Modern architecture is not only about functionality, but also about sleek design, integration with the building and smart solutions for everyday challenges. Industrial doors play an important role in this — they are both a technical component and a visual part of the façade and interior experience.
What characterises modern architecture in commercial buildings?
Modern architecture is characterised by simplicity, functionality and a clear connection between form and function. Typical features include:
- Sleek façades and straight lines
- Large open spaces without visual disruption
- Extensive use of glass and light
- Visible structures that have been deliberately designed
- A minimalist look without unnecessary technology in view
In this type of building, every technical solution, including industrial doors, is a visible part of the design. This means that a door must not only function well, but also contribute aesthetically to the overall design.
Why does the choice of an industrial door play such an important role?
Industrial doors are often large elements in a façade or hall. As a result, industrial doors can quickly be perceived as “prominent”. This may not always be desirable. They therefore have a significant impact on:
- The appearance of the building
- The experience of users and visitors
- The use of space and daylight
- The comfort and acoustics inside
In modern architecture, there is little room for disruptive elements such as visible rails, large storage packages or noisy drives. The right door supports the design, while the wrong choice can disrupt the architectural concept.
Why do traditional industrial doors not always fit in with the design?
Many traditional industrial doors, such as sectional doors and roller doors, are designed with technology and functionality in mind, but not always with architecture.
Sectional doors can be an excellent choice because of the mechanism that uses sandwich panels. Sandwich panels give a sleek appearance, but with sectional doors, rails must be installed along the ceiling for these sandwich panels, which is not always desirable.
Roller doors are an excellent choice if ceiling space needs to be preserved, for example to allow more light in. However, roller doors consist of slats, which are not always considered aesthetically pleasing. This means that a roller door may not fit in well with the rest of an architectural design.
Sectional door
Roller shutter door
The Compact door as an alternative for modern architecture
The Compact door was developed with precisely these architectural challenges in mind and is a strong alternative to traditional industrial doors. The Compact door was developed with precisely these architectural challenges in mind and is a strong alternative to traditional industrial doors.
The Compact door works by folding above the doorway and therefore has no rails on the ceiling. This leaves the ceiling completely free for lighting, installations or architectural accents. This creates a calm and sleek overall look.
The Compact door
Space-saving and flexible application
Because the door does not take up any space on the ceiling or sides, it is very compact, which makes it suitable for many applications. Furthermore, just like a sectional door, the Compact door uses sandwich panels, which give it a sleek appearance. This makes the Compact door particularly suitable for, for example:
- Modern industrial buildings
- Showrooms and representative buildings
- Buildings with installations or crane tracks on the ceiling
In addition, the Compact door is available in various sizes. These include a range of colours, panels with glazing or an integrated wicket door. This allows the Compact door to combine a visually appealing appearance with functionality.