Blending Sight Lines with Adjacent Curtain Wall to Achieve Flexible and Convertible Open Space Design

A recent example of our capabilities is the operable wall system developed for the Athletics facility at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. The architect desired to have the folding operable wall to match exactly with the sightlines of the fixed window systems on the adjacent curtainwall. We also heard, ‘we’d like the operable wall to appear as if no opening was present when the door was closed,so that the closed door matched exactly to the fixed window  systems.

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Todd Grant
Design Considerations for Doorwall Systems in Commercial/Institutional Settings

In commercial architecture, the design of a space significantly impacts its functionality, safety, and aesthetic appeal. Architectural Direct Drive Operable Walls are at the forefront of addressing these considerations, offering solutions that are as safe and durable as they are beautiful and adaptable. Let’s explore the critical design factors that make these systems an ideal choice for modern commercial environments.

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Todd Grant
Revolutionizing Design: Harnessing the Innovation of Architectural Direct Drive Operable Walls Systems in Occupancy Commercial Settings

Architectural Direct Drive Operable Walls represent the pinnacle of spatial innovation in modern commercial settings. These systems, characterized by their seamless, motor-driven ball screw drive systems eliminate unsightly tracks, cables, straps, counterweights and hydraulics, allowing walls to glide effortlessly, reconfiguring spaces with the push of a button.

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Todd Grant