THE PENINSULA HOTEL.

Built in 1908 as the Hotel Majestic, the building underwent an extensive renovation to update the facilities,standards and technology while still preserving its historic appeal. The restoration took four years to complete andthe result is a five-star, contemporary hotel which maintains and respects the spirit of the original institution.

PARIS - FRANCE

PROJECT CASE STUDY.

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The legendary Peninsula Hotel in the heart of Paris was undergoing a large renovation project andthe project’s architect, who specialised in the restoration of exceptional establishments, decided onthree Boon Edam Crystal Tourniket revolving doors and one Circleslide to fit their brief of installinga transparent and luxurious entrance.

REVITALISING A HISTORIC HOTEL

Built in 1908 to host the palace “Hotel Majestic”, this palace hotel was due for of an extensive renovation tooffer modern facilities, standards and technology while still preserving its historic roots. The restoration tookfour years to complete and the end result is a five-star contemporary hotel which maintains and respects thespirit of the original institution.

The project involved working with the finest artisans with an ancestral knowledge of this landmark building. Thearchitectural renovation was led by AFFINE DESIGN, one of the major architecture and interior design offices inParis. METALESCA, a metal workshop company located in the North of France, placed the order for theentrance solutions as the revolving doors were in their scope for this project.

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MAXIMISING VISIBILITY ANDCLIMATE CONTROLThe three Crystal revolving doors are constructed mostly of glass, creating an open and transparent entranceinto the hotel while maximising the visibility from the sidewalk of the ornate, Beaux Arts interior decorated inivory and gold with crystal chandeliers. Only a small amount of metal trim holds the glass componentstogether, measuring in mere millimeters and coated in a black powder coat finish.

In addition to minimising the amount of air infiltration from the outside and keeping the lobby comfortable yearround, the revolving doors make a statement as you enter into a world reminiscent of times gone by. The resultspeaks for itself and will live on for many future generations to enjoy and make memories at as a fivestarcontemporary historic hotel.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSProducts: 3 x Crystal automatic architectural revolving door and 1 x CircleslideDiameter: 2400 mmHeight: 2450 mmCanopy Height: 18 mm for the Crystal Tourniket and 300 mm for the CircleslideElectrical: Drive in the floor for the Crystal and in the canopy for the CircleslideFinish: Black powder coating 9004

Three all-glass revolving door were installedto create an open atmosphere and tominimise the amount of air infiltration fromthe outside, keeping the lobby open andcomfortableThe Circleslide allows for easy wide access -often useful for wheelchairs and large luggage

Seals the exterior climate from the lobby,creating a calm, quiet, comfortable interiorspaceIntegrates seamlessly with building design,creating an open and airy lobby spaceMakes a statement as you enter into a worldreminiscent of times gone by

CHALLENGEArchitects sought to upgrade the facilities,standards and technology of a century-oldbuilding while still preserving its historicappeal.

SOLUTION

BENEFITS

"In addition to minimising the amount of air infiltration from the outside

and keeping the lobby comfortable year round, the revolving doors make

a statement as you enter into a world reminiscent of times gone by."

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