The design of the Hotel Jakarta in Amsterdam is characterised by a lot of glass and the decision to use recyclable building materials. A tropical garden on the inside draws the guests' attention to the ecological standards of the hotel. Once they arrive in one of the rooms or suites, they experience the interplay of maximum transparency, cosy wood and interior.
A sliding system for energy efficiency and comfort
The triple-glazed window sashes can be conveniently opened and - with a view to the desired energy efficiency - also closed tightly. Both the DK window doors and the large sliding systems made of European larch wood were produced for Holland Houtwerk by Timmerfabriek Overbeek of Haaksbergen in the Netherlands.
The Roto Patio Life sliding hardware was installed in elements of around 3,500 mm width, which can be easily opened wide and tightly closed. "This hardware was the perfect choice for the energy-efficient sliding doors of the Jakarta Hotel", says Gerry Claassens, Customer and Market Manager Roto Benelux. "The hotel guests enjoy the easy operation of the large elements, the comfort of the very low threshold and the excellent light incidence. The hotel benefits from how the triple-glazed elements contribute to a windproof, energy-efficient building envelope."
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According to Claassens, conventional hardware technology often makes opening large lift-slide elements a serious effort. "Before the door or window can be pushed to the side, the entire sash has to be lifted. Roto Patio Life makes this effort superfluous, because instead of the casement, when opening, only the seal is lifted directly using the handle and simply lowered again when closing". This makes heavy sliding elements up to a weight of 400 kilos very easy to operate. It is possible to fit window elements with a system width of up to 6.5 metres with the Roto Patio Life system.
Tripping hazards eliminated
The hardware also provides a high degree of sealing and thus minimises heat loss. This is primarily for two reasons: The horizontal sealing elements are controlled via the handle and reliably seal the door. For the door sill, Roto uses a material mix of heat insulating materials that creates optimum isothermal characteristics and eliminates unwanted thermal bridges. The room temperature directly at the threshold is still above 10 °C, even as the outside temperature drops to -15 °C during the cold season. This prevents the formation of condensation.
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Furthermore, conventional thresholds are often potential tripping hazards - especially dangerous for small children and the elderly. For wheelchair users they can easily become an insurmountable barrier. The innovative Roto Patio Life comfort floor threshold with its flat running rail, on the other hand, eliminates the risk of stumbling.
Hotel Jakarta, Amsterdam
Ursem Modulaire Bouwsysteme BV
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