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 […]
Challenge: Creating Light-Filled Space in Dark Interiors Located in Madrid on Bravo Murillo, Sala De Bingo Versalles is a vibrant entertainment venue—offering traditional and electronic bingo, a restaurant, and a rooftop terrace. Despite its lively atmosphere, the interior play area historically lacked natural light, relying on artificial illumination for ambience. The owners faced several challenges: Claustrophobic Feel: With no windows, […]
Challenge: Maximizing the Lakeview While Reducing Drawbacks of Old Glazing Imagine a serene Italian landscape: a lakeside hotel nestled against calm blue water, framed by rolling green hills. This is Hotel Bellavista Menaggio Lake Como, literally “beautiful view,” where the lakeside restaurant offers guests a romantic, champagne-flecked panorama of Lake Como. The view is truly the hotel’s crown jewel. However, […]
