Daniel J SaitPrimary, a contemporary visual arts organisation and charity based in Nottingham, recently underwent a significant refurbishment to enhance accessibility and security with the help of CIE Group and Akuvox.
A key component of this transformation was the implementation of a state-of-the-art Akuvox IP-connected door entry system, designed and installed by Cookson & Son in partnership with CIE Group.
Located close to Nottingham’s city centre, Primary Gallery & Community Hub is located within a grade II listed Victorian school building. The charity recently re-opened to the public following various building works with a focus on welcome and inclusion. The focus on accessibility throughout the building included the need for an easy to use, yet highly secure access control and door entry system to meet the needs of both staff and visitors.
The existing security and access control system was outdated and in need of significant upgrade and so, as part of the refurbishment of the building, a new IP connected door entry system was required to replace the previous analogue technology throughout the building’s gallery, communal and workspaces. Gate and access control installer Cookson & Son, worked in partnership with the CIE-Group in-house system design team to specify an IP-connected door intercom and access control system which would integrate with the building’s existing security hardware and automated gates.
As the building is located close to the City’s nightlife area, ensuring that security and the products specified were resistant to vandalism or tampering were key considerations. This led the team to specify the Akuvox X912 vandal-resistant smart intercom device for the high-traffic, higher risk locations due to the superior IP and IK ratings of the device.
The right place
Positioned at the street-side automatic gates and main door entrances, the Akuvox X912S intercom unit features an HD colour camera, high quality audio and a wide variety of touch and contactless access authentication technologies (including Digital Keypad, Face Recognition, Bluetooth, RFID & QR Code). The X912S is billed as a robust, smart IP door intercom with multiple contactless authentication options including face recognition, RFID, Bluetooth, QR code, and PIN code. Its durable, weatherproof design (IK09/IP65) makes it suitable for outdoor and high-impact environments, says its distributor.
For the indoor areas, the Akuvox C315S offers a cost-effective, professional touchscreen door entry monitoring panel. This Android-powered device provides HD video and high-quality audio via SIP 2.0, making it ideal for residential and multi-unit buildings. Its 7in HD capacitive touchscreen display is designed to offer a user-friendly interface in a compact design, which is a good choice for integration with the Akuvox X912S and other Akuvox intercom products.
By upgrading to Akuvox’s state-of-the-art IP-connected door entry system, Primary Gallery & Community Hub has significantly improved its security and accessibility, ensuring a welcoming and secure environment for both staff and visitors.
Check out a view of the project below