Classic French doors
The Old National Bank
Old doors were replaced with French doors in the Old National Bank
In the middle of Kolding is a large, classic building. From 1924 and for more than 40 years, it housed a branch of the National Bank of Denmark. Almost 100 years later in 2017, the building was taken over by the co-working space House of Innovation. As part of the building’s new function, the doors were replaced with French doors that could meet modern fire requirements.
The beautiful, stately building that formerly housed a branch of the National Bank of Denmark
is today renovated and houses a large shared office space.
Concealed door closer
leaves the door undisturbed by technology.
The French doors provide light
to a dark hallway with no windows.
The arches above the double doors are preserved,
as in the original 1920s building.
The original expression is preserved with a new curved transom
now executed as a firewall.
Frame transfer
is a small but important detail.
The French doors are finished throughout
as fire doors (BD30).
The doors are made without a threshold,
which works well functionally and allows floors to flow together.
Single doors towards the offices are with frame transfer,
that meet the fire requirements (BD30).
The old banking hall has doors and floors like the original,
and is today used as a meeting room, among other things.
The narrow bars in the doors
emphasizes the classic architecture.
The Old National Bank in Kolding has new French doors carefully matched to the fine, original arched glass sections.
French doors ensure a bright and lovely space.
The hallway itself is dark as there are no windows, says Nicolaj Ærøbo Ebbesen, owner of House of Innovation. That’s why it was important for us to have glass doors to ensure a bright and pleasant space,” he explains.
The fire rated French doors have a simple look with frames and glazing bars in white. The additional function of fire resistance has no impact on the appearance of the door.
Original arches above the doors are preserved.
The doors help to create a unified interior, the owner points out.
The interior design is inspired by the old look of the 1920s. For example, the arches above the double doors are part of the original architecture.
Therefore, this element has been preserved, with one of the arches being filled by a glass transom, also with fire requirements.
French door with fire requirements.
French doors simultaneously separate and connect spaces when in use.
Strandhotellet Blokhus also has elegant French doors with a transom.
Bifold doors are fine craftsmanship.
The consistent interior design is something that tenants and their customers notice, emphasizes Nicolaj Ærøbo Ebbesen. “People notice how nice and original the floor and doors are, even though both elements are new,” he says, noting that the infill doors are really fine craftsmanship.
Shared office space and community center.
The Old National Bank is now owned by House of Innovation, which offers companies the opportunity to rent a shared office space.
The old banking hall has a modern interior with classic lines. The hall is used as a meeting room for business or private parties according to a new community hall concept.
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