historic paris hotel revitalizes entry with revolving doors
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Historic Paris Hotel Revitalizes Entry with Revolving Doors
Built in 1908 as the Hotel Majestic, the building underwent an extensive renovation to update the facilities, standards and technology while still preserving its historic appeal. The restoration took four years to complete and the result is a five-star, contemporary hotel which maintains and respects the spirit of the original institution.
“In addition to minimizing the amount of air infiltration from the outside and keeping the lobby comfortable year round, the revolving doors make
a statement as you enter into a world reminiscent of times gone by.”
The project employed the finest artisans with an ancestral knowledge of this landmark building. Affine Design, a major architecture and interior design firm in Paris that specializes in the restoration of exceptional establishments, led the architectural renovation. To meet their vision of a modern, transparent and luxurious entrance, the firm chose to install three Boon Edam Crystal revolving doors.
Maximizing Visibility and Climate ControlThe three Crystal revolving doors are constructed mostly of glass, creating an open and transparent entrance into the hotel while maximizing the visibility from
the sidewalk of the ornate, Beaux Arts interior decorated in ivory and gold with crystal chandeliers. Only a small amount of metal trim holds the glass components together, measuring in mere millimeters and coated in a black powder coat finish.
In addition to minimizing the amount of air infiltration from the outside and keeping the lobby comfortable year round, the revolving doors make a statement as you enter into a world reminiscent of times gone by. The result speaks for itself and will live on for many future generations to enjoy and make memories at as a five-star contemporary historic hotel.
Challenge
Architects sought to upgrade the facilities, standards and technology of a century-old building while still preserving its historic appeal.
Solution
Three all-glass revolving doors were installed to create an open atmosphere and to minimize the amount of air infiltration from the outside, keeping the lobby open and comfortable.
Benefits
• Seals the exterior climate from the lobby, creating a calm, quiet and comfortable interior space
• Integrates seamlessly with the building design, creating an open and airy lobby space
• Makes a statement as you enter into a world reminiscent of times gone by
CASE STUDY
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