The Opportunity
Perched atop one of Singapore's highest hills, Mount Faber Peak Ballroom has become a sought-after destination for weddings, gala dinners, corporate functions and private celebrations, offering panoramic views of the city skyline, Sentosa Island and the harbor. As expectations for premium event experiences continued to evolve, Mount Faber Leisure Group sought to modernize the ballroom with integrated lighting and audio systems capable of transforming the venue for a variety of event formats while preserving its architectural character and unobstructed views.
The project also presented significant installation challenges. The ballroom remained an active event venue throughout the renovation, requiring the integration team to work around concealed infrastructure, ceiling load restrictions and a two-week installation schedule.
"Our vision was to create a ballroom that could transform as quickly as the events we host. Where light, sound and space move together to create emotion," said Marc Brandon Hor, Project Consultant, AVL Acoustic Systems Pte Ltd.
The Solution
To provide flexible lighting for multiple event types, the installation incorporates eight Martin Professional ERA 150 Wash fixtures and eight Martin Professional ELP PAR fixtures. Finished in white to blend into the ballroom ceiling, the fixtures deliver programmable lighting that can transition between subtle ambient scenes and dynamic looks while remaining visually unobtrusive.
The audio system centers on 18 JBL Professional Control 47C/T ceiling loudspeakers supported by six JBL Professional Control 19CST ceiling subwoofers, providing consistent coverage throughout the ballroom for speeches, background music, live entertainment and multimedia presentations.
"Transforming a completed ballroom meant navigating hidden infrastructure, load restrictions and tight schedules," Marc said. "We needed technology that disappeared into the design yet delivered a truly flexible experience for every event."
The Result
The completed installation enables Mount Faber Peak Ballroom to transition efficiently between weddings, corporate events, gala dinners and private celebrations while maintaining consistent audio coverage and flexible lighting throughout the venue. The JBL Professional system delivers balanced sound across the ballroom without impacting the venue's architectural design, while the Martin Professional fixtures allow staff to create distinct visual environments for different event formats.
"HARMAN Professional’s dedication to speed and quality support transforms them from a supplier into a true project partner," Marc said. "Their responsiveness helped us overcome every logistical and technical challenge within the tight time frame."
By integrating Martin Professional lighting with JBL Professional audio, AVL Acoustic Systems delivered a flexible event technology platform that supports the ballroom's evolving programming while preserving the character of one of Singapore's best-known event destinations.
