The historic Bridgwater Arts Center in the heart of Bridgwater has been equipped with a custom video door entry system in collaboration with Comelit-PAC and Kings Group SW.
This Grade I listed building, known for its cultural and architectural importance, is managed by the Town Council. Having served as a hub for theater, music, and film since 1946, the Arts Center began its latest renovation to enhance security and access systems.
Upgrading Security with Modular Video Design
The recent renovation involved the installation of a modular video door entry system. Kings Group SW, responsible for the integration, worked on this critical upgrade under the guidance of Bridgwater Town Council.
Scott Mason, Director of Amenities, stated, "The Grade I listing of Bridgwater Arts Center means that any changes, however minor, must be carefully planned to protect the building's historic character.”
Advanced Door Entry Systems
Comelit-PAC Ultra Door Entry system was chosen for its advanced high-definition video capabilities
The Comelit-PAC Ultra Door Entry system was chosen for its advanced high-definition video capabilities, allowing comprehensive monitoring of all entry points.
Adam Pitman, Security and Life Safety Systems Supervisor at Kings Group SW, mentioned the need for a sensitive approach: "Every aspect of the door entry upgrade had to be approached sensitively. This included routing cables discreetly, installation and ensuring the system met the latest security standards."
Flexible Configuration and Integration
The Ultra system's modular design proved essential in tailoring the solution to the Arts Center’s needs, combining audio, video, and button modules in a compact arrangement.
This flexibility supports the evolving security requirements of the Center. “By choosing Comelit-PAC’s modular system, this could be achieved with minimal disruption to the building’s historic fabric,” Pitman added.
Custom Solutions for Heritage Sites
Tony Berry, Business Development Manager at Comelit-PAC, emphasized the collaborative effort, saying, "Working closely with Kings Group SW and Bridgwater Arts Center early on allowed us to tailor the solution specifically for this site.”
This project showcases how state-of-the-art security solutions can be successfully integrated into heritage sites, balancing preservation with modern safety needs.
Comelit-PAC has partnered with Kings Group SW to deliver a bespoke video door entry solution at the historic Bridgwater Arts Center, a Grade I listed building renowned for its architectural and cultural significance.
Situated in the heart of Bridgwater, now owned and operated by the Town Council, the Arts Center construction was in 1723 and established on its existing site since 1946 to run a theater program of performance, music and film.
Enhancing video security and access
To complete a renovation program, the Arts Center worked with Kings Group SW to upgrade its door entry system to incorporate a modular video design.
“The Grade I listing of Bridgwater Arts Center means that any changes, however minor, must be carefully planned to protect the building’s historic character,” said Scott Mason, Director of Amenities at Bridgwater Town Council. “We involved our teams in the initial design and specification process to ensure the solution could be installed to seamlessly blend with its surroundings while enhancing video security and access.”
Latest security standards
Kings Group SW specified Comelit-PAC’s Ultra Door Entry system, a high-definition video intercom solution designed to allow staff to monitor all entry points via high-definition video intercoms, providing real-time visibility and secure access control.
Adam Pitman, Security and Life Safety Systems Supervisor at Kings Group SW, added: “Every aspect of the door entry upgrade had to be approached sensitively. This included routing cables discreetly, installation and ensuring the system met the latest security standards. By choosing Comelit-PAC’s modular system, this could be achieved with minimal disruption to the building’s historic fabric while providing a flexible solution that can be adapted as the Center’s security needs evolve.”
Configuration of the door entry solution
The Ultra system was selected because its modular design enabled a simple configuration of the door entry solution to meet the specific requirements of the Arts Center. Its 2-Wire and ViP door stations allow a combination of audio, video, and button modules in a compact layout, giving the team flexibility to adapt the system to access points.
Tony Berry, Business Development Manager at Comelit-PAC, concluded: “Working closely with Kings Group SW and Bridgwater Arts Center early on allowed us to tailor the solution specifically for this site. By understanding the needs of the team and how the building operates, we were able to deliver a system that functions seamlessly for staff, visitors and performers while integrating thoughtfully into the historic environment.”
