OverviewAfter-hours security for an open-concept office
For the Toronto branch of international marketing firm J Walter Thompson, a door was needed to provide after hours security for their office on the 11th floor of 160 Bloor Street. The otherwise open concept space was directly accessible from the elevator lobby.
This suite was part of a much larger project by international construction company Turner, which was in charge of overhauling six floors of the Bloor Street location according to designs by architecture firm HOK. Dynamic Closures was commissioned to create a custom security door for the space. Our partner, Dynamic Closures Ontario, handled the project management and execution for the entire door installation.
The doorA Lift Ready Portcullis that disappears into the ceiling
The door itself was not particularly challenging to construct. It was a Lift Ready Portcullis with a built-in electrical system to open and close the door at the push of a button. Additional sleeves on every rod added to the contemporary look, maintained consistent spacing for the rods, and provide a more substantial appearance.
The door is about 10 feet high, but coils away invisibly into a ceiling pocket when not in use.
The challengeGetting there is half the fun
This particular door would require some very special logistics for delivery, as it would not fit in any of the high rise’s freight elevators. Weighing about 800 pounds including the crate, it was too long and heavy to be simply carried up the stairs. The solution was to use a crane to lift the door through the 11th storey window to the installation site.
The big dayTwo days, one street, zero surprises
The craning operation began in the morning and was carried out seamlessly. From beginning to end, the installation took two days to execute, supervised by Gerry Dent of Dynamic Closures Ontario.
We had done similar jobs before, but normally we don’t work at this kind of elevation, with the exception of our CN Tower project.
Gerry Dent
The resultA seamless part of the workplace environment
Today, the door is still rolling smoothly for the end users, and the employees can focus on their daily challenges without worrying about after hours security. They probably are not even aware of the level of effort it took to get their door into place.
While a craning operation is almost never needed for the installation of a security door, it is good to know that the team at Dynamic Closures Ontario has the expertise to handle a project of this magnitude. Whether your door or installation needs are simple or complex, Dynamic Closures can be relied on to deliver, even if we have to close an entire city street to do it!
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