Down to The Wire

Alfredo Zaparolli tells SanFrancisco Magazine readers how to keep the modern home’s piles of electronics, cables, and remotes at bay.

By Joanne Furio, Photograph by Margo Moritz

Local interior designers and DIY home-improvement devotees can deftly turn a Victorian into a minimalist masterpiece, but the wires, devices, receptors, and keys required for plugged-in life often threaten to junk up the white-on-white backdrop. Enter Guatemalan-born Alfredo Zaparolli and his SoMa-based firm, Techlinea. While Techlinea is known for dramatic security work (clients include Latin American banks and Congrega­tion Beth Sholom, in the Outer Richmond, whose setup required approval from the Jewish Defense League), it also creates systems for lighting, temperature, and audiovisual components of the modern household—most of which can be controlled with a $500 iPad or $300 iPhone. During its 25 years in business, Techlinea has gained renown in the industry, and Zaparolli, a lighting designer by training, is a sought-after speaker. Not surprisingly, he has a lot to say about the connected house of the 21st century and what you can do to bring your digs up to speed without adding extra clutter.

Read the full article, including Zaparolli’s 5 MUST-HAVE GADGETS, devices that will make your life easier, safer, or just more fun…

Techlinea: 415-836-9140, techlinea.com