CHÂTEAU SAINTE-ANNE
A prestigious venue meets innovative AV integration
A jewel in Brussels’ heart
Surrounded by greenery yet just minutes from Brussels bustling city center, the Chateau Sainte-Anne is no ordinary venue. It is a place where history and modernity embrace : a private club for networking, fine dining, leisure and prestige events, from gala dinners to corporate conferences, from weddings to exclusive soirées.
When the Château decided to modernize its audiovisual infrastructure, the challenge was to deliver a discreet, reliable and intuitive system that could adapt to the wide variety of events taking place, while respecting the heritage and prestige of the building.
The integrator : Platinium Event
This challenge was taken up by Platinium Event, the young and ambitious company led by Bernard Caudron. Known for transforming spaces with audio, video, light or network solutions, Platinium has built its reputation on creativity, precision and reliance. For this work, Platinium decided to partnered with XLR, convinced that trust and premium brands would make all the difference.
The result is a project that doesn’t just add technology to the Château, it reshapes the way people experience it.
Allen & Heath AHM : the brain behind the experience
At the heart of the installation lies the Allen & Heath AHM, more than just a DSP : a true command center.
Platinium didn’t simply install a matrix, they crafted a creative and intelligent backbone for the Château.
Centralized control, simplified lives
The custom AHM mobile app was tailored specifically for the Château, offering intuitive floor-by-floor navigation (ground floor and first floor). No manuals, no complexity just an elegant interface that anyone can understand in seconds.
Beyond sound : a smart building approach
With the AHM, sound isn’t the only thing under control. Lighting scenes are also managed through the system, turning the Château into a fluid, responsive environment.
Neighborhood-friendly engineering
A subtle yet ingenious touch : the installation of GPIO door triggers that automatically reduce bass levels when doors are open. The Château stays lively inside, while the neighborhood enjoys its peace.
Freedom without Licenses
One of AHM’s underrated strengths : professional-grade flexibility without hidden license costs, ensuring that Platinium and the Château can expand and customize without barriers.
L-Acoustics : the voice of prestige
If Allen & Heath is the brain, L-Acoustics is the voice. Known worldwide for pristine sound and architectural discretion, L-Acoustics was the obvious choice for a venue that thrives on elegance.
L-Acoustics X8i and SB10i in White : The Château was fitted with compact X8i speakers and discreet SB10i subwoofers, both in white to melt into the décor. The result: sound that fills the room without stealing attention.
Why L-Acoustics ?
For Platinium and XLR, the brand’s philosophy mattered : clarity, consistency and creativity. With L-Acoustics, they could promise not just sound, but an immersive atmosphere whether for a soft-spoken wedding toast or a full-scale gala.
Integration with integrity
The Château is not a concert hall and that’s why discretion was chosen : the technology integrates seamlessly, respecting the venue’s historic character while delivering great performance.
With L-Acoustics, the Château found not only a voice, but a soulful resonance worthy of its heritage.
Technology that disappears, experiences that remain
What makes the result so powerful is not just the precision of Allen & Heath’s brain or the elegance of L-Acoustics voice, but the way they come together to serve the Château’s soul. The technology adapts to the event, never the other way around. It respects the venue’s heritage while offering a future-proof foundation for everything to come.
In the end, the greatest compliment is that most people forget the system exists at all. They remember the laughter, the music, the conversations, the experiences that matter. And that is the true measure of success : when innovation disappears and only emotion remains.
Photos : Alexandre Aretz
