Context
A 420 m² townhouse in a quiet residential quarter of the 16th arrondissement of Paris. The building, listed as a historic monument, has a 200 m² garden and direct access from the street.
The owners wished to reinforce the security of their residence while preserving the aesthetics of the place and easing access management for their family and staff (housekeeper, gardener, contractors).
Stakes identified
- •Strict architectural constraints tied to the listing of the building
- •Need for discreet integration of security equipment
- •Differentiated access management (family, staff, contractors)
- •Protection of the garden without altering the view from the living rooms
Arrangements deployed
Discreet video surveillance
High-definition cameras integrated into the existing architecture (cornices, light fittings). Local recording GDPR-compliant, with secure remote access for the owners.
Multi-level access control
Badges and personalised codes for each user. Time-window management for staff. Real-time smartphone notifications on any unusual access.
Perimeter detection
Infrared sensors installed along the garden wall. Early intrusion detection without visual barrier. Integration with exterior lighting for automatic deterrence.
Intelligent alarm panel
Centralised management of all equipment. Personalised scenarios (presence, absence, night). 24/7 remote monitoring by an APSAD-certified partner.
Outcome
The arrangement was deployed over three weeks, with minimal disruption for the occupants. The owners now benefit from complete, discreet protection, piloted from their smartphone.
The aesthetic integration of the equipment was commended by the architect of the Bâtiments de France. The access management system simplified the family's daily life while reinforcing the security of the site.