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Volume 14
July 2017 Edition
“The goal was to let people experience the whole
atmosphere of this historic building, from floor to
ceiling,” said AIX Architectural Conservator Jo-
han Rittsél. original 2-winged revolving doors or installing an
airlock solution with sliding doors, the decision
makers chose to install three, full glass, 3-winged
revolving doors.
“We also wanted to have the old and the new
come together in a natural way.” This entrance selection complemented the clas-
sic architecture of the original entrance hall while
letting in as much daylight as possible.
The station owners, Jernhusen, and the archi-
tects, AIX, have been collaborating together for
15 years to restore Stockholm Central Station to
its former glory, while creating a contemporary
authenticity. Stockholm Central Station chose to install a set
of three Boon Edam all glass, 3-winged Crystal
Tourniket automatic revolving doors, along with
integrated heaters.
This entry solution needed to be true to the au-
thentic beauty and atmosphere of the original
space while still meeting the modern demands
placed on traffic flow and energy savings.
Boon Edam Crystal Tourniket automatic revolving doors
After considering rebuilding or replacing the
Each door can accommodate 1,740 persons per
minute in both directions in addition to being able
to manage sustainable climate-control.
The Crystal Tourniket doors also include collaps-
ible door wings, which create an easy escape
route in the event of an emergency, ideal for such
a large public area.
(Stockholm Central Station was built in 1871, has magnificent
artwork and spectacular architecture, and is historically listed
which implies restrictions when it comes to rebuilding. Cour-
tesy of Boon Edam Sweden AB and YouTube)
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