Consultation
Discreet AV, Lighting & IT Guidance for Exceptional Homes
Elevating Technology Through Design-led Thinking
A discreet consultancy for those planning, designing, or developing luxury residential properties.
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Led by Ben Johnson, founder of Aura, this service offers independent guidance from inception through to tender, supporting clients through the full design and specification journey to ensure smart home systems are seamlessly integrated without compromising on aesthetics.
With over 15 years' experience designing and delivering integrated technology in ultra-high-end homes, I act as a translator between lifestyle, architecture, and innovation.
Who is this for?
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Interior Designers — Subtle coordination with lighting, finishes, and spatial flow
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Architects — Infrastructure and system planning that fits design intent
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Boutique Developers — Spec-level clarity that enhances value and avoids rework
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Private Clients — Early-stage clarity before hiring an integrator
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Want to understand more?
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Get in touch to discuss your project requirements.
Services
For a full breakdown of each package, please get in touch. This is a white-label advisory service that can be tailored to your business or client needs. The services below are provided as a guide and can be flexibly shaped around your specific requirements.
Discovery
Call
A short, focused online meeting to explore the details of your project — from the property and household dynamics to personal preferences and aspirations.
We’ll use this time to understand how technology might best support your lifestyle, and to introduce the different ways we can assist.
Whether you need light-touch guidance or more involved support, this call will help define the right level of input for you.
Free
1:1 In-Person Consultation
A dedicated in-person session designed to guide you through the possibilities of home technology.
Over 90 minutes, we’ll explore key systems such as lighting control, AV, networking, and more — tailored to your lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. This is a chance to ask questions, test assumptions, and gain clarity on what’s right for your home.
Following the meeting, you’ll receive a bespoke design proposal outlining recommended systems, specification details, and indicative budgets — giving you a confident foundation to move forward.
£495
Design & Specification
A comprehensive design package including detailed analysis of plans and specifications, system schematics, and tailored infrastructure recommendations.
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Ideal for projects in the design phase, ensuring technology is thoughtfully integrated and fully coordinated ahead of tender or construction.
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This service includes further consultation and iterative review, working toward a complete technical design ready for tender.
from £1800
Let's start with a conversation.
​If you're planning a home or advising a client, get in touch for an introduction.
A short conversation early in the process can protect your vision and avoid costly oversights later.
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