Pivot door
A door that rotates on a spindle rather than traditional side hinges, allowing for large, heavy doors to be used with ease.
A pivot door is a type of door that rotates on a pivot point rather than traditional hinges, offering a sleek and modern appearance. It is crucial for optimizing aesthetics, enhancing functionality, and supporting design flexibility. By providing a reliable and effective door solution, pivot doors support efficient construction, improve usability, and contribute to successful project delivery by ensuring that spaces are well-designed, aligned with design intent, and capable of meeting client expectations and performance criteria.
Used in a sentence
A pivot door was installed at the entrance to create a dramatic effect.
Synonyms/variation
Rotating Door
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