Project Description
Dia Center for the Arts | Beacon, NY
Project Description
Dia Beacon is a contemporary art museum known for its large-scale, minimalist gallery. To improve visitors’ experience, they required soft closing restroom door hinges that fit the museum’s aesthetics. Plus, they also wanted the doors to hold open.
Their 12 hollow wall metal doors are 7 ft tall, 2’4”–3’0” wide, 2 inch thick, and weigh about 80 lbs each. With Waterson hydraulic self closing door hinges, the doors close smoothly and quietly while keeping the modern look of the museum.
Additionally, they also installed Waterson door stoppers that hold the door at a 90-degree angle and prevent it from hitting the wall.
Waterson Product
- K51M-450-B3-US32D: full mortise 4.5” x 4.5”, speed control, for quiet area, hydraulic soft closing, 3hr fire rated, 304 stainless steel
- Door Stop: 90° door stopper, 304 stainless steel, satin brushed
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Managing Company
Allerdice Hardware
41 Walworth Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, United States
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Please note that Waterson Closer Hinges start from a size of 4″x4″. If you’re in need of smaller self-closing hinges, we’d recommend checking out some other resources! Also, we only provide single acting closer hinges. Thank you.
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