Ve Cafe Panora Vertical Retracting Windows for Ve Cafe? Ve Café, located in an enviable Istanbul location, boasts an outstanding view that invites customers to linger—but its existing windows failed to live up to the café’s full potential. Traditional windows featured center vertical profiles that obstructed panoramic views. They required floor space to operate and were paired with weather-dependent screens […]
Vertically Retracting Windows? The question: how can a venue offer a panoramic indoor-outdoor experience, provide shelter on demand, and preserve floor space—all while maintaining a sleek, seamless architectural look? Vertically Retracting Windows? Seems kind of redundant, right? All windows retract vertically. The difference is that not all vertically retractable windows can be an entire wall. The Panora is a window […]
Challenge: Maximizing Views and Ambiance in a Compact Café Space Location matters: Butter Cup Cafe (#8888) in Beirut, Lebanon, sought to offer a standout café experience in a vibrant urban setting. Visitors expect not only quality food and drinks but atmospheric environments that feel open, inviting, and connected to the city. Space constraints: With a modest opening of just 2.30 m […]
Challenge: Seamlessly Connecting Café Interiors to Outdoors in Nordic Climate At Vallgatan Coffee Shop in Sweden, the installation of panoramic windows was intended to connect indoor and outdoor spaces—a vital experience for modern café patrons. But Stoett goes beyond traditional glazing. To truly fusion light, space, and function, the team sought a screen system that could shield guests from insects, […]
360 Restaurant Izmir The 360 Restuarant Izmir utilizes panoramic vertical retracting windows. These Panora windows have changed the game for the restaurant owners. The revenue had a drastic increase as the place is full with customers all the time. Panoramic views of the city from the Hilton 360 Restaurant Izmir is the new talk of the town. Furthermore, Panoramic windows […]
Brasserie Lipp-Outdoor Dining What does the retractable glass wall mean for the Brasserie Lipp, a beloved French café located in Gothenburg, Sweden? The establishment has long built its reputation on premium outdoor dining. However, that experience was limited to favorable weather, with only a finite number of outside tables available. The management wanted to capture the essence of open-air dining […]
The Challenge: Retractable Walls: Industrial Legacy Meets Modern Hospitality The original power plant structure presented a unique set of challenges. Its industrial design, characterized by heavy materials and a somber ambiance, was at odds with the light, airy atmosphere expected in a 4-star hotel, Steam Hotel. Moreover, the building’s orientation and existing wall structures limited the potential to showcase the […]
Challenge: Creating a First‑Class, Weather‑Resistant Fan Experience with Retractable Windows Nippert Stadium, the storied home of University of Cincinnati Bearcats football, draws thousands of loyal fans each game day. But with Ohio’s unpredictable weather—from late-season chill to sudden rain—the stadium’s open-air design posed a real challenge: Weather Disruption: Rain, wind, or cold could significantly dampen fan enthusiasm, reduce comfort, or […]
Visual Sapaciousness Installing automatic guillotine windows, or Retractable Glass Windows, at the KRN office redefined the vision of the company. No more drab, uninspired workspaces! KRN Architectural Office’s Istanbul workspace presented a unique set of challenges common to contemporary design firms: while high ceilings and minimalist interiors offered visual spaciousness, the physical connection to the outdoors was nearly nonexistent. The […]
Challenge: Seamless Indoor‑Outdoor Dining Beside Ancient London Located steps from the original Roman London Wall, built around 200 AD, London Wall Place presented a unique architectural challenge and opportunity: Proximity to heritage: Guests would be dining mere yards from a priceless relic, so preserving a clear, respectful line of sight was essential. Modern hospitality vs. ancient backdrop: The goal was to […]
Challenge: Managing Flow, Views & Design at a Cultural Hub Multi-purpose Venue: Das Das Theater in Istanbul combines a concert hall, performance stage, café and restaurant into one vibrant space that draws thousands of visitors. Venue operators needed infrastructure that catered to high footfall and diverse crowd behavior during performances or social events, panorasystems.com. Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Flow: During events, rapid […]
Challenge: Use Retractable Windows and Doors to Connect Guests with Madrid’s Urban Beauty Prime city-center location: Café del Príncipe sits in a historic Madrid plaza, where the city’s vibrant street life and architecture are part of the dining experience. But traditional window systems obstruct views and disconnect the interior from the city’s energy. Maintaining ambiance without barriers: The owners wanted diners to […]
