As patios become an increasing focus for entertaining (particularly on the West Coast), these pivot doors are a modern way of extending your home design outdoors. Designed by the Los Angeles-based firm Chu + Gooding Architects, these pivot doors replace standard sliding doors. Well executed door design is pivotal in how your outdoor living space looks and functions.
The English House Extension uses pivot doors to re-imagine this 1950s Beverly Hills home. The supersized pivot doors allow more flow between an indoor dining space and the outdoor pool patio area without a change or interruption in flooring for the historic 7000 square foot residence. When opened the large, framed glass panels also offer an interesting visual effect when viewed from the side.
What's Driving This Trend
- Patios as Entertainment Spaces
- The growing focus on patios as entertainment spaces presents opportunities for innovative designs and solutions.
- Modern Pivot Doors
- The use of modern pivot doors is a disruptive innovation that can enhance the design and functionality of indoor-outdoor spaces.
- Well-executed Door Design
- The emphasis on well-executed door design opens up opportunities for architects and designers to create visually stunning and functional spaces.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture and Design
- Architects and designers can explore new possibilities in creating modern pivot doors and reinventing outdoor living spaces.
- Home Improvement
- The home improvement industry can capitalize on the trend of patios as entertainment spaces by offering innovative products and solutions for outdoor living.
- Real Estate
- Real estate professionals can highlight the value of properties with well-designed pivot doors and outdoor living spaces, attracting potential buyers.
