Folding doors for architectural design

Folding door is a kind of door which consists of several doors connected by hinges or pulleys, and its main feature is that it can be folded and retracted like folding doors and windows, thus saving space and providing a larger opening. Folding Door is widely used in residential, commercial, office buildings, hotels, etc. It is especially suitable for places where flexible use of space is required, such as balconies, courtyards, indoor partitions and sunrooms.

Structure and working principle

A folding door consists of a number of individual doors, each connected by hinges or tracks, which can be folded like the pages of a book. Typically, there are two types of folding doors:

Hinged folding doors: each door leaf is connected by hinges and folds inwards or outwards when the door is opened.

Sliding Folding Doors: the doors run on sliding tracks that can slide to one or both sides, and the doors will line up parallel when folded.

Choice of materials

Folding doors are available in a wide range of material options to suit different needs:

1-Aluminum folding doors: lightweight and durable, suitable for modern homes or commercial spaces.

2-Wooden folding doors: offer natural beauty and a warm atmosphere, often used in traditional or rustic designs.

3-Steel folding doors: offer higher strength and security, suitable for places that require special features such as wind resistance and burglary prevention.

Advantages

1-Space-saving: folding doors can be completely retracted to maximize the use of space, especially suitable for small spaces or occasions that require temporary expansion of space.

2-Strong flexibility: the width of the opening can be adjusted according to the needs of a strong maneuverability.

3-Beautiful and modern: folding door design is simple and streamlined, with a modern sense, can add the visual aesthetics of indoor and outdoor space.

4-Increase lighting and ventilation: Due to the large door, it can increase the lighting and ventilation of the interior after opening.

Application scenarios

1-Family residence: suitable for balcony, terrace, living room, dining room and other areas, especially very popular in the design of large openings.

2-Commercial space: such as stores, cafes, restaurants, hotels, etc., can realize the flexible connection between indoor and outdoor space.

3-Office: In meeting rooms or open office areas that require flexible division of space, folding doors provide a good solution.

4-Exhibition and display space: can be opened and closed quickly to adapt to different display needs.

As people’s demand for space utilization and aesthetics continues to rise, the design and technology of folding doors are also advancing. In recent years, the application of folding doors in high-end residential, smart home and other fields has gradually increased, especially the emergence of intelligent folding doors, which endows folding doors with more intelligent features, such as automatic opening and closing, remote control and so on.

Overall, folding doors have become a popular choice in modern architectural design due to their unique opening and closing methods and flexibility, meeting a variety of spatial needs and aesthetic requirements.