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The entrance to a building is more than just a way in. It is a moment of first contact, a visual cue, and a psychological gateway that sets the tone for what lies inside. Whether someone is visiting a retail space, office, hotel, or showroom, their experience begins at the door.

When it comes to securing a building, many people immediately think of alarm systems, CCTV cameras, and heavy-duty locks. While these are all important elements of a security strategy, the entrance itself plays a far more fundamental role than many realise.

Throughout history, entrances have served as both practical and symbolic elements of architecture. Modern glass entrances now play a prominent role in this story, bringing a blend of transparency, sophistication, and functionality that earlier designs could not achieve.

Glass has become a defining feature of modern commercial entrances. It offers a sleek appearance, creates light-filled spaces, and signals a professional, welcoming environment. Understanding what is possible, and where boundaries exist, is essential for any commercial project. Let us look at what you can and cannot do with glass in commercial entrances.

A well-designed glass entrance does more than welcome people into a building. Here are some of the key considerations when designing an entrance that will continue to perform and impress long into the future.

A worn or underperforming entrance can create all kinds of problems for a business. From sticking doors and draughts to noise complaints or energy inefficiency, it is easy to assume that the only fix is a full replacement. But that is not always the case. Learn why in this blog.

We work with a wide range of clients who want their entrances to remain as impressive as the day they were installed. The good news is that with the right maintenance routine, your glass entrance can retain both its visual appeal and its performance for years to come.

Glass entrances are often chosen for their sleek appearance, natural light, and modern appeal. But if they’re not installed correctly from the start, they can quickly go from asset to liability. Here’s what you need to know about the long-term risks and real costs of poor installation.

When a customer walks up to your building, the first thing they see is your entrance. And in many cases, that entrance is glass. But here’s the question – does it reflect who you are as a business?

Glass entrances are often chosen for their modern appearance and ability to let in natural light, but their role in energy efficiency is just as important. Here are some of the key ways glass entrance systems affect energy use and what you can do to optimise them.