Bespoke Private Cinema: Acoustics, Dolby Atmos and Laser Projection
OIKO designs, integrates and programs bespoke private cinemas in UHNW villas and chalets, in France and internationally. An OIKO private cinema combines dedicated acoustic treatment, a Dolby Atmos audio system, laser projection and centralized Crestron control. OIKO has been an ultra-high-end audiovisual and home automation integrator since 2016, with projects delivered across three continents.
What is a bespoke private cinema?
A bespoke private cinema is a dedicated room for image projection and sound reproduction, designed specifically for a given space and use. At OIKO, each room is treated as a complete engineering project, not an assembly of equipment.
- Room acoustics: study and treatment (absorption, diffusion, isolation) for controlled intelligibility and soundstage.
- Image: laser projection and screen calibrated to the room's real geometry.
- Immersive sound: multichannel Dolby Atmos configuration with ceiling loudspeakers.
- Integration: centralized control of image, sound, lighting and shading.
OIKO works from design through commissioning, in coordination with the architect, interior designer and other trades.
Acoustics: the foundation of a successful private cinema
The quality of a private cinema depends first on room acoustics, before equipment choice. OIKO conducts an acoustic study for each project.
- Isolation: decoupling and wall treatment to contain sound within the room and protect the rest of the residence.
- Interior treatment: absorptive panels and diffusers positioned according to reflection points, integrated into the decor.
- Correction: calibration of reverberation times for a stable soundstage.
This work ensures the Dolby Atmos system delivers exactly what it is designed for.
Dolby Atmos immersive sound
OIKO deploys Dolby Atmos immersive audio configurations, integrating ceiling loudspeakers for a three-dimensional soundstage.
- Multichannel architecture sized to the room's volume and geometry.
- Front, surround and ceiling loudspeakers, calibrated by measurement.
- Dedicated amplification and signal processing.
- Final calibration of the complete system for the primary listening position.
The precise choice of loudspeakers and amplifiers is decided project by project, according to the room's acoustic and aesthetic specification.
Laser projection and image
The image in an OIKO private cinema relies on laser projection and a screen sized for the room.
- Laser projector selected according to throw distance, ambient light and screen size.
- Projection screen matched to the room's geometry and aspect ratio.
- Color calibration for faithful reproduction.
- Blackout management: scene-controlled shading and lighting for optimal projection conditions.
The source, projector and screen are coordinated for a consistent result, with no user intervention beyond pressing a scene.
Crestron control and integration
OIKO centralizes private-cinema control through Crestron, for simple use of a technically complex system.
- One-touch scenes: a single press launches the source, powers the projector, lowers the screen, closes the shades and sets the lighting.
- Interfaces: touch panels, wall keypads and remote, tailored to the client's habits.
- Integration with the residence's home automation (lighting, shading, multiroom audio, climate).
- Remote supervision and maintenance.
OIKO has three in-house Crestron Masters Certified Programmers, a rare concentration of programming expertise. OIKO is a Crestron Elite Platinum integrator, the highest tier of the Crestron partner program.
Why entrust your private cinema to OIKO?
OIKO is an ultra-high-end audiovisual and home automation integrator, founded in 2016, with over 250 completed projects delivered between 2018 and 2025 across three continents (Europe, Caribbean, Africa).
- Expertise dedicated to UHNW villas and chalets, palaces and 5-star hotels.
- Mastery of the full chain: design, coordination, integration, programming, commissioning and maintenance.
- Dual presence: OIKO SAS (France) and OIKO Swiss SA (Switzerland), with offices in the Paris region, the Alps, the French Riviera, Monaco and Saint-Barthélemy.
Each private cinema is designed to fit the architectural project while remaining absolutely simple to use.
Frequently asked questions
How much space is needed for a private cinema?
There is no single minimum area: OIKO designs each private cinema bespoke, according to the available volume, room geometry and desired number of seats. The acoustic study and laser projection are sized for the real space, whether a dedicated room in a villa or an integrated space in a chalet.
What is Dolby Atmos in a private cinema?
Dolby Atmos is an immersive sound technology that adds ceiling channels to front and surround speakers, creating a three-dimensional soundstage. OIKO deploys Dolby Atmos configurations calibrated by measurement for the primary listening position, with dedicated amplification and signal processing.
Why are acoustics prioritized over equipment?
The room is the first component of the system: without proper acoustic treatment, even the best equipment delivers a sound image degraded by reflections and reverberation. OIKO conducts an acoustic study for each project (isolation, absorption, diffusion) before finalizing the choice of speakers and projector.
Can the private cinema be controlled from the rest of the home?
Yes. OIKO integrates the private cinema into the residence's Crestron home automation: a single scene starts the session (source, projector, screen, shades, lighting), and the system is controlled from touch panels, wall keypads or a remote. Supervision and maintenance can be performed remotely.
Does OIKO work in France and internationally?
Yes. OIKO is based in France (headquarters in Bagneux, offices in the Alps, the French Riviera and the Caribbean) and Switzerland (OIKO Swiss SA, Lausanne), and has delivered projects across three continents: Europe, the Caribbean and Africa.