Manual sliding doors
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about manual sliding doors
Project • By SAMF arquitectos • Apartments
Alto da Barra Apartment
This is a project for the refurbishment of an apartment, in the Alto da Barra Urban Complex, on the outskirts of Lisbon. This neighbourhood, designed by Fernando Silva in the 1970s, is a good example of a happy transposition of the modern urban ideals, which include: freely positioned housing blocks sitting over pilotis, horizontal windows, pre-fabrication of elements, flat usable roof-top, into a domestic architecture of quality which embodies a particular southern and uncomplicated way of living. This is achieved by the clarity in the organization, the ease with which the houses are linked with the underground garages that unite several blocks in a separate circuit, the quality of the green spaces between the buildings and the way these a... More
Project • By Krownlab Inc. • Offices
1105 Battery Street
Meet historical San Francisco Landmark #104 – the Independent Wood Company building, built in 1907. Situated between Telegraph Hill and the commercial waterfront, this structure has seen a lot of change over 115 years, culminating in a sweeping office renovation by Mithun.
This two level brick building is now surrounded by the monumental Levi's Plaza, headquarters of Levi Straus Co. The complex was conceived by Gensler and HOK in 1982 with sensitivity to the 1105 Battery site, continuing the rugged industrial character and predominant red brick.
Mithun reimagined the building to support multiple work styles, postures and group sizes from morning coffee to Friday happy hours. 1105 Battery now enjoys an entirely new life within this h... More
Project • By Krownlab Inc. • Private Houses
The Road's End House
A MODERN PLACE TO RETIRE
Portland architects Giulietti/Schouten focus on custom, single-family homes—both new builds and remodels—throughout the Pacific Northwest. Their regional expertise drew Mary and Phil Krueger to approach the firm with an ambitious project: replacing their 1938 property in Lincoln City with a modern home. They wanted their home to take advantage of the stunning Oregon Coast views and have design features like wide door frames that would allow them to age in place through retirement and into their golden years.
A sliding door was the easy choice for the upstairs master bedroom. Not only did it fit the overall aesthetic of the home, it checked the boxes of ease of use and compatibility with oversized... More
Project • By Krownlab Inc. • Private Houses
Stable Conversion
When a Chicago-based painter and a digital designer moved to Kirkland, Washington they bought a home that came with a horse stable. The biggest animal they owned, however, was a dog. They decided to repurpose the horse stable, common for their neighborhood, which abuts the Bridle Trails State Park, as a multiuse space complete with a painter’s studio, a workspace, and a guest bedroom. They hired SHED Architecture to renovate both the stable and the house, and saw an opportunity to have fun with the smaller structure.
“As the conversion occurred in concert with a remodel of the main house, the stable became a site for big ideas and a more open-ended project brief,” said SHED Principal Thomas Shaer. “Our goal was pret... More
Project • By Krownlab Inc. • Showrooms
OFS Showroom
The OFS Brands showroom in Los Angeles features a stunning glass conference room with Krownlab sliding door hardware.
A CUSTOM SPACE FOR CUSTOM FURNITURE
When OFS Brands designed their new Los Angeles showroom, they tapped Pam Light, pL-D Studio, and Klawiter and Associates to help shape it. OFS is a family owned, community driven company that has been providing socially responsible furniture and logistics solutions since 1937. It was important that their showroom have a truly refined aesthetic that preserved existing architectural elements—a spatial metaphor for their modern product offerings and their rich heritage.
A key component of pulling this design trick off was the thoughtful selection of interior finishes. W... More
Project • By Krownlab Inc. • Rural
Woodland House
A young family from Chicago built their dream home in rural Wisconsin.
BACK TO NATURE
Chicago urbanites Dave and Jamie Van Dixhorn and their three young children uprooted from the windy city to the small town of Kohler, Wisconsin, looking for a radical change of lifestyle. Proximity to nature was a central priority. But they also wanted to keep some of that urban sensibility they had come to love: open spaces, large windows and functional design.
Dave and Jamie hired Osterhaus-McCarthy and Milwaukee-based Bruns Architecture to design a 6,000-square-foot home to their specifications. As Dave likes to say, “The design blurs the lines between the natural beauty of the outdoors with the comforts of modern living.”... More
Product • By Krownlab Inc. • Rorik Shower Door Hardware
Rorik Shower Door Hardware
Sliding Shower Door Hardware System
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Product • By Krownlab Inc. • Loki Sliding Door Hardware
Loki Sliding Door Hardware
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Project • By Krownlab Inc. • Private Houses
Beverly Estates
Tim Ralston and Ameen Ayoub Design Studio team up on a one of a kind Los Angeles mansion. More
Product • By Krownlab Inc. • Axel Sliding Door Hardware
Axel Sliding Door Hardware
A strikingly simple and modern interpretation of the century-old flat track barn door hardware system. Featuring a field-customizable track and a raw industrial easthetic with exposed bearings. Made in the USA from high-quality mild or stainless steel. More
Project • By Krownlab Inc. • Hospitals
Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
MEETING A GREATER NEEDThe Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House has a long history of supporting families of seriously ill children, beginning in 1974. When the time came to increase their capacity, they looked to renowned local architecture firm Ewing Cole and experienced contractor P. Agnes to expand a 40,000-square-foot facility.Capacity had been a constant challenge before the project. In 2018, 7,152 families that requested care could not be accommodated. Called the Jill and Alan B. Miller Tower, the project involved developing a 93,000 square foot structure to have 127 rooms. Previously, there had been 45. The increased capacity has made a major impact: room nights per year have increased from 16,000 to 40,000.WELLNESS THROUGH DESIGNEwing... More
Project • By Krownlab Inc. • Private Houses
Skybox
Perched atop a steep hillside surrounded by green space, Skybox is designed to encompass more loft-like qualities than those of a traditional house. Decks and terraces are created within the dwelling itself, leaving the surroundings untouched. The house is also designed with a minimal foot print to further reduce the impact of its natural surroundings. Indigenous seeds and plants were immediately planted after the completion of the construction to let nature reclaim the land. Only invasive species have been removed to aid in this process. The result is a “garden” that takes care of itself.The simple geometric structure has an ebony stained wood finish, interrupted only by elements made of aluminum, creating just the right contrast, still al... More
Product • By NanaWall • ClimaCLEAR
ClimaCLEAR
Keeping the weather outside while maximizing the views from the inside has always been at the heart of every NanaWall glass wall system. Now NanaWall Systems, the pioneer of the opening glass wall category, has pushed the envelope even further with the new NanaWall ClimaCLEAR™—the industry’s first frameless all-glass individual panel sliding system specifically engineered for transparent weather protection. Available for both residential and commercial use, ClimaCLEAR utilizes transparent vertical weather seals between the panels that seal the wall against wind-driven rain and reduce air infiltration. When the system is closed, the seals virtually disappear from sight, allowing for maximum transparency with no vertical stiles; providin... More
Product • By NanaWall • Kitchen Transition
Kitchen Transition
NanaWall Systems has created an innovative way for homeowners to enjoy the benefits and beauty of an outdoor kitchen, without the pricey redundancy—the NanaWall Kitchen Transition transforms an indoor kitchen into an indoor and outdoor kitchen, by making the wall which separates it from the backyard vanish and reappear with ease.The NanaWall Kitchen Transition is a combination of the company’s folding or sliding glass windows, which replace traditional windows over a kitchen countertop, and floor-to-ceiling walls, which replace a wall or a typical sliding-glass door. The two meet seamlessly, creating a high-style look, enhancing and expanding a living space.“The NanaWall Kitchen Transition is the ultimate window-door combination that opens... More