PROJECT: WHITE HORSE // INTEGRATOR: RIBBLE AV

BRIEF

Ribble AV was proud to undertake the AV and automation transformation of The White Horse, a beloved bar and restaurant located in the coastal town of Cromer, North Norfolk.

The White Horse underwent a major refurbishment following its acquisition by one of Ribble AV’s residential clients and they were approached to provide a complete technology solution, including lighting and HVAC control, audio and video distribution, networking with guest access, and CCTV. The client’s primary requirement was simplicity—the AV setup needed to be user-friendly for all staff members, regardless of technical experience. Our solution had to integrate seamlessly with the venue’s upscale interior while delivering high-quality audio at volumes appropriate for a residential neighbourhood.

SOLUTION

With over 50 lighting circuits, five zones of heating and a dedicated air conditioning zone, Ribble AV chose KNX as the backbone of the building management and lighting system. LED circuits were managed through DALI for smooth dimming and ease of use.

To simplify staff control, four editable scenes for different times of day or events were provided, all accessible via a back-of-house keypad or bar-mounted Control4 touch panel. To further expand the scope of the system, Ribble AV also integrated alarm panel contact closures with KNX, ensuring that lights, music and other systems automatically activated when the first staff member disarmed the alarm in the morning and deactivated when the alarm was set at closing. Due the location of the project, a robust infrastructure and remote system access was essential, with the KNX platform easily achieved and the Gira S1 device was a strong asset within the specification.

BENEFITS

• User-friendly system control
• Personalised lighting scenes + mood lighting
• Combined system control for tailored alarm functions

RESULT

The end result surpassed the client's expectations. The White Horse is now a fully operational bar and restaurant, running seven days a week without any issues since reopening. The client was so impressed that they have entrusted Ribble AV with the AV and automation for another hospitality in the area. This project stands as a testament to Ribble AV’s dedication and expertise, especially given the logistical challenges and the scope of work undertaken.

For more information on this and other successful KNX projects from Ribble AV, see here.