# Rotating Panel Architecture Modern Pivot Doors Extend Your Home Design from Indoors to Outdoors By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pivot-doors References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/12-patio-pivot-doors/) & [cg-arch](http://www.cg-arch.com/Pages/residential_EnglishAddition.html) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-shed). Well executed door design is pivotal in how your outdoor living space looks and functions. The [English House Extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/english-garden) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tres-patis) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weather-Withstanding Door Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherwithstanding-door-system.md) - [Slick Aluminum Patio Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-patio-doors.md) - [Contemporary Garden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-pavilion-2.md) - [Durable Sliding Door Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sliding-door-system.md) - [Wave-Inspired Malibu Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inland-lane-residence.md) - [Green Zinc Paneling Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-house-1.md) - [Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye.md) - [Cozy Gaden Cabin Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-pavilion.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md)