Door systems

Due to the nature of the building, reliability is naturally high on the list of requirements at fire stations. The option for a fast-running engine is also often an important condition. Because the fire engines are often parked close to the entrance, it is important that all facilities are also present around the cars. The pipes, lighting, etc. are often mounted on the ceiling and around the doorway. When selecting the service door, the Hoevelaken fire brigade considered all the above requirements and opted for the Compact folding door. More

The clients required multi-functional spaces that could be opened up or closed off, for example, when guests came to stay. Flexibility throughout the whole plan was a key feature of the brief as was making the space feel ‘generous’. The solution was using pocket door systems on the downstairs to make the most of the space available. The large bespoke sliding pocket door system used for the entry from the hallway to the main living area mirrored the sliding glass panel that then provided access into the garden. The architect chose Syntesis Line Estensione Double, because they wanted to use discrete extra large bespoke doors to help the house feel spacious and to allow more natural light throughout. The doors gave adaptability to the prope... More

The R&A worldwide golf governing body based at St Andrews, has a purpose-built equipment testing centre, Allan Robertson House. The building accommodates the R&A’s Equipment Standards Department and offers world class testing and research facilities. The new building utilises the latest technology, is energy efficient, maximises the use of natural daylight and uses sustainable materials. HERADESIGN® and THERMATEX® ceilings from Knauf AMF are fitted throughout to provide essential sound attenuation, add aesthetic appeal and meet environmental requirements. The R&A’s Equipment Standards department tests thousands of golf balls and clubs every year to ensure they conform to the Equipment Rules. Some of the machinery deployed here has th... More

The purpose of the project was that of creating fluidity in the interiors. The use of pocket door systems without architraves and jambs has made it possible to create rooms with wide ports. Pocket doors are functional, don’t hamper movements and offer several advantages over traditional hinged doors. For example, when they are put in bathrooms – and in other places of great affluence - pocket doors ensure extra space and allow furniture not only to be mounted directly on the wall where the counterframe is placed, but also to be put within the opening radius of a traditional hinged door. From the outside, the building gives a sense of movement thanks to a changing, dynamic front with volumes and colourful balconies. The traditional blinds... More

This building had till the 50s a double function: bakery and tavern with dance floor. Now it is a very particular restaurant run by Daniele and Giulia Colussi, where you can enjoy the typical dishes of the north-eastern region of Friuli. The redeveloped building is located in a historic village called Poffabro (from the Latin Prafabrorum (“the smiths’ meadow”), which dates back to the beginning of the 14th century and is considered one of the 30 most beautiful villages of Italy according to the ANCI (National Association of the Italian Communes). Moreover, Poffabro is located near Maniago, a town that has been famous for iron-making since the Middle Ages. The architectural value of this village is due to the many raw materials like ashla... More