DORMA specified by Grimshaw for London headquarters

Grimshaw, Building Magazine’s Architectural Practice of the Year 2008, has specified DORMA automatic operators at the main entrance of its new London headquarters. The new three-storey office, on Clerkenwell Road, has been fitted-out to a very high specification and the entrance requirements also demanded special consideration due to a restricted space configuration.

Two DORMA RST space-saving automatics were supplied. They met the requirement perfectly as their unique operating method allows them to provide a door opening nearly as wide as the clear structural opening width itself. The RST unit achieves this by means of a swivel movement, whereby the pivot centres are located off-centre, above and below the door opening. This results in the doors first swinging open and then moving sideways – all contained in a minimum sweep area.

Grimshaw selected DORMA as sole supplier of automatics on this project, due to the established high quality of the products used and the close relationship that exists between the two companies. This relationship has been developed over a long period and the practice has a high regard for the design, workmanship and reliability of the DORMA product range as a whole.

DORMA RST space-saver doors are available in standard sizes ready to install, or as customised units to suit individual requirements. There is a choice between elegant fine-framed system with “all-glass” look or rugged aluminium frame system. The RST, which helps meet DDA requirements, can be used on emergency escape routes as it is possible to open the doors like a normal hinged unit if the automatic operator is disabled.

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