Storch Begins Phil Kean Designs New Construction

A few blocks from the remodel project posted below is this new construction project we recently began work on. Our responsibility at this phase consists of wiring the house for audio, video and networks (phone, cable, ethernet) as well as any foreseeable future technologies.

Storch Begins Phil Kean Designs Remodel

We recently began work on this remodel, designed by Phil Kean Designs. Once a basic 1950's bungalow, the update will include a mid century design influence with raised ceilings and up-to-date mechanicals, including networks and audio/video.

Deland project theater almost complete

Pictured is the theater for the Deland project, shown prior at the rough construction stage. This theater features a 90 inch wide acoustically transparent video screen with the left, center and right speakers behind the screen. This is the optimum location for the speakers as they are: 1. positioned at ear level and; 2. allow the sound to match perfectly the onscreen picture and action.

A roll out equipment rack is hidden in the closet left of the screen with the components controlled via a radio frequency remote control. The vent above the door hides a thermostatically controlled fan that draws heat away from the electronics.

The last step will be to install custom fabric wrapped acoustic panels on the walls to absorb the side wall reflections.

In addition to the theater, Storch installed speakers throughout the house, outside and at the boat dock.

Mid Century Modern

Our work in this mid-century modern home will be completed soon.  We will update as the project progresses.

Evergreen update

Pictured is the centerpiece of the living/family room at Evergreen.  A 58 inch HDTV with a custom width speaker bar (mounted directly below the set) take center stage to provide music and entertainment in the open floor plan of this green home. 

Evergreen is included in the Parade of Homes and is located on Palm Avenue in Winter Park and is available to tour until May 17th.

Performance Theater

This intimate theater, built on the second floor of a Winter Park home, features a seven foot wide screen with full digital surround sound and discreet, inwall and inceiling speakers.  Because of space limitations and the minimalist interior design, the subwoofers, typically hidden in cabinets or behind furniture, were installed flush in the ceiling.

Now Voyager

Storch Entertainment Systems recently finished work in this Winter Park residence.  The family room features a 50 inch plasma TV with custom height speakers mounted directly left and right of the panel.  In addition to this room, we installed music throughout the house and pool area.

Orlando Parade of Homes 2009

Work is in full swing at Phil Kean Designs Parade of Homes 2009.  This beautiful home, located in Winter Park on Cherokee Lane, will be open for public viewing May 3rd through May 17th.

We will post more photos as the project progresses.

Retrofit project in Winter Park

Congratulations to Blue Star Real Estate in selling this Winter Park home.  And thank you for referring us to design and install the en

tertainment and network electronics!  Built in 2008 by IBK Homes, this home was wired only for basic cable TV and background music.

Storch was recommended to design a high performance media system in the family room with equally good quality sound throughout the house.  We were also tasked with creating with a reliable computer network that would provide back up storage, battery power UPS and a single wireless access point for the 3 story residence.  

Storch coordinated the design of the media cabinet with Cabinetry Creations of Orlando.  Phil Kean Designs is responsible for the design and contracting of the remodel which includes new cabinetry, new doors, interior finishes, etc.

Storch Selected for Home Automation Project

We are excited to announce that we have been chosen to install the electronics systems in the house shown above (rendering).  The scope of our service will include the design, installation and control of the entertainment systems, lighting, window shade control, security (burglar and fire), intercom, ethernet and wi-fi and closed circuit television.

Family Room Retrofit

"We have lived in and remodeled 16 houses in the course of our marriage, and this entertainment system is the best and easiest to use we've ever had,"  Mary Beth, Winter Park.  Wow, thanks!

For the project shown above, Storch Entertainment Systems was contacted to retrofit the equipment rack, speakers and plasma monitor with the existing cabinetry.  We had a few challenges including a cabinet that was only 17 inches deep:  We scoured equipment depths before finding high quality components that were no more than 15" deep and then custom cut the equipment rack to fit. We also had to provide airflow in the cabinet to remove the heat from the components:  We installed a ingress fan on the right side of the cabinet and drilled airflow holes through the upright pieces with an exhaust fan on the left side.

The main remote control operates the family room, but can also direct different music to the other rooms of the house and outside.  This is especially useful when adults want to enjoy the pool and lanai while the kids are inside watching TV.

Winter Park Home-the photos you didn't see

This home was recently featured in Winter Park Home magazine.  There were lots of great shots but none of the entertainment systems.  it was a great article and showed a lot of the fantastic detail work performed by many of the team at Phil Kean Designs.  Part of our contribution was the home theater shown above.

In the Vias

This home, located in the Winter Park Vias, features an interior designed by Rob Turner at CRT Studio.  Storch Entertainment installed systems in both the family and master bedrooms.

The family room photo shows a 46 inch 1080P LCD TV with custom made speakers that match the height and finish of the monitor.   The equipment and subwoofer are hidden in the custom built cabinet below the wall mounted TV.

In addition to HDTV cable service and DVD, we installed and networked an Apple TV unit that allows the owners to view their entire music AND photo collection on the family room TV.  Very fun (especially the photos)! 

Cocoa Beach Retreat

When Phil Kean Designs needed a system designed for this beach house remodel, Storch Entertainment Systems was called in to create a simple AV system that could be used not only by the owners but any guest they may lend the house to for a weekend retreat.

We created a reliable system with high quality components that are hidden in the bar cabinetry and operated from a simple hand held remote that operates on radio frequency, eliminating the need to aim or point the remote at an "eye" or "receiver."  One touch of the "MUSIC" button, turns on the system, sets the surround sound mode, turns on the plasma, and selects the Jazz station.  All with only a single touch.  

  

The 50 inch plasma monitor pictured "floats" in front of the sheer drapes and can be angled such that it can be viewed from the living room or dining area.  

   

This project won the October 2008 Merit Award from Remodeling Magazine.