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The Hidden Mechanics of Doors: How Hinges, Tracks, and Pivots Shape Spatial Experience

The choice of door types plays a crucial role in defining the spatial experience and atmosphere of architecture. Beyond material or style, the way a door is detailed—its movement, weight, and method of operation—can drastically influence how a space is perceived and navigated. However, what truly enables the functionality of different door types is the often-overlooked element of door hardware. Even within the same door type, the selection of hinges, tracks, pivots, and handles can significantly affect how users interact with and interpret the space.

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Passive House Lliçà de Vall / Arquitectura Local

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Houses
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Lliçà de Vall, Spain
  • Architects: Arquitectura Local
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  138 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021

Urmila Kailash Black Box, Kanoria Centre for Arts Campus / Studio Sangath

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Museums & Exhibit, Educational Architecture
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India
  • Architects: Studio Sangath
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  207 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024

Coscia Guangzhou Concept Store / All Design Studio

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Retail Interiors
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Guangdong, China
  • Interior Designers: All Design Studio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1000 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Findeisen GmbH

Modern History of Christianity Museum / Kode Architects

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Religious Architecture, Museum
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South Korea
  • Architects: Kode Architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  620 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018

The Lantern House / NAW Studio

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Houses
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Vietnam
  • Architects: NAW Studio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  220 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024

The Lizzie and Jonathan Tisch Center for Innovation and Active Citizenship / Sasaki

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Educational Architecture, Community
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Washington, United States

The Glenmorangie Distillery / Barthélémy & Griño

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Brewery
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United Kingdom

Water House / remyarchitects

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Houses
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Argentina
  • Architects: remyarchitects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  880 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024

Vassivey Social Housing / Elluin Duolé Gillon architecture

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Residential Architecture, Social Housing
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France
  • Architects: Elluin Duolé Gillon architecture
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1850 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Terreal, Arcelor Mittal, Parex-Group

H House / Margot Aurensan Architecte

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Houses
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France
  • Architects: Margot Aurensan Architecte
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  200 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  FLOS, Technal, USM, BORA, FontanaArte, +5

JM Café, White Pagoda Temple in Beijing / B.L.U.E Architecture Studio

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Gach Coffee Shop / GIZI ASSOCIATES

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Coffee Shop, Coffee Shop Interiors
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South Korea
  • Architects: GIZI ASSOCIATES
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  73 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025

The Frame Residence / Paradigm Design House

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Houses
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Amman, Jordan

House of Dancing Cactus / art & architecture

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Houses
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India
  • Architects: art & architecture
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1200 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2024
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Anchor, Asian Paints, Havells, I-Steel, Jindal Aluminium, +2
  • Professionals: Anand

G House / PIN Architects

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Houses
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Türkiye
  • Architects: PIN Architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  125 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2021

Funky Ramen Restaurant / Kidz Studio

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Hospitality Architecture, Restaurant
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Germany
  • Architects: Kidz Studio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  220 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2025
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  SLV, Wayfair

Housing in Uppsala / Jägnefält Milton

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Residential Architecture, Residential
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Sweden
  • Architects: Jägnefält Milton
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  1264 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022

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