Curved Sliding Glass Doors
Curved sliding glass doors combine automatic entrance technology with a curved or semi-circular glass layout, creating an entrance that becomes part of the building’s architecture rather than simply an opening. They are particularly suited to premium hotels, commercial towers, corporate headquarters, shopping destinations and other UAE properties where appearance and pedestrian movement are equally important.
Unlike a conventional straight sliding door, a curved system requires the operator, track, glass and supporting profiles to follow a precisely engineered radius. The available opening, required curvature, clear passage, glass dimensions, structural support and surrounding façade therefore need to be considered together from the beginning of the project.
AZTÖR provides a free site inspection before proposing a curved entrance. We review the architectural opening, radius, available footprint, pedestrian traffic, floor levels, structural fixing, wind exposure, power supply and integration requirements. For new developments, we can also coordinate the entrance requirements with the client, contractor, consultant or façade team before installation.
Depending on the architecture, curved sliding doors can be designed in convex, concave, semi-circular or other manufacturer-supported configurations. The complete system can include curved glass leaves, matching fixed panels, curved aluminium profiles, automatic operator and track, activation sensors, presence safety sensors, operating controls, locking and other required accessories.
For suitable UAE and GCC projects, AZTÖR can source and work with specialised automatic entrance systems from established manufacturers such as dormakaba, ASSA ABLOY, GEZE and other technically appropriate brands according to the required geometry, specification and product availability. Because curved systems are specialist products, the final manufacturer is selected only after the entrance dimensions and design requirements are confirmed.
Curved automatic entrances can also be integrated with compatible access control, card readers, biometric systems, intercoms and authorised building interfaces where required. Sensor positioning and safety coverage are carefully considered because pedestrian movement and door travel follow a curved path rather than the straight movement of a conventional sliding entrance.
Correct maintenance is particularly important for a curved system because the leaves, rollers, track and drive components must remain accurately aligned along the designed radius. AZTÖR provides installation, commissioning, preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, component replacement and specialist repair throughout the UAE, with project and technical support available across the wider GCC.
Key Features
- Architectural curved automatic entrance design
- Convex, concave and semi-circular configurations where supported
- Custom radius engineered to suit the entrance
- Curved toughened or laminated safety glass options
- Synchronised automatic sliding operation
- Matching curved fixed glass panels and framing
- Radar and active infrared activation options
- Presence detection for safer pedestrian movement
- Adjustable opening, closing and hold-open parameters
- Automatic and controlled operating modes
- Access control and biometric integration
- Locking options for controlled entrances
- Battery backup or emergency operation options where specified
- Premium aluminium profile and finish options
- Suitable for new architectural and façade projects
- Preventive maintenance and specialist repair support
Technical Specification
| Configuration | Curved, semi-circular, convex or concave subject to selected system |
|---|---|
| Entrance Geometry | Custom radius according to architectural design and manufacturer limits |
| Door Arrangement | Moving curved leaves with matching fixed curved panels as required |
| Glass | Curved toughened or laminated safety glass as specified |
| Framing | Framed or suitable slim-profile configuration depending on system |
| Drive System | Specialist electromechanical curved sliding door operator |
| Track | Curved track engineered to match the entrance radius |
| Activation | Radar, active infrared, push button or access control |
| Safety | Presence detection and compatible safety sensors |
| Operating Modes | Automatic, open, partial or controlled modes depending on selected operator |
| Power Supply | Typically 220–240V AC, subject to selected system |
| Locking | Compatible electromechanical locking where required |
| Backup Operation | Battery or emergency operation option where supported and specified |
| Access Control | Card, biometric, keypad, intercom or compatible third-party interface |
| BMS Interface | Available where supported by the selected control system |
| Leaf Capacity | Determined by radius, glass dimensions, weight and selected operator |
| Clear Opening | Engineered according to entrance geometry and leaf arrangement |
| Finish | Anodised, powder-coated or project-specific aluminium finish |
| Installation | Custom installation following architectural and structural assessment |
| Maintenance | Preventive maintenance, alignment, adjustment and corrective repair available |
Curved sliding doors are custom-engineered systems rather than standard-size entrances. The final radius, glass dimensions, leaf weight, clear opening, operator, track, sensors and supporting structure are confirmed after a free site inspection and review of the architectural requirements.
Typical Applications
- Luxury hotel entrances
- Five-star resorts
- Premium commercial towers
- Corporate headquarters
- Shopping malls
- Luxury retail developments
- Residential tower lobbies
- Mixed-use developments
- Banks and financial institutions
- Car showrooms
- Government and VIP facilities
- Airport hospitality areas
- Premium healthcare buildings
- Convention and exhibition venues
- Architectural feature entrances
- High-end property developments