Gilgen Under-Floor Door Operator ideal for design environments

A new under-floor automatic door operator from Gilgen Door Systems is ideal for environments such as hotels were accessibility; aesthetics and pedestrian flow are important requirements. Gilgen recently installed a number of automatic sliding doors incorporating the under-floor operator as part of a new extension to Oxford Brookes University Headington Campus.

The Gilgen SLX sliding doors incorporate a unique under floor door operator which is concealed from view leading to a clean aesthetic design. Working with the main contractors, Gilgen supplied and installed a total of nine bi-parting sliding door systems and five heavy duty swing door operators over the project duration. The new building provides 24,000m2 of new accommodation, including a new library, lecture theatres, student services, teaching accommodation and commercial/retail space designed by Design Engine.

A combination of glazed bi-parting doors and unique Gilgen under-floor operators was chosen to provide improved access to various areas around the building. This solution provides a clean, aesthetic appearance, enabling a seamless transition into the glazed panels above the doors.

The door drive is hidden from view by a removable floor cover which enables unrestricted service access. The operator can be used with a variety of door designs including slim all-glass profiles ensuring a sophisticated, harmonious appearance to match today’s modern design requirements.

Gilgen Door Systems supplies a complete range of high quality, stylish automatic door systems suited to practically any architectural design. In addition to sliding, curved sliding, folding and swing doors the company supplies bespoke systems through its in-house design team. Contact Gilgen on 0800 316 6994 or visit www.gilgendoorsystems.co.uk for further information.