Sliding Door Systems for Wide Openings from AWS

Indigo dreaming
MidCity Windows open Hunters Hill Residence up to Sydney Harbour
Using the award winning MAGNUM™ 618 Sliding door

Drenched in blue sea and sky, and perched on the edge of paradise, this stunning Hunters Hill home appears to float on water.

Inside, the building is a showcase for clean white lines and modern finishes, but the piéce de résistance is undoubtedly the property's spectacular expanses of glass that open it up to Sydney's most celebrated aspect - the world renowned Sydney Harbour.

There were a number of important considerations influencing this dramatic renovation project. First, the property's south facing aspect meant products and systems selected for the exterior of the home would be subjected to the harshest of weather conditions. Next was the owners' desire to maintain seamless accessibility between the exterior and interior environments - a desire which called for recessed door sills and tracks. Finally, close proximity to the harbour demanded careful consideration regarding corrosion resistance.

Architect Braddon Patterson, and builder, I-Bld, put their heads together to ensure the property realised its full potential and the renovation addressed the owners' concerns.

Partnering with MidCity Windows, an experienced supplier of Vantage windows and doors, the designers were able to select high quality, high-performance window and door systems to enhance the project's outcome.

Vantage MAGNUM™ Series 618 Stacking doors were selected to replace the rotting, damaged timber and inadequate portals that were crying out to be removed. The Series 618 Stacking doors provided an ideal solution to the buffeting that the south-facing property often receives, while the MAGNUM™ 618 Slider window systems will handle whatever wind or water Mother Nature can throw at them while maintaining a sensational modern aesthetic. In addition, the MAGNUM™ 618 Slider system was installed with a recessed sill to ensure a heightened sense of accessibility and flow between the home's interior and the outside world.

Vantage Series 618 MAGNUM™ Sliding Door

• Winner of the AWA Design Award for "Most Innovative Window System 2009"
• The Series 618 four panel slider is ideal for applications where wide openings are required and can be designed to stack away into a cavity for unobstructed views.
• The MAGNUM™ slider will couple to other MAGNUM™ products and shares the same clean bold aesthetics to enable consistent styling throughout your project. Recessed sills are available a wide range of glazing options can be accommodated and a variety of hardware is available to suit your application.
• Doors can be fabricated with up to four sliding panels in each direction with a maximum height of 2.7m and maximum opening width of 12m.

Given the harsh weather exposure and the owners' preference for a recessed sill detail, drainage away from the doors and living environments became an important and necessary consideration. StormTech drainage systems were specified, offering a sleek and functional solution. The stainless steel drainage tray complements the MAGNUM™ recessed sill and delivers a corrosion-resistant, high-performance answer to managing water egress.

Other products from the Vantage Designer Series range were used throughout the home to maintain its cutting edge. Series 614 ClearVENT™ Sashless Double Hung windows provide excellent ventilation without compromising the spectacular harbour views. Series 616 Series Awning windows and AWS Commercial framing are also used extensively throughout the project. Midcity Windows carried out all their own site work to guarantee the quality workmanship and installation the owners required.

The owners are delighted with the result, and particularly love the doors. When closed, they not only open up onto one of the world's most beautiful vistas, but the house is also very quiet and well-sealed - creating a haven of peace and tranquility, far removed from the pressures of the day.