KL Convention Centre | Malaysia � April 30-May 3, 2026
April 30-May 3, 2026
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For this edition, the showhome curated by Matthew Lim Associates was presented as "Home 家", an experiential space inspired by Layers of Memory. Through soft textures, suspended curtains, and a carefully arranged journey, the showhome invited visitors to slow down, reconnect, and experience the feeling of returning home before entering the main exhibition.
To support the vision of "Home 家", Nextrend was brought in to design the sound experience for the showhome.
The soundtrack, composed in house by Nextrend's sound engineer, was created to follow the emotional flow of the space. From nature inspired ambience at the entrance to nostalgic music and soft piano notes within the memory corner, sound became part of how visitors moved, paused, and connected with the showhome.
Event Overview
From Exhibition Noise to the Feeling of Home
The sound journey began at the entrance, where visitors were welcomed by natural soundscapes of morning forest, bamboo, rain, and distant thunder. Delivered through the K-array Anakonda KAN200+8 system, the entrance soundscape created a calm transition from the busy exhibition floor into the feeling of home.
Brionvega Radiofonografo, a Timeless Masterpiece Designed in 1965
Next to the entrance, the experience shifted into a vinyl listening moment with the Brionvega Radiofonografo RR226, presented within a warm furniture setting. As the record played, music filled the space, recalling the familiar feeling of songs playing in an older home and bringing a sense of nostalgia and comfort into the showhome.
Discreet Sound Within the Memory Corner
Further inside, the memory corner featured suspended childhood photographs and soft piano notes, creating a quiet pause within the showhome. Delivered through the compact K-array Lyzard KZ14 mounted on the curtain, the sound remained visually discreet while adding depth and emotion to the space.
Supporting Different Event Applications
Before the exit, the K-array Dolomite system supported the remaining area of the showhome with clear and consistent sound. On the first day, this area was used for a conference session, and later during the cocktail session, the same system supported DJ playback, showing its flexibility across different event applications.
Recognising the Partners Behind "Showhome 家"
The appreciation certificate reflected the collaboration behind "Home 家", recognising the partners who contributed to the showhome experience across interior design, curtain, furniture, lighting, landscape, and sound.
BE@RBRICK AUDIO With AI Gesture Control
Another highlight of the showcase was the BE@RBRICK AUDIO AI gesture control experience by Nextrend, which invited visitors to interact with sound in a more playful and intuitive way through simple hand gestures.
Showcasing Architectural Audio Solutions
At the Nextrend booth, visitors were introduced to a broader view of our architectural sound solutions through a projection wall featuring selected project showcases. Alongside the presentation, a demo sound system featuring the K-array KV25 and KU26 allowed visitors to experience the compact scale and sound quality of the system in person.
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