At new office design spaces are projected modular, flexible and multifunctional, a concept far removed from the watertight spaces of old offices. In this way, there is a better use of the meters and a single space can have different functions. Thanks to the different versions of doors and panels, this modularity can be achieved. Whether they are folding, sliding, accordion or folding, The doors have become the great allies of the distribution of current offices. As for the materials, without a doubt, the preferred one is Cristal, since it offers greater projection of the space and allows the passage of light. However, also the opaque doors, made of wood or melamine, are used to achieve complete isolation of the area. let's see some examples:

Book or accordion doors

Among the most common options to make spaces independent or open are the accordion doors, also known from book. The reasons are multiple: although they are usually made to measure, their installation does not require major work, a guide on the ceiling for the sheets to slide is sufficient (in some cases, there is also a guide on the floor). HE move easily and, when they are open, they hardly take up space, which allows a union practically total of the two spaces.

Designs and profiles

In this other example of accordion doors, the size and profile of the blade have a very different design from the previous one. Aluminum profiles offer a more compartmentalized appearance, but harmonious and in line with the exterior windows. Being transparent glass, the vision towards the outside has greater depth. When the doors open, the boardroom It is fully integrated into the social space and allows the area to be expanded for events.

Creation of new spaces

The modular doors allow you to open and close spaces as needed, and create new spaces. These offices serve as an example, with a closed space as a boardroom or meeting room, located in corner with glass doors accordion on both sides. When opened, the space is modified and becomes a auditorium or projection room. The choice of furniture light and versatile is also of the utmost importance to easily transform the space.

opaque sliding doors

An ingenious solution for close and open spaces we find it in these offices of a construction company in Kansas City, where the different spaces are intercommunicated through melamine sliding doors In this way, you can have a full view of the office from side to side with the doors open, or separate the different areas: social area and restaurant, work room and training area and auditorium.

Hinged doors

This other system allows the door to open on its same axis, and they may or may not move to the sides, although the most practical thing is for them to slide through an upper guide on the sides, to leave the central hole free. It is also a very practical formula for light to pass through in the case of glass or connect environments. 

Sliding doors

Finally, the acquaintance sliding door system it is also used to open and close spaces. The doors can be a single sheet, that slides on an upper rail and either attaches to the wall or is embedded in the partition. When the partition accommodates several sheets, they gradually fold until they occupy the space of one sheet at the ends, which is generally fixed. Any of the systems shown are ideal for connecting spaces or making them independent, depending on the needs.

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