Name: Glen Benton
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
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Glen Benton's Gothenburg apartment is just about the perfect idealization of an Unplggd dream abode. Every corner of the apartment is filled with technology...but you wouldn't immediately notice it because Glen has done a superb job of incorporating an array of speakers, home computing, home theater components and even a projector/screen setup with artwork and furnishings without creating the usual tech clutter associated with those afflicted with that most expensive of ailments, techlust-ilitis. A DIY painted Chippendale cabinet paired with an IR Extender hides away his Denon DVD player, a Panasonic Blu-Ray player, Tag McLaren audio gear and even a turntable for his LP collection, while wall mounted speakers are tastefully matched the to the apartment's architectural embellishments. Even subtracting the home electronics elements to this apartment, Glen has arranged a most dashing and sophisticated of interiors...
A wall mounted IKEA cabinet hides his selection of DVDs and CDs, while Canton Ergo speakers are strewn throughout the living room, the center speaker even embedded into the wall for space saving reasons and hidden behind a door when not in use. The Swedish apartment's minimal aesthetic is balanced with a healthy dash of colour throughout, offering a bachelor pad full of tech toys mixed in with traditional forms and textures. 
Other electronics goodies include an OneForAll URC-8308 Kameleon 8 remote to manage his slew of home theater equipment, a Muji Wall Mounted CD Player wall mounted in the dining room (it's very easy to miss, but right here smack dab in the middle), a Mac Mini and Aopen XC Cube for gaming needs, a Vincon minimal display beside clock, a Tivoli Audio PAL radio, and tucked away Apple Airport Express Base Station that provides wi-fi throughout. Glen's bedroom is outfitted with a Panasonic Viera TH-42PA50 and a Pioneer DVR-540HX 160GB for some in-bed entertainment, while the 106" pull down screen is ceiling hung and used with a Sanyo PLV-Z5 when he wants a more serious home theater experience. Helt fantastiska, Glen!
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Love how the different colored electronics each contributes its part to the great overall design. *drools*
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i dont know about the technology, i'm sure it's great. but i absolutely love your place! i'm so glad AT linked to it. love it!
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I enjoy the tv stand and coffee table...where are they from?
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Love the white plus dashes of color. I have the same MUJI CD player but can't decide where to place it. I like how it disappears in your dining room, yet it's smack dab in the middle!
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When I hear Glen Benton Gothenburg, SE, I can't help but wonder if this is Deicide's Glen Benton... In any case, the place is fantastic.
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Anybody know what that pendant [lamp?] is above the dining room table? Is it an original?
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Technology has come to this day and everybody is appreciating it. It renew the form of houses, using the applied technology... But have we already think of the best way how to save the earth inspite of those undesirable effects of technology may brought us???? Well its time to think green.The term "green" is on everyone's minds these days, whether it's getting more green as in making more money, or going green environmentally. The need for more green technology and practices is definitive, as the impact on our environment from our appetites for fossil fuel machinery and methods of generation electricity have taken a toll. An effort does have to be made to repair our planet, but many consider the loss of amenities to be too great to surmount. However, there are ways of getting by: solar water heating devices, electric high speed trains getting installed for public transport, and so forth. If you start going a little more green, it's like giving a cash advance to the Earth.
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Hi there folks, Glen here!
First of all a big thank you for the positive comments!
alisaan: The TV stand is from IKEA. The Coffe table in the kitchen is secondhand.
e.scott: the lamp is handmade by my girlfriend Lisa Agnetun (www.lisaagnetun.com)
/GB
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