Discerning Window Design Anchors a Luxe Experience

This residential home, in Mount Eliza, Victoria, is an ample abode that imparts a lasting impression thanks to its many luxury inclusions. Designed to offer a sophisticated experience of comfort and lifestyle, the home incorporates an outdoor tennis court and a generous indoor pool area. With such notable features to champion, the brief presented an opportunity for Smartech Door Systems (‘Smartech’) to craft a bespoke window solution that would unite and highlight both spaces.

Smartech’s Folding Windows realised the client’s vision to accomplish a luxury resort-style infinity pool appearance. Offering functionality and an elegant aesthetic, the entire face of the pool room is comprised of Folding Windows that frame the view to the tennis court when closed. The windows easily open at the touch of a button merging the indoor and outdoor areas effortlessly.

Several considerations and constraints informed the design customisation for this project. Smartech’s team of experienced engineers were tasked with achieving a seamless sightline over the top of the water to overcome the obstacles involved with installing such large windows over a swimming pool.

To create the infinity appearance, Folding Windows were positioned to end below the pool’s edge, allowing glazing to meet the water without the interruption of framing. The windows were also reversed, with the robust German motors concealed at the top of the room’s structural columns and panels that fold inwards to rest cleanly at roof level within the pool area when fully open.

Rather than being able to install the windows from the unobstructed exterior grounds, internal scaffolding needed to be erected inside the swimming pool. Pulley sheaves were then used to assist with lifting the windows, accomplishing perfect alignment in the tight space.

Due to the humidity and moisture inherent to swimming areas, the Folding Windows were rigorously constructed to a marine-grade finish. Stainless steel components ensure longevity and striking black powder coating of the frame further promotes durability, while matching the building’s Alucobond® façade. The windows are completely sealed and double-glazed to help reflect sunlight and increase thermal comfort within the heated pool environment. The windows are completely sealed and double-glazed to help reflect sunlight and increase thermal comfort within the heated pool environment.

With Smartech you can enjoy Folding Windows that frame your view perfectly whilst also providing generous ventilation. Windows that enable free flowing spaces for entertaining and the perfect merging of indoor and outdoor areas.

Smartech combine expert project management skills with attention to the finer details, resulting in premium quality Folding Windows, which are designed and made to last for many years.