Outline
The Dorchester is one of the most desirable places in the world to stay, embodying the highest of traditional values. The Promenade is the elegant heart of The Dorchester, redesigned by Thierry Despont during summer 2005 creating a peerless venue for the spectacular highpoint of afternoon tea. The brief for CGA Integration was to match these standards with a sound system to enhance live chamber and background music.

Challenges
The overriding challenge was to ensure none of the installation was visible, and the listed ceiling not touched in any way. Audio propagation is complicated by luxurious soft furnishings and long narrow shape. Sources included radio mics, live musician pickups and background music. All works had to be carried out at night.