Opens doors, invisibly

More features, more functionality, more choice

The versatile, efficient UFO NT automatic swing door operator is completely hidden from view – perfect for glass facades, historical or listed buildings, or where maximum transparency at an entrance is demanded.

Yet it still ensures access for all and complies with the Equality Act and Building regulations.

Suitable for internal and external doors, and for retro-fitting, the UFO NT can even be used manually thanks to the Smart swing function – all-in-all an innovative operator, just a shame you can’t see it.

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BROKEN-PLAN LIVING WITH ECLISSE POCKET DOORS

Broken-plan living – a more easily achievable and flexible alternative to openplan living – is the solution to the post-pandemic new normal of having to split your home between your personal and professional life. By incorporating ECLISSE sliding pocket doors into your house, you can easily compartmentalise your life and hide your office away from the rest of your home.

Where a traditional hinged door would otherwise limit access into a room as well as take up useable space, sliding pocket doors offer a flexible solution that allows for a seamless interior flow and unimpeded access for those that need it whilst also offering the option of segmentation by closing off access to rooms, such as an office, for enhanced privacy, or hiding rooms such as utility rooms entirely, as needed.

The functional yet creative design of single pocket doors makes them an excellent choice for smaller rooms, such as en-suite bathrooms, or loft conversions, whereas double and telescopic pocket door systems are perfect when opened up to create larger spaces for parties but can be closed for more intimate events. Pocket doors offer more convenient connections between rooms, such as the dining room and the kitchen, or bedrooms and ensuite bathrooms.

Put simply, pocket doors provide homeowners with the option to divide spaces when needed, or to fully open up spaces when required, to give the feeling of open plan.

Senior Creates A Classic At The Ymca

Senior Architectural Systems, one of the UK’s largest privately-owned aluminium fenestration solution manufacturers, has delivered the glazing package for the new YMCA Community and Activity Village in Newark, Nottinghamshire.

Th e project saw Senior work alongside Rayner Davies Architects and main contractor R G Carter Construction to design and provide suitable aluminium doors, windows and curtain wall solutions, which were fabricated and installed by Acorn Aluminium.

C lose collaboration and early engagement within the supply chain were key to the successful delivery of this multi-purpose building, which is the first of its kind to be constructed in the UK. The innovative community and activity centre provides a mix of facilities from sports and hospitality to training and childcare.

The striking main entrance of the building has been created using Senior’s SF52 aluminium curtain wall system, which incorporates SPW501 thermally-broken doors complete with automatic swing operators. A key feature of the north elevation entrance is the extra-large PURe commercial door measuring 2920 x 3045mm. Across the remaining elevations, Senior’s curtain wall system has been further complemented by the incorporation of SPW600e aluminium windows, specified as both insert vents and fixed light windows. Senior’s versatile SPW501 commercial doors have also been used throughout and, on the west elevation, Senior’s patented PURe SLIDE aluminium doors provide additional access.

The landmark building spans ranges in height from two to three storeys and comprises some 59,000ft2 of useable space. The core services available have been separated into three distinct zones – hospitality, education and activity. The first area includes a cafe and function room, with educational facilities available, including classrooms and teaching areas for both adults and children. The activity zone features a gym and multi-purpose activity space, as well as the climbing hall. This includes a 15m Olympic-standard climbing wall that rises to the full height of the three-storey building and is the largest of its kind in the UK.