Names for steel doors
To emphasise the character of our steel doors, we came up with the idea of giving each one a unique name. After some brainstorming, we took inspiration from architects known for Modernist Architecture. In this style period, function took precedence over form. All embellishment was replaced with geometric basic shapes and modern materials. In short: exactly the style of our steel doors. In this article, we introduce the new door names and their panel layouts.
Mendelsohn
2-panel door
Mendelsohn was a moderate functionalist. He designed, among other things, the Petersdorff department store in Wroclaw. Simple designs with large glass surfaces characterise his style. This style reminded us of our 2-panel door, which is why it’s now called Mendelsohn.
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Rietveld
3-panel door
Rietveld is known as a versatile designer. As a member of the De Stijl movement, he designed rectangular furniture and buildings, including a row of houses on Erasmuslaan in Utrecht. These rectangular forms correspond with the design of our doors. That’s why our 3-panel door is now called Rietveld.
Dudok
4-panel door
Although Dudok was not formally trained as an architect, he is internationally known for his remarkable work. Large rectangular surfaces define his style. As Dudok is a well-known name, we’ve named our popular 4-panel door after him.
Cuypers
4-panel door
Cuypers is regarded as the founder of the Amsterdam School. This architectural style is known for its expressive and imaginative shapes — a perfect match for our asymmetrical 4-panel door. From now on, this model is called Cuypers.
Berlage
5-panel door
Berlage was a special architect who valued craftsmanship, handiwork, and collaboration between trades — values we fully embrace. That’s why our 5-panel door is now called Berlage.
Taut
6-panel door
Taut was a city architect of Magdeburg in Germany. His work is known for its highly structured façades, creating a block-like effect. This architect inspired us to name our 6-panel door Taut.
Gropius
6-panel door
Gropius founded the Bauhaus. This influential academy for architecture is known for blending craftsmanship and industrial design. That’s why we’ve named our asymmetrical 6-panel door Gropius.
Kramer
8-panel door
Kramer’s work is part of the Amsterdam School. Characteristic are the sculptural façades filled with ladder windows. This reminded us of our 8-panel door, now known as Kramer.
Various designs,
one style
If you study the work of all these architects, you’ll see a wide variety of designs. Yet, the essence of all of them comes back to one style: Modernist Architecture. Function comes before form, but the designs are experiences in themselves — just like our doors.
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