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Loblolly House

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A cozy armchair and a small table with a book are set before an open wall of bifold glass patio doors, showcasing a serene lakeside sunset with silhouetted trees and a dock.
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A cozy armchair and a small table with a book are set before an open wall of bifold glass patio doors, showcasing a serene lakeside sunset with silhouetted trees and a dock.
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A cozy armchair and a small table with a book are set before an open wall of bifold glass patio doors, showcasing a serene lakeside sunset with silhouetted trees and a dock.
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A cozy armchair and a small table with a book are set before an open wall of bifold glass patio doors, showcasing a serene lakeside sunset with silhouetted trees and a dock.
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Product

SL70

Application

Living Room

Photography
Peter Aaron/Esto
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"Named for the tall pines that characterize its site on the Chesapeake Bay," says design firm Kieran Timberlake of Loblolly House, "this 2,200 square-foot single family residence seeks to deeply fuse the natural elements of this barrier island to architectural form."

Loblolly is also a forward-thinking experiment in prefabricated residential architecture. With this goal in mind, the designers were looking not only for a home that suits its sylvan surroundings, but one with repeatable results. NanaWall's engineering and manufacture turned out to be particularly apt for meeting these goals.

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"The project goals," relates Carin Whitney, Kieran Timberlake's communications director, "included providing savannah-like views of the Chesapeake Bay and opening the interior fully for natural ventilation, and to give it a porch-like feel. The plan also called for trapping the radiant heat that forms in the cavity between layers, to provide thermal insulation when the exterior acrylic doors are in the closed position.

While some systems could offer the views or the needed thermal performance, NanaWall was able to provide both of these desired outcomes as well as offering a variety of folding configurations, which allowed the designer to specify a custom glass door system tailor-fit to suit the client and the structure. The completed Loblolly incorporated two 4-panel inswing installations of NanaWall's SL70 Thermally Broken Aluminum Framed Folding System.

When open, the NanaWall SL70 panels "effectively transform the interior of the house into a porch," remarks Marilia Rodrigues, an associate and project architect at Kieran Timberlake. Occupants can enjoy a practically unobstructed view through the west-facing wall overlooking the bay, from the comfort of the living room sofa.

“Nanawall Turned out to be the Most Appropriate System for Loblolly House in Large Part Because of the System's Compatibility of Jamb and Sill Details with the Aluminum Structural Frame.”

Plus, adds Rodrigues, "The system was ideal because it worked with the house's unique aluminum frame structure." The structure that Rodrigues refers to is part of Loblolly's forward-thinking, prefabricated design. The extruded aluminum structure, manufactured by Bosch Rexroth, is the kind more often associated with industrial applications or with temporary structures.

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Customizable Solutions to Meet the Needs of the Project

Whitney recalls, "Nanawall turned out to be the most appropriate system for Loblolly House in large part because of the system's compatibility of jamb and sill details with the aluminum structural frame." NanaWall's manufacturer support included the ability to build according to BIM details provided by the design team.

The SL70's thermally broken design also met the team's criteria for retaining radiant heat. The system provides the needed insulation to make the project remarkably energy-efficient in the colder months.

But of greatest value to the residents is the marriage of interior and exterior at any time of year. NanaWall's design provides monumental glass through which one can enjoy Loblolly's promise of "savannah-like views," even in winter. And in summer, the system's superior engineering and stainless steel tracks and runners ensure smooth operability. That provides residents the opportunity to easily enjoy the feel of a porch, and unobstructed bay views, in just a few seconds.

"NanaWall allowed us to create uninterrupted views to the Chesapeake Bay," says Rodrigues. "The system was ideal for this project."

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Bifold glass walls are a timeless design element that can be used to create a beautiful and inviting home. They are also a great way to add a touch of elegance to any room.

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"The NanaWall installation transformed my space by giving me flexibility. The flexibility that truly makes it a multi-use room. I can use this area as either indoor or outdoor space."
— Ayman Datoo, Homeowner


 

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