Developed by Asian Paints, Nilaya Anthology is a design destination in the heart of Mumbai, where architects, professionals, and design lovers immerse themselves in creativity.
From concept rooms to cultural showcases, every detail was crafted to inspire, including its sound design, which was central to how visitors experience the space.
To achieve the right balance between atmosphere and engagement, consultant Munro Acoustics, in partnership with integrator Innovative Systems & Solutions (P) Ltd. (ISSPL), designed a system that could flex between two modes: delivering ambient music to set the mood and providing clear, localised audio for video displays.
The system also had to blend into the architecture and connect seamlessly across multiple zones.
“We knew audio had to work as a layer of design here. It could not just be functional,” said Utkarsh Naidu, TechFlow Consultant, Munro Acoustics.
“SoundTube stood out because the speakers disappear visually but make the space come alive sonically. That balance was exactly what Nilaya Anthology needed.”
From the early design stages, SoundTube Entertainment products were written into the project.
The installation combined in-ceiling, surface-mount, and landscape speakers, all supported by SoundTube’s Dante-enabled IPD line for audio over ethernet distribution.
Over 100 loudspeakers were deployed, including 92 of the CM42-EZS-II in-ceiling speakers while at the core of the installation, the IPD-Hub2 and IPD-EXT BOX extended Dante and PoE connectivity across zones.
This allowed audio sources to be routed over ethernet with minimal cabling, while ensuring synchronised and flexible audio distribution.
Integrated with Q-SYS processors, the system handled both music and video audio streams, with local adjustments made through SoundTube RVC controls.
Inside the galleries, CM42-EZS-II ceiling speakers delivered smooth, evenly distributed audio that blended seamlessly into the architecture.
Outdoors, Rockustics OmniPlanter 8.0-GG units doubled as planters while delivering natural, high-quality sound across landscaped courtyards.
“The Rockustics OmniPlanters were a favourite, said Naudi. “Clients loved that they looked like part of the garden, but still projected audio beautifully. SoundTube really understands that in a design-driven project, aesthetics and performance have to go hand in hand.”
The final installation created a sonic journey through Nilaya Anthology.
Visitors move from one space to another with sound that shifts effortlessly, from ambient music in some areas to video playback in others, extending naturally into outdoor courtyards.
“What I love most is how natural it feels,” Naidu reflected. “The technology is sophisticated, but visitors do not notice the system. They notice the experience. That’s when you know audio is doing its job.”
Asian Paints praised the outcome, noting how immersive audio enhances the cultural and creative intent of Nilaya Anthology.
SoundTube delivered reliable Dante-enabled performance and seamless design integration, becoming an invisible partner in the storytelling of the space.
