PROJECT: LONDON MEWS // INTEGRATOR: Avinu

Brief

Nestled in London’s City of Westminster, this Mews property underwent a complete transformation into a luxury smart home. The client’s interior designer approached Avinu to deliver a discreet yet powerful automation system to complement the design-led renovation. The goal, to seamlessly integrate smart technology into a luxury family residence while maintaining the refined aesthetics throughout the home

Avinu, an award-winning smart home design and installation company with over 16 years of experience, worked closely with My KNX Store to source and design a KNX-based control strategy that would preserve the property’s heritage charm while enabling cutting-edge modern living.

Solution

Avinu designed and delivered a complete KNX solution centred in the main around the Gira KNX System. At the heart of the home, the Gira X1 and S1 provide secure and flexible control, integrating all building functions into one intelligent app server. Carefully selected Gira Pushbutton Sensor 4 keypads, finished in bronze, aligned with the property’s interior design while reducing wall clutter through multi-function control at all KNX switch locations. When additional thermostat display / control was required, Avinu maintained design continuity by combing Zennio’s compact Flat 55 Display thermostat with Gira’s esprit bronze frames to match all other Pushbutton Sensor 4 keypads.

Working in partnership with My KNX Store, Avinu ensured every element from lighting and climate to shading and entertainment was fully integrated, creating a unified smart home system tailored to the client’s lifestyle.

Benefits

The collaboration between Avinu and My KNX Store ensured the project delivered more than just functionality. The Gira KNX system offered flexibility, scalability, and energy efficiency, futureproofing the property while meeting the highest design standards. By consolidating multiple functions into a simple, intuitive interface, the system enhanced daily life, supporting routines, comfort and convenience. Customised keypads, tailored scenes, automated climate control and a user-friendly app dashboard provided effortless usability, with centralised “All Off” and “I’m Home” presets offered additional peace of mind.

Enhanced security integration, remote access and the ability to evolve with new technologies ensured the system not only simplified control but also delivered long-term resilience and adaptability for years to come.

Result

The finished home seamlessly blends heritage character with contemporary comfort. Discreet KNX technology sits behind the scenes, delivering intuitive control over lighting, shading, heating, and entertainment without compromising the property’s refined aesthetic. Key scenes and automation routines streamline everyday living, while energy-efficient features ensure long-term sustainability. The homeowner praised the system for transforming the residence into a more comfortable, convenient and enjoyable space.

“For this project, collaboration was key. We worked closely with Gira, My KNX Store, the main contractors, interior designers, and, of course, the homeowners to ensure every requirement was met and the brief fully realised. Our focus was on designing solutions that fit naturally with the client’s lifestyle, delivering intuitive control and energy efficiency without compromising on style.” – Avinu

This project exemplifies the long-standing partnership between AVINU and My KNX Store, showcasing how expert collaboration, thoughtful design and KNX innovation can elevate a property into a timeless yet future-ready smart home.

Case study imagery accreditation: Gira / Wandsworth Electrical