When
Technovations was asked to provide an audio
and lighting solution for a new chain of bars
we had to be sure it wasn’t just that . . another
chain of bars.
We met Dipak, Managing Director of Big and Blue
Limited an exciting new leisure company. (Big
and Blue is expected to become a £200 million
business during the next 10 years) Dipak’s enthusiasm
and sheer determination, that he should create
a premium quality environment was enough to
convince us to be involved.
“Conviviality,
good company, animated conversation and sheer hedonisism
of simple food, freshly prepared and cooked, washed
down with a good, carefully chosen wine - what could
be better ?
At
we believe that sharing food and drink is one of life’s
most joyous experiences”
It
wasn’t all plain sailing, the project was well under
way by the time we ‘came to the table’. Several lighting
and sound companies had already been involved. Fit-out
contractors were already on-site, screaming for ever
precious information and delays already a topic of
conversation - just the position Technovations relishes
in.
Working
closely with Dipak and his designers, Heterarchy,
solutions were formulated and after a serious ‘budget
realisation’ meeting work began to achieve Dipak’s
Vision.
The
result is , Birmingham’s first premium bar with a menu
reflecting the future of food and drink and an equally
fitting atmosphere to enjoy it in.
It
was obvious that the lighting was a critical element
of the overall scheme. Fittings were selected from
quality suppliers throughout Europe. When a solution
wasn’t obvious, Technovations used its extensive experience
to manufactured or adapt existing luminaires to suit
particular applications.
Specialised
Fibre Optics were used in a unique technique for lighting
the raised floor plinths. This will allow colour changing
and the intensity of light to be governed by the intelligent
programmable lighting control system.
Systems
are already in place to expand the lighting theme,
to include dynamically changing lighting conditions.
Audio
is catered for by a variety of systems.
BOSE’s high profile synergy with value branding as
well as impeccable audio quality was an essential
factor in it’s selection.
BOSE
worked closely with Technovations, investigating alternative
solutions until we found a resolution which met everybody’s
objectives and guaranteed the exceptional quality
of sound demanded.
we believe that sharing food and drink is one of life’s
most joyous experiences” 
