Sliding windows and doors
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about sliding windows and doors
Product • By Fabbio Design • MAG.I.CO The thinnest maglev sliding door in the world
MAG.I.CO The thinnest maglev sliding door in the world
The thinnest maglev sliding door in the world.
We have dreamed of overcoming gravity for house slides by using high-tech terrestrial magnetic field at a sustainable cost. We wanted to simulate what in Japan is the technology on high-speed trains, and slide the doors with a touch of hand on air bearings, removing friction.We were able to support the weight of the sliding doors from above through a floating air-to-air float in the absence of any mechanical contact and therefore friction, with advantages never seen before in the sliding world.We have used 400-year-long compulsory permanent magnets without any power supply.Model registered and tested to ADI Milano (industrial design association).
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News • News • 25 May 2022
Villa RS by JUMA Architects employs charred wooden cladding and horizontally oriented planes to blend with the Belgian landscape
In the Flemish Ardennses, Villa RS by JUMA Architects is situated in a picturesque landscape with church towers in the distance. The horizontal nature of the house, as well as the black façade of burnt wood, are intended to deflect attention to the surrounding nature.
Annick Vernimmen
The house is positioned at a right angle to the road. When weather permits, sliding windows and doors on both sides of the volume can be completely opened up to blur with the landscape. In a further response to the site and orientation, a garden wall along the mirror-like infinity pool affords privacy while offering protection from wind. A terrace on the north side is covered and includes a wood-burning stove, allowing for the space to be en... 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 • NanaWall PrivaSEE™ frameless and operable glazed partitions
NanaWall PrivaSEE™ frameless and operable glazed partitions
NanaWall Systems introduces the patent-pending NanaWall PrivaSEE™, a frameless, operable all glass wall system that provides better sound buffering than most fixed glass partitions. With no floor track, PrivaSEE is the industry’s only all glass single track sliding system specifically engineered for enhanced acoustical separation, allowing architects and designers to control sound transparently.
“The NanaWall PrivaSEE is a moving all glass wall with a sound rating that has historically been limited to fixed all glass partitions,” said NanaWall Systems CEO Ebrahim Nana. “The fact that we are able to achieve such a high sound rating without a floor track makes PrivaSEE all the more incredible.”
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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
Product • By NanaWall • Frameless Glass Walls
Frameless Glass Walls
NanaWall Frameless Glass Walls-NanaWall is the single source solution provider for frameless glass wall systems for large openings—whether for interior or exterior applications. If an all glass aesthetic and design is desired, NanaWall has the solution for the project.NanaWall’s comprehensive frameless all glass product line consists of single track sliding, sliding pivot, folding, and center pivot systems. With all systems, the beauty of all glass is realized, allowing for maximum transparency, natural daylighting, and a clean, contemporary appearance.Frameless System Highlights:Narrow top and bottom rail heights, no vertical profiles.Single track, top-hung systems with quiet and smooth operation.Panels are available to 4’ (1220 mm) wide a... More
Product • By NanaWall • Single Track Sliding Glass Walls
Single Track Sliding Glass Walls
The NanaWall Single Track Sliding Glass Wall offers unique design options far beyond those of a multi-track sliding door system. Unlimited spans of individual top-hung or bottom supported panels glide open or closed – all riding within a single narrow header over a single floor track (or no floor track). The single track design produces a clean sweep of panels that easily navigate multiple angle changes up to 90 degrees and may be stacked virtually anywhere.A NanaWall single track end-to-end closure means secure, rattle and draft free weather protection in the most demanding environments. Total Design and Layout Flexibility go where no other operable glass wall has gone before—take it around multiple corners, through wide segmented curves,... More
Project • By NanaWall • Private Houses
Park City Residence
A house presented Otto Walker Architects with dramatic views and a choice site. Using a mix of raw timbers and chunky, native stones, Otto developed a concept that responded to the client’s specific wishes.“The materials are intrinsic to the area, and it’s still a bit of an Alpine feel that just seems to make sense there,” says Otto. “The client wanted lots of views, and indoor/outdoor living was also a component. Everybody wants to do some cooking outdoors.”In this case, the use of an opening glass wall was “kind of a program requirement,” says the architect. “The owners definitely wanted a large opening in that location – it was a deck.” Otto / Walker specified the highly weather-resistant NanaWall WA67, a thermally broken, aluminum foldi... More
Product • By NanaWall • Folding Glass Walls
Folding Glass Walls
NanaWall Systems is the recognized industry leader trusted by architects, builders, and owners alike to provide the opening glass wall systems for large architectural openings. Based on a foundation of testing, research, and innovation, NanaWall Systems provides countless style options, unsurpassed durability, and a superior performance. Unrivalled Performance Creating large opening glass walls is the easy part—the challenge is performance when the wall is closed. A NanaWall folding glass wall protects from water and air infiltration, provides sound attenuation, and is energy efficient when closed.Benefit from a single-source product built as a complete system of unparalleled quality. Independent testing confirms high performance levels of... More