Location, location, location. That is the mantra when it comes to real estate. But when it comes to luxury real estate, another mantra exists: vision, vision, vision. There is no better way to achieve this than with glass, and in areas required by code to be fire rated, fire rated glass makes vision possible.
Hamilton Cove Apartments is a luxury waterfront rental property perfectly positioned along the Hudson River with unobstructed views to Manhattan. The resort-inspired property is complete with amenities that give everyone an enjoyable stay.
Hamilton Cove’s skillful and aesthetically pleasing architecture is designed to fully immerse residents in a luxurious environment. One approach the designers took to enrich this atmosphere is to ensure visual connectivity between spaces throughout the project. Here is where the full-vision, fire rated doors by Titan Metal Products play a crucial role. Whether residents are moving from one tower to another, or from one amenity space to the next, they walk through full-vision fire rated doors that blend so seamlessly with the building’s posh interiors.
Typical fire rated doors either don’t have glass, or if they do, they are small door lites with unsightly wired glass or tinted ceramics. The doors supplied by Titan Metal Products at Hamilton Cove exude both style and safety - protecting residents in case of fires while providing vision and transparency complimentary to the feeling of openness and elegance throughout the building. As you’ll see in the following sections, the full-vision, fire rated doors from Titan Metal Products has helped the team at Hamilton Cove convey a feeling of elegance and vision in the property’s amenity areas without compromising fire protection.
Resident Lounge
Living in a multi-family residence can be akin to living in a vertical neighborhood. To help foster a sense of community where residents can meet, work, play or just hang out, designers of luxury apartments incorporate common areas so well-appointed that they are hardly common at all. This is true for the resident lounges at Hamilton Cove. Each space is curated with designer furniture, vibrant colors and equipped with every amenity you need to work remotely or host a party. The goal is to create a welcoming atmosphere through and through.
The entrance to the residence lounge is made transparent as possible with the use of full-vision, fire rated, 20 minute pair doors from Titan Metal Products. The doors have a specialty finish matching the non-rated doors used throughout the building.
For even more vision and transparency, the door assembly also includes 45 minute sidelites featuring SuperClear 45-HS (patent-pending) in GPX Architectural Series Framing, both by SAFTI FIRST. SuperClear 45-HS is a revolutionary product proudly manufactured in the US. It is a truly clear solution that does not have any wires or amber tints. It meets the CPSC Cat. II impact safety without needing any films or laminates. Best of all, it costs less than filmed or laminated ceramics used in the same 45 minute applications and is available with a lifetime warranty.
Lobby
The lobby signifies one of the most important rooms of any residential property, and for good reason. In general, this room is the first to welcome tenants and guests upon their arrival or visit. With the idea of first impressions in mind, starting on a positive note is beneficial for the growth of a residential estate.
Situated adjacent to the lobby is the building’s leasing office. By using full vision fire-rated doors for the entrance, current and potential tenants alike can see into the office, making it more inviting. It creates a strong feeling of openness that shines across the room. This vision of providing an aesthetically pleasing space where tenants and guests can gather improves their overall experience at the property.
Corridors
While often overlooked in many different establishments, corridors have an essential function in any property’s integrity. These facilities grant tenants and guests access to different areas within the building. In the event of a fire, corridors also serve as a safe path for egress. Because corridors are primarily seen as utilitarian, they typically don’t garner as much attention from designers.
Not the case with Hamilton Cove. The corridors connecting the three towers are rich with texture and vision. They are visually connected by three, 10-foot tall, full-vision, fire rated pair doors situated between the towers. With most fire rated doors measuring up to 8 feet only, these 10-foot tall doors from Titan Metal Products were able to match the ceiling height, eliminating the needs for transoms. The doors are also equipped with electronic access for added security.
If the doors at the end of the corridors did not grant full vision, the area can feel and look dreary and unwelcoming.
More Specialty Doors and Frames From Titan Metal Products
In addition to full-vision fire rated doors, Titan Metal Products also manufactures a variety of specialty doors and frames proudly made in its world-class manufacturing facility in Merced, California. Our comprehensive product line of specialty doors and frames provides designers with unmatched flexibility. Whether your application requires fire ratings, bullet resistance, detention security, smoke ratings, stainless steel, acoustic, hurricane ratings, blast ratings and more, Titan Metal Products has the answer for your next project. We invite you to visit our website, www.titanmetalproducts.com for more information!
Project Name: Hamilton Cove Apartments in Weehawken, NJ
Architect: Marchetto Higgins Stieve Architects
Glazing Contractor: Florian Glass
Products Used: Builders Series Doors by Titan Metal Products
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