Genelec loudspeakers were chosen to elevate the Glass Resort’s signature dining destination, Restaurant Gallis, a fusion of classic French cuisine and Nordic ingredients, at Santa Claus’s Village in Lapland.
AV installation specialists, Arctic Connect Oy, were tasked with planning and installing a new sound system that would resolve the restaurant’s existing issues. A sound system was already in place in the breakfast and main restaurant areas, but it was failing to meet the high expectations of the luxury resort.
Aiming to establish itself as a premier destination for Lapland visitors, an audio upgrade was the essential next step in maximising customer satisfaction.
The new system required crystal-clear audio with uniform coverage throughout the dining areas while being discreet and compact enough to remain unobtrusive. Three zones make up Restaurant Gallis — the main downstairs area, the upper floor, and the breakfast room. A total of ten Genelec 4410 Smart IP loudspeakers were installed. For the breakfast room and upstairs balcony, two loudspeakers were installed in each area, while the main restaurant featured six 4410s mounted to the angled walls, all the standard black colour to blend in with the interior decoration.
Aesthetic design is central to the resort’s sense of luxury, harmonising sleek modern architecture with the untamed beauty of the snowy wilderness outside. Black, wood-paneled walls form a pointed dome, whilst a vast floor-to-ceiling window offers views over the enchanting landscape. This dynamic dome shape creates not only a stunning setting but also an immersive audio experience. Six loudspeakers in the main restaurant were mixed in surround sound, creating an immersive soundscape evenly distributed across the room.
The system was divided into three zones, giving Glass Resort staff the freedom to adjust volume levels or mute specific areas instantly.
