Portfolio: The Enchanted Theater

A winding stone-lined stairway leads down past a wine cellar to an enchanting theater in the basement of this 20,000 sq. ft. estate tucked away in the bucolic vineyards of Dutchess County in upstate New York.

Once you enter the 960 sq. ft. theater, you are immediately transported to a special place full of whimsical animal portraits commissioned especially for the room. Ornate gilded frames glimmer against the rich burgundy wallpaper. Leather seating and sheepskin-upholstered ottomans add a perfect contemporary note to the unique design of the room. And the entertainment experience is equally as memorable and distinct with a 150-inch screen and an audiophile-class 9.2 surround-sound system.

Architect: Crisp Architects | Interiors: Rob Bowen Design Group | Awards: EH Home of the Year | Awards: Mark of Excellence

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The cinema-caliber Theater features a Digital Projection Insight 4K HD projector and a Seymour Screen 15-foot screen with motorized vertical masking that automatically adjusts to the aspect ratio of the content being viewed. A pair of freestanding Meridian DSP8000 loudspeakers are complemented by the rear and side in-wall Meridian DSP speakers that comprise the full 9-speaker surround-sound array for a deeply immersive audiophile sound experience.

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Kinetics Noise Control absorbers and diffusers in the walls and ceiling contain noise and vibration. LED cove lighting can be set to any color of the family’s choosing. The plush club chairs, couch, and Emperador marble bar provide ample seating for all friends and family.

The Meridian DSP640 side-channel speakers of the surround-sound system are cleverly hidden in the hinged millwork columns upholstered with acoustically transparent fabric panels.

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Browsing the family’s movie library housed on a Kaleidescape movie server is simple using the theater’s Crestron handheld remote or any iPad or touchscreen running the Osbee Home app.

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From the downlights to the picture lights over the paintings to the infinite color choices of the LED cove lights, Osbee’s thoughtful centralized lighting design and control solution lets the homeowners achieve the perfect ambiance before, during, and after the screening.

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In addition to the design, engineering, and installation of the theater, Osbee updated and integrated the estate’s existing climate and lighting systems, giving the homeowners control of their entire residence using the Osbee Home app. In the Billiards Room, an iPad sits in its dock at the bar that’s flanked by dual televisions so family and guests can catch all the sports action while enjoying a cocktail or a glass of wine made from the estate’s own vineyards. Other touchscreens throughout the home provide easy access to the system.