DESIGNING DOORS
Design – precisely as you need it
There are many products in architecture that impress by not calling attention to themselves: our classic lever handles (right), for example. You can’t go wrong with these – and users quickly learn to trust their look and feel. On the other hand, sometimes the aim is to add accents, such as with the handle. For this need we have Randi (left). Fresh architectural design from Scandinavia. Both from ECO Schulte.
INTEGRATIVE DESIGN
AESTHETICS EX MACHINA
At ECO Schulte, „integrative design“ means a functional design that recedes in favour of the architecture and space. A design that does not push its way to the forefront – you could liken it to an aesthetic of blending in.
Many ECO Schulte products embody a classic design language that is subtle, simple and balanced. They communicate order and security, trust, and a sure sense of style.
For us, the most perfect form of integrative design is achieved when the product merges into the architecture in such a way that it is hardly noticeable. For example, the ITS Multi-Genius door closer, which is installed in the door leaf.
High-quality architecture and unobtrusive products harmonise perfectly with each other, as demonstrated by the premium OKL Magis fittings. Their smooth surface of satin stainless steel and the defined edges of the mere 9 mm flat rosettes appear discreetly elegant and precise on the door leaf. The love of perfection extends here to the last detail: the direction of the lines in the metallic surfaces is identical on all product parts.
The beauty of this restrained design is the result of paring down to the essentials and of its perfect function – intrinsic value that can be seen as well as felt.
Highlight-Design
A SENSE FOR FRESH FORMS
We at ECO Schulte use the term “highlight design” for design products on the door that purposefully add accents to the architecture. An example of this is the Randi programme with its Scandinavian aesthetics.
Bespoke Design
Designing a bespoke lever handle gives architects and designers enormous freedom: It allows them to influence the overall architectural coherence down to the last detail.
The Danish door handle specialist Randi – part of the ECO Schulte network – offers architects and the door industry the opportunity to develop individual, bespoke solutions. Randi has a long tradition in “authored” design; time and again, successful series products have been created from what began as a unique specimen.
DESIGN PRIZES
GUIDE TO FORM AND FUNCTION
Like a seal of quality, design awards denote user-friendliness and excellent design and provide aesthetic guidance in the jungle of the market.
DESIGNING
The world of hardware on the door wants to be designed - we offer you the building blocks you need. It does not matter if you want inclusive design whose goal is to blend in with the architecture, or highlight-design that serves to accentuate it. ECO Schulte and Randi offer a solution.
If you want to learn more about designing, you can view the Imagebook via the zoom and scroll function directly in your browser or download it here.
