market, comfort and architectural experience are central. At the same time, the demand for smart technology is growing. Think of intelligent lighting, climate control, audio/video, and fully automated technical installations. But technology should never dominate a design and the comfort experience. theXcellent ensures that technology always remains in the background.
Fully developed tech design plan
As a technical co-designer, theXcellent participates in the first phase of the design process. With their knowledge and input, the comfort specialists ensure that technology adapts to the design — never the other way around. That is the core of their approach. Together with the client, theXcellent goes through six design steps. The result is a fully developed tech design plan. This plan describes all technological choices and solutions. It is immediately usable as a commissioning document for executing parties.
'We often see that architects and designers view technology and architectural design as opposites. With theXcellent, we prove that it can be different: technology that truly serves the design, the experience, and the end user,' says Edwin Hannink, director of theXcellent / Theben Netherlands.
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Design leads, technology enriches
theXcellent focuses on professionals in the living, hospitality, and lifestyle market. Architects and interior architects working on luxury homes and penthouses. Developers of boutique hotels and exclusive vacation villas. And system integrators looking for an expert design partner. The (interior) architect always remains in the 'driver's seat'.
theXcellent collaborates, advises, and ensures that comfort, atmosphere, and smart technology come together seamlessly. Technology that you do not see, but do feel. For realization, theXcellent works with a network of selected partners. They take care of procurement, programming, guidance, and installation. This makes the process from design to delivery smooth and efficient.
Rooted in technological expertise
theXcellent is an initiative of Theben Netherlands, a specialist in building and home automation. This expertise forms the basis of the approach. theXcellent works exclusively with partners who possess the knowledge and experience required for high-end projects. This ensures the quality of the final result.
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About theXcellent
theXcellent is part of Theben Netherlands and focuses on the high-end living, hospitality, and lifestyle market. As a technical co-designer, theXcellent assists (interior) architects, design partners, and system integrators in integrating high-quality, invisible technology into exclusive residential and hospitality environments. The result of each project is a fully developed tech design plan, which forms the basis for further execution by selected realization partners. Also visit www.thexcellent.nl.
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