Sleeper House Revamped for the Digital Age

The home where Woody Allen shot his sci-fi comedy has once again been brought into the future.

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Remember Sleeper, Woody Allen’s 1973 sci-fi comedy in which an altered state of mind was arrived at by handling an orb? Where ecstasy was achieved by stepping inside a cylindrical booth?

The location for Sleeper was Sculptured House, a Colorado home built by modernist architect Charles Deaton. Now, that futuroid 1970s pad has been reborn as a smart home, updated by an owner who wanted to bring the home’s sci-fi spirit forward. The remote-controlled house coordinates eight TVs, six audio areas, 13 climate zones, a security system, surveillance cameras, and more than 100 lighting loads. When it’s time to leave, a quick swipe at an iPhone (or iPod Touch, iPad, or other portable mobile device) is pretty much all it takes to shut down the house. The home control system, called ELAN g! is made by Elan Home Systems of Carlsbad, Calif.

About the Author

Amy Albert

Amy Albert is editor of Custom Home and a senior editor at Builder. She covers all aspects of design. Previously, she was kitchen design editor at Bon Appetit; before that, she was senior editor at Fine Cooking, where she shot, edited, and wrote stories on kitchen design. Amy studied art history with an emphasis on architecture and urban design at the University of Pennsylvania. She lives in Los Angeles. Write her at aalbert@hanleywood.com, follow her on Twitter @CustomHomeMag and @amyatbuilder, or join her on Custom Home's Facebook page. 

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