Heritage Meets Innovation: Smart Technology Transformation at Arding & Hobbs
Join Jeff Hayward of The Integrated Home podcast and Richard Reid from integration firm, SCCI, as they explore the remarkable transformation of the Arding & Hobbs building in Clapham Junction, South London. Once a beloved department store, Arding & Hobbs has been re-imagined as a vibrant hub for business, leisure, and community, with smart technology at its heart. The discussion will highlight how the Control4 platform, expertly integrated by SCCI, enables seamless audio-visual experiences, flexible room configurations, and intuitive control across diverse spaces - from co-working zones and private meeting rooms to social spaces and lively event venues. The discussion will delve into the challenges of honouring the building’s rich heritage while delivering modern functionality, focusing on unobtrusive design, well-being, and user-centric technology. Discover how thoughtful integration of audio-visual and control platform technology can enhance comfort, emotional connection, and community engagement in multi-functional spaces, setting a new benchmark for smart building design.
Session Speakers
Jeff Hayward is the producer and co-host of the monthly podcast series for home technology integrators, The Integrated Home.
The series is uniquely pitched to provide valuable insights from integrators into the world of professional smart home design, installation and maintenance. As an industry marketer within the building control systems space for more than 25 years, Jeff is also a co-owner of digital marketing and communications company, Wildwood Plus, who are the retained agency for CEDIA in the EMEA region. Wildwood Plus has extensive industry experience and currently represents Distech Controls, Control4, Sonos, Snap One, L-Acoustics, and other technology brands across the globe.
More information on The Integrated Home podcast is available at www.podfollow.com/the-integrated-home and on Wildwood Plus at www.wildwoodplus.com.
Richard Reid is the Business Development Director at SCCI Group, a leading provider of technical services across TV & media systems, satellite and fibre distribution networks, security systems, outside broadcast, and fire & life safety solutions.
Previously the Managing Director of Aonyx, Richard played a pivotal role in establishing the firm’s reputation for delivering high-end audio-visual and home automation systems. Under his leadership, Aonyx became a trusted partner to property developers, M&E consultants, architects, and interior designers, contributing to residential, mixed-use, and commercial developments across London and the South East.
Aonyx is now part of SCCI Group, where Richard brings his deep industry knowledge and strategic insight to drive growth, forge new partnerships, and expand the company’s reach in delivering cutting-edge services and technology solutions across the UK.
