Architectural window and door platforms, pre-engineered and ready to configure — Pivot · Hinged · French · Sliding · Bifolding · Lift & Slide · Slide & Fold.
For homeowners, architects and fabricators seeking design freedom without the complexity of a fully custom system, Durabal’s pre-engineered platforms offer a clear, guided pathway. Each system is built on our core motion technologies — sliding, hinged, bifolding, pivot and powered — and can be configured to suit your project’s architecture, performance goals and preferred method of manufacture.
We help you make confident decisions — from motion and materials through to glazing, performance and colour. You can keep the 4-step rail, but I’d rename and reframe each step as follows:
We begin with exploring materials — aluminium, timber, bonded systems and hybrid options — explaining how each behaves, weathers and reads in the architecture. We match frame depth, sightlines and profiles to your design language, budget and fabrication pathway, so the system feels intentional rather than generic.
Next we listen to how you want to live in the space — how you move through it, how you entertain, where you want openness and where you need privacy. From there, we help you choose the right motion type and opening strategy: sliding, bifolding, hinged, French, pivot or a combination across the project.
Glass does most of the work. We guide you through glazing choices and performance targets — thermal comfort, solar control, acoustic attenuation, condensation risk — and help you pair the right glass with the right system, so your home or project feels comfortable, quiet and efficient year-round.
Finally, we refine colour, finish and detail. We help you consider undertones, light conditions and adjacent materials so frames, sills and trims sit calmly within the architecture. From bold contrasts to quiet, integrated finishes, the goal is a cohesive language across every opening — and a system that feels resolved, not pieced together.
Choose a structural platform, then refine materiality, finish and detail to suit the architecture.
A versatile, low-maintenance platform with clean lines and strong structural capacity — ideal for contemporary architecture, slim sightlines and larger spans.
A pre-engineered flush-glazed system for projects where glass should read as a continuous surface. Structural bonding minimises visible frame and visual noise while maintaining performance.
For projects that call for warmth and tactility, our timber platforms pair natural materiality with engineered performance — suited to character homes, coastal projects and interiors where texture matters.
Where the frame needs to carry a specific material expression — metal, timber, composite or other claddings — this platform is designed to accept custom linings while keeping the underlying system consistent.
Pivot · Hinged · French · Sliding · Bifolding · Lift & Slide · Slide & Fold
Centred or offset pivots for large-format entries and statement doors, where the pivot becomes part of the architectural language and the leaf feels weightless in motion.
Single or paired leaves with clean, controlled swing — from discreet concealed hinges to expressed knuckles for a more traditional or industrial read.
Paired doors with a defined central meeting stile — ideal where symmetry, character and everyday usability matter more than extreme span.
Linear motion for uninterrupted glass and minimal intrusion into the room. Low-friction carriers and soft-close options keep even larger panels feeling light in hand — with the option for VOLTA® powered motion where required.
Panels that stack to the side for full openings — straight, corner or pocketed configurations. Well-engineered carriers and guides keep movement controlled and stable over time.
Panels lift to release seals and slide with ease, then settle back for increased sealing pressure when closed — ideal for heavier glazing, exposed locations and high-performance envelopes.
A hybrid between sliding and folding — linear travel with a compact stacking arrangement. Useful where space is tight but wider clear openings are still required.
Curated hardware to align motion, performance and architectural language.
From handles and locking systems to rollers and carriers, our curated hardware suites are selected for their tactile quality, reliability and visual harmony. Each element is chosen to enhance the motion of the system and dissolve quietly into the architectural language of the project.
Where a project calls for its own signature — a distinctive handle, a unique material finish, or hardware shaped around a specific design detail — we work with you to develop custom components that honour the platform while expressing the individuality of the architecture.
Glazing has the greatest influence on comfort, atmosphere and energy performance. We help you select combinations that respond to light, privacy, climate and the character of each space.
Textured glass that softens views while allowing light to filter through. Ideal for entries, bathrooms and interior transitions where privacy is needed without sacrificing brightness or depth.
A diffuse, softly illuminated finish that obscures direct views while maintaining a calm, even light. Well suited to bathrooms, sidelights and boundaries where discretion is required.
High-clarity glazing, with optional Low-E coatings to balance light transmission, heat gain and thermal efficiency. These options improve comfort and energy performance while preserving uninterrupted views.
High-clarity glazing, with optional Low-E coatings to balance light transmission, heat gain and thermal efficiency. These options improve comfort and energy performance while preserving uninterrupted views.
Different projects call for different delivery pathways — from supply-only arrangements to coordinated installation through selected partners, subject to regional availability.
For fabricators and builders wanting full control on site, components are delivered prepared for assembly — supporting efficient transport, streamlined workshop processes and integration with your own fabrication methods.
For teams preferring to manage installation while leaving assembly to us or our partners, systems arrive factory-built to specification. This reduces site time, strengthens consistency across repeated units and ensures assembly has been completed under controlled conditions.
For clients seeking a complete service, our selected partners can manage both supply and installation — aligning system configuration, detailing and on-site execution for a refined and confident outcome.
At Durabal Design Studio, we offer pre-engineered systems that are meticulously crafted to meet verified structural, environmental, and thermal performance standards. Our commitment ensures that your selections are not only aesthetically pleasing but also grounded in clarity, data, and real-world reliability, providing you with peace of mind and architectural excellence.
Systems are engineered to withstand repeated use, structural loads and long-term environmental conditions. Structural and cyclic testing validate that frames, seals and motion components maintain alignment, rigidity and smooth operation over time.
Exposure zones, site elevation and building location all influence how windows and doors respond to wind and rain. We work with verified performance data so the selected system aligns confidently with your project’s environmental conditions.
Thermal modelling helps you understand how glazing and frame systems affect heating, cooling and everyday comfort. We assist in interpreting U-Value and SHGC data so your choices support both compliance and real-world livability.