Introduction to the Project
The Belfry Hotel & Resort, one of the UK’s most prestigious hospitality destinations, recently undertook a major expansion to enhance its leisure facilities. As part of this ambitious development, a brand-new leisure complex was designed to complement the resort’s luxury standards and improve the guest experience.
Horton Automatics was commissioned to design, supply, and install two premium bi-folding door systems, providing both visual appeal and functional excellence. The project was delivered in collaboration with main contractor Elliott Group, Quality Glass as the curtain wall specialist, and EPR Architects, who led the architectural vision for the new facility.
Why We Used a Bi-Folding Door Application
The new leisure complex required a seamless connection between the interior pool and spa areas and the adjoining outdoor relaxation spaces. A bi-folding door system was the perfect solution — offering large, uninterrupted openings that maximize natural light, ventilation, and accessibility.
Horton Automatics’ bi-folding systems combine high-performance automation technology with elegant architectural design, ensuring smooth, quiet operation and effortless transition between indoor and outdoor environments. The system was selected for its durability, weather performance, and ability to complement the architectural intent of EPR’s design
Challenges
Working within a live hospitality environment presented several logistical and technical challenges.
- Integration with complex glazing systems: The doors needed to interface precisely with Quality Glass’s curtain walling to maintain airtightness and aesthetic continuity.
- Architectural coordination: EPR Architects required a solution that aligned with the resort’s luxury image while meeting strict building performance standards.
- Installation timing: The project schedule demanded precise coordination with Elliott Group’s construction programme to minimise disruption to ongoing resort operations.
Through proactive collaboration between all parties, Horton Automatics ensured smooth installation, maintaining both programme and quality expectations.
Benefits of Our Product Impact and Results
The completed bi-folding door installations have transformed the new leisure complex, creating a light-filled, open environment that enhances the guest experience.
Key outcomes include:
- Enhanced user experience: Guests enjoy a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor leisure spaces.
- Improved energy efficiency: Advanced seals and thermal performance contribute to reduced energy consumption.
- Low maintenance and reliability: The automated system offers consistent, trouble-free operation, ideal for a high-traffic hospitality setting.
- Architectural excellence: The bi-folding doors complement the resort’s design vision, reinforcing The Belfry’s reputation for quality and luxury.
Overall, the collaboration between Horton Automatics, Elliott Group, Quality Glass, and EPR Architects delivered a successful, high-impact solution that elevates the functionality and aesthetic appeal of The Belfry Hotel & Resort’s new leisure complex.
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