Visualizing the Event Spaces
How TBD engineered every technology layer — lighting, audio, video, security, access control, and Crestron automation — for The Lucy by Cescaphe on the Avenue of the Arts.
Complete lighting package — specification, procurement, and installation of all architectural and decorative fixtures. European-inspired brass chandeliers, accent lighting, and programmed dimming scenes for every phase of a wedding event.
✓ Full fixture packageLutron dimming system with pre-programmed scenes — ceremony soft glow, cocktail hour warmth, dinner elegance, and high-energy dance. Staff adjusts the entire venue mood with a single button press.
✓ Scene-based dimmingMulti-zone QSC audio with dedicated DSP processing. Ballroom stage for live bands, distributed speakers across mezzanine cocktail bars, ceremony sound reinforcement, and bridal suite background audio — all independently mixed.
✓ Independent zone controlCommercial-grade Samsung displays throughout the venue for event branding, welcome signage, and photo slideshows. HDMI distribution allows content to be pushed to any screen from a single source.
✓ Commercial displaysCrestron automation integrating lighting, audio, video, and environmental controls into one interface. Event staff operates the entire venue from a single touch panel — no specialized training required.
✓ Unified automationEnterprise-grade network backbone with managed PoE switching, VLAN segmentation for AV, security, and guest Wi-Fi, and structured cabling throughout the venue supporting every connected system.
✓ Enterprise-grade networkVerkada camera system covering the ballroom, mezzanine, entry points, back-of-house corridors, and Broad Street exterior. Cloud-managed with remote access for venue management and real-time alerts.
✓ Cloud-managed surveillancePaxton access control on all staff entries, vendor loading areas, bridal suite, and management offices. Credential-based entry with event-day scheduling — vendor doors unlock during load-in windows and auto-lock during events.
✓ Scheduled access controlCustom-fabricated illuminated "LUCY" sign mounted on the venue's painted white brick facade facing Broad Street. Engineered for structural integrity, weatherproofing, and architectural consistency with the Avenue of the Arts streetscape.
✓ Custom fabricationWhen Cescaphe developed The Lucy as their newest wedding venue on Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts, they needed a technology partner who could handle the entire scope — not a lighting vendor, a separate AV company, a different security installer, and a fourth firm for networking. They needed one team responsible for every technology system in the building.
TBD engineered and installed all nine systems as a unified platform. Every lighting fixture in the venue — from the European-inspired brass chandeliers in the Grand Ballroom to the accent lighting in the mezzanine bars — was specified, sourced, and installed by our team. Every speaker, every camera, every access reader, every cable run.
The result is a venue where event staff manages everything from a single Crestron touch panel. Ceremony mode dims the chandeliers, brings up the aisle lighting, and routes audio to the ceremony speakers — one button. Reception mode shifts the entire venue: ballroom lights scene-set for dinner, stage audio goes live, bars light up, and the mezzanine cocktail zone transitions to ambient. No AV tech required. No IT calls. Just flawless events, every weekend.
"Having one company handle everything — from the chandeliers to the security cameras — eliminated the coordination nightmare. TBD delivered a venue that runs itself."— Venue Operations, The Lucy by Cescaphe
"Our event staff learned the system in 15 minutes. One touch panel, one button per scene. We haven't had a single technology issue during an event."— Event Director, Philadelphia Wedding Venue
We review architectural plans, model lighting scenes in software, design audio zones, and produce construction-ready documentation for every system.
Conduit, cable pathways, electrical coordination, and back-box installation — all completed during the construction phase alongside the GC's schedule.
Fixture installation, speaker mounting, camera placement, access readers, and full system programming. Every scene tested. Every zone calibrated.
Staff training on the Crestron interface, documentation handoff, and ongoing remote monitoring. We don't leave until the first event runs flawlessly.
Yes. We specialize in full-venue integration — lighting design and fixtures, audio, video, security cameras, door access, alarm systems, Crestron automation, and network infrastructure. One contract, one point of accountability, one team that knows how every system connects.
Absolutely. We coordinate directly with GCs, electricians, and architects from schematic design through punch list. Our construction documentation includes conduit schedules, back-box locations, circuit requirements, and coordination drawings — the same standard we use on ultra-premium residential projects.
We program pre-set scenes — Ceremony, Cocktail, Dinner, Dance — that adjust lighting, audio routing, and display content in one tap. Event staff doesn't need to understand the technology. They press a button and the entire venue transforms. No AV technician required on-site.
We serve commercial and hospitality clients across Philadelphia, New York City, Palm Beach, and Miami. For venue and hospitality projects, we handle everything from pre-construction coordination through commissioning and ongoing support.
Scope varies widely by venue size and system complexity. A full technology package for a 5,000 SF event venue with lighting, audio, video, security, access control, and automation typically ranges from $150,000 to $400,000+. We provide detailed proposals with line-item pricing within one week of a site visit.
Book a free consultation. We'll assess your space, define the technology scope, and deliver a proposal within one week.