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Pivot doors

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about pivot doors

NewsSpecification • 24 May 2024

25 best interior door manufacturers

Beyond their obvious role of creating privacy and acting as transitions between different areas within a building, interior doors can influence the visual and tactile experience of a space, contributing to its overall design language, complementing or contrasting with walls, flooring and furnishings. Interior doors are available in a variety of styles and configurations, including swing, sliding, and pivot doors, each offering unique benefits. Swing doors are traditional and versatile, suitable for most settings. Sliding doors save space and give a contemporary touch to interiors. And pivot doors, with their particular design and smooth operation, might serve as statement pieces. The market for interior doors today offers a variety of pro... More

Project • By PORTAPIVOTApartments

Pivoting walls

Beautiful project by Filip Deslee & Keith Baert from Loft4C interior architects. Portapivot delivered the hardware for the 360° pivot walls between living area and home office and also other pivot and fixed partitions hardware between hall and bathroom.  Koen Dries | Portapivot Our distinctive #pivotingroomdividers have the ability to completely transform a space... Not just by giving it a cool and modern edge, but also by offering a modular way to open up space and letting in more light. Koen Dries | Portapivot The invisible pivot hinge is fully integrated inside the aluminium frame! The door is installed in a completely finished door opening and the pivot hinge is mounted on top of the floor and ceiling, without... More

Product • By FritsJurgensTop pivots

Top pivots

A pivot hinge system by FritsJurgens consists of a pivot hinge in the bottom of the door and a top pivot in the top of the door or in the ceiling. The top pivot is the top side of the pivot point and anchors the pivot door in the ceiling. Top pivot 70 mmSuitable for: System One, System 3, System M, System M+ • Placement inside the door• Pivot point from 70 mm to middle placement• All-rounder: suitable for almost every pivot door and situation• ADA-compliant pivot doorsAll details Top pivot 40 mmSuitable for: System M, System M+ • Placement inside the door• Fixed pivot point at 40 mm• Maximum clear width and hardly any unused space• Pivot door is minimally present in open position• Ideal for c... More

Product • By PORTAPIVOTPortapivot Mini-Max

Portapivot Mini-Max

Pivot door system made from high quality anodized aluminium available in 2 decorative finishes, black and silver. Anodizing is an electrochemical process that converts the metal surface into a decorative, durable, corrosion-resistant finish. The frame can be fitted with any 8 mm thick tempered glass for endless design purposes.   Mini-Max: Minimal frame => Maximum glass   Specifications Minimal frame 20 x 38 mmAvailable in 2 anodised coloursCompatible with 8 mm glassStealthpivot fitted inside frameAvailable with and without a door frameEasy assembly & installation    Dimensions Minimum height: 1800 mm Maximum height: 2975 mmMinimum width: 500 mmMaximum width: 2250 mm    Portapivot Mini-Max... More

Product • By M&TMimolimit

Mimolimit

DOOR HANDLE MIMOLIMIT Design: Barbora Škorpilová  The handle designed by Barbora Skorpilova is by her characterized as a "timeless elegant wooden handle, which is a pleasure to hold in hand. It has an elementary shape and a natural ability to age well with the interior." The fitting is made of brass, with a choice of 7 colours & surfaces, a wide range of wood and complementary products in the same design, with a guarantee of 3-15 years, depending on the design, with good mechanics M 2006 used for the interior and exterior doors.News - natural brass with a lifetime guarantee. More
Portapivot 5730 with DG.10 1130 mm door handle
Portapivot 5730 with DG.10 1130 mm door handle
Portapivot 4245 with DG.11 door handle
Portapivot 5730 with vertical UGP door handle
Portapivot 5730 with vertical UGP door handle

Project • By PORTAPIVOTPrivate Houses

Residential home with Portapivot 5730 and 4245

Pivot door systems made with a minimal anodized aluminium frame. Anodizing is an electrochemical process that converts the metal surface into a decorative, durable, corrosion-resistant finish.Portapivot’s door systems are equipped with Stealthpivot invisible pivot hinges, which feature a high-tech comfort closure, that works in all swing directions. The pivot hinge can be configured for 180° or 360° operation.The pivot hinge is mounted on top of the finished floor and a solid or reinforced ceiling surface, without any pre-installed fixtures. The minimal anchoring (2 bolts +-4.5 cm deep) allows for easy installation on any type of solid surface.Specifications5730 = minimal frame 57 x 30 mmAvailable in 4 anodised coloursCompatib... More

Product • By PORTAPIVOTPortapivot Glass XL

Portapivot Glass XL

Compact glass patch fittings with invisible ‘Stealthpivot’ pivot hinges, designed to fit seamlessly into any interior style.Our patch fittings are designed with minimal architecture in mind and are available in 2 anodised aluminium colours.The system can be fitted with any type of 10 mm thick tempered glass and is designed to be installed in the finished wall opening; without the need for any built-in fixtures. Portapivot offers a selection of modern handles made from anodized aluminium, closely matching the colour of the glass patch fittings.SpecificationsAvailable in 2 anodised coloursCompatible with 10 mm glassStealthpivot fitted inside frameEasy assembly & installation DimensionsMinimum height: 1800 mm Max... More

Product • By PORTAPIVOTPortapivot 5730 - Multiple doors

Portapivot 5730 - Multiple doors

Pivot door system made from high quality anodized aluminium available in 4 decorative finishes, black, silver, bronze and stainless steel. Anodizing is an electrochemical process that converts the metal surface into a decorative, durable, corrosion-resistant finish. The frame can be fitted with any 6 or 8 mm thick tempered glass for endless design purposes.SpecificationsMinimal frame 57 x 30 mmAvailable in 4 anodised coloursCompatible with 6 or 8 mm glassStealthpivot fitted inside frameAvailable with and without door frameEasy assembly & installation DimensionsMinimum height: 1800 mm Maximum height: 2975 mmMinimum width:    1500 mmMaximum width:    10000 mm Portapivot 5730 kitMade to measure aluminium... More

Product • By PORTAPIVOTPortapivot 5730 - Single door + fixed partition

Portapivot 5730 - Single door + fixed partition

Pivot door system made from high quality anodized aluminium available in 4 decorative finishes, black, silver, bronze and stainless steel. Anodizing is an electrochemical process that converts the metal surface into a decorative, durable, corrosion-resistant finish. The frame can be fitted with any 6 or 8 mm thick tempered glass for endless design purposes.SpecificationsPivot door = minimal frame 57 x 30 mmFixed partition = minimal frame 35 x 30 mmAvailable in 4 anodised coloursCompatible with 6 or 8 mm glassStealthpivot fitted inside frameAvailable with and without door frameEasy assembly & installation DimensionsMinimum height: 1800 mm Maximum height: 2975 mmMinimum width: 750 mmMaximum width: 4500 mm Portapivot 5730 +... More

Product • By PORTAPIVOTPortapivot 5730 - Double door

Portapivot 5730 - Double door

Pivot door system made from high quality anodized aluminium available in 4 decorative finishes, black, silver, bronze and stainless steel. Anodizing is an electrochemical process that converts the metal surface into a decorative, durable, corrosion-resistant finish. The frame can be fitted with any 6 or 8 mm thick tempered glass for endless design purposes.SpecificationsMinimal frame 57 x 30 mmAvailable in 4 anodised coloursCompatible with 6 or 8 mm glassStealthpivot fitted inside frameAvailable with and without door frameEasy assembly & installation DimensionsMinimum height: 1800 mm Maximum height: 2975 mmMinimum width: 1000 mmMaximum width: 4500 mm Portapivot 5730 kitMade to measure aluminium frame 57 x 30 mmStealthpivo... More

Product • By PORTAPIVOTPortapivot 5730 pivot door system with or without frames

Portapivot 5730 pivot door system with or without frames

Portapivot 5730 is a popular pivot door system made with a minimal anodized aluminum frame. The frame is available in four decorative finishes- black, bronze, silver, and stainless steel. The anodizing process helps to convert the metal surface into a decorative, durable, and corrosion-resistant finish.    The pivot door system is compatible with 6 or 8-mm thick tempered glass and has a stealth pivot fitted inside the frame. It is available with or without a door frame and is easy to assemble and install. In addition, the product comes with optional anodized aluminum grid profiles that can be installed on top of the glass to create a personalized design. Wouter Wynen | Aversis   Dimensions -Minimum height: 1800 mm&n... More

Product • By PORTAPIVOTStealthpivot XL

Stealthpivot XL

Stealthpivot is a compact pivot hinge, that can be fitted inside virtually any door. The self-closing pivot hinge can be configured for both 180° and 360° swing operation. When fitted and installed, the hinge remains invisible, hence the name 'Stealth Pivot'.The pivot hinge is mounted straight on top of the finished floor and solid or reinforced ceiling surface, without the need for any built-in fixtures. The minimal anchoring with 2 bolts and plugs up to 4.5 cm depth allows for easy installation on any type of surface. During development, a great deal of attention went into ease of installation, to ensure that the resulting pivot system could be used in both new and existing homes, regardless the construction, without any pre-... More
Portapivot 5730 with UGP handle and optional door jambs
Portapivot 5730 with UGP handle and optional door jambs
Portapivot 5730 with UGP handle and optional door jambs

Project • By PORTAPIVOTPrivate Houses

Residential project - glass pivot door

This glass and aluminium pivot door is an early prototype with 75x30 mm profiles instead of 57x30 mm which are used now and features optional door jambs and a UGP vertical handle.Pivot door system made from high quality anodized aluminium available in 4 decorative finishes, black, silver, bronze and stainless steel. Anodizing is an electrochemical process that converts the metal surface into a decorative, durable, corrosion-resistant finish. The frame can be fitted with any 6 or 8 mm thick tempered glass for endless design purposes.   Specifications Minimal frame 57 x 30 mmAvailable in 4 anodised coloursCompatible with 6 or 8 mm glassStealthpivot fitted inside frameAvailable with and without door frameEasy assembly & installatio... More

Product • By FritsJurgensSystem M+

System M+

System M+ takes the System M pivot hinge range to a new level. This adjustable pivot hinge brings Latch Control to ensure proper latching, guaranteed control over the movement of doors up to 500 kg, and extra adjustability for the movement of the door. System M+, like System M, is equipped with motion technology which creates and controls the movement of the pivot door.   System M and System M+ Hold positions at 0°, 90° and -90° Damper Control System M+ 30° Speed Control Latch Control Guaranteed control over the movement from 20 to 500 kg Latch Control and 30° Speed ControlFritsJurgens’ adjustable pivot hinge System M+ introduces Latch Control and 30° Speed Control. Latch Control enables... More

Project • By Foster + PartnersOffices

Principal Tower

The completion of Principal Tower is the final piece of the Principal Place masterplan, a comprehensively planned mixed-use scheme on the border of Shoreditch and the City of London that creates a thriving new neighbourhood, drawing on the rich industrial heritage of the area. It comprises a 15-storey office building that hosts the London headquarters for Amazon, alongside one of London’s tallest residential buildings, the 50-storey Principal Tower, with six eateries that wrap around the building at street level and a light bar, creating a 360-degree active frontage that extends the vibrancy of the City towards the north. Grant Brooker, Director at Foster + Partners, commented: “The phenomenal rise of Shoreditch as the new, vib... More