products / features

/ lift & slide

Custom door designs are integrated with robust German GU Hardware to provide sliding units that can open entire wall section to the outdoors, expanding your living space. Panes up to 65sq. ft. are easily raised onto smooth sliders for opening, and lowered to secure the opening while stationary.

Sites:

• luxury condo complex (Oregon, US)
• family retreat (Galiano Island, BC)
• resort in japan (Karuizawa, Japan)
• island waterfront home (BC Coast)
• painted residence (West Vancouver, BC)

Technical Challenge:

Provide 25 custom wall-opening systems to meet site and design specifications including:

• L+S door unit representing an entire wall with unobstructed views
• Individual panes up to 65 sq.ft
• Doors locking cleanly into structural posts

Custom Solution:

• Translated the architectural designs, engineered and manufactured solution
• Selected and integrated robust German hardware into custom milled components
• Designed 2 1/4" thick frames consisting of an engineered wood core wrapped with solid 5/8" clear Douglas-Fir skins to support the load and size
• Arranged shipping, onsite installation and glazing of these considerable units

Hardware:

• GU