For the most part, doors provide access…..or exclusion. But they can also surprise, delight, deceive, inspire, and impress. From the multitude of doors IA has designed, here is a notable sampling.
Doors that appear to be what they aren’t—a vault door that leads to a speakeasy—are particularly engaging,
Scotia Digital Factory, Toronto. Photography © doublespace.
Doors can support culture. Angled pine slats feature inlaid wood subtly painted in brand colors.
DPR Construction, Austin. Photography © Peter Molick
Hidden doors seem invisible, but push in the right place and they give way.
H-E-B/ Favor Delivery, Austin. Photography © Peter Molick.
Confidential Client, San Francisco. Photography © Jason O’Rear.
Doors can pose a challenge. Which phone gives access to the speakeasy?
LinkedIn, New York. Photography © Eric Laignel.
At the door, changing colors anticipate the experience within.
Virgin Voyages, Plantation, FL. Photography © Robin Hill.
Retractable doors can reshape space.
Confidential Client, Cupertino, CA. Photography © Jasper Sanidad.
A classic garage door at the interior adds interest and defines space.
LinkedIn, Toronto. Photography © Eric Laignel.
LinkedIn, Toronto. Photography © Eric Laignel.
At the exterior, they shift the action outside—maybe for alfresco dining if weather permits...
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Bumble Bee, San Diego. Photography © Benny Chan.
...or to other relaxing diversions.
Sapient, Santa Monica, CA. Photography © Eric Laignel.
Barn doors have moved beyond the farm.
Red Hat, Boston. Photography © Robert Benson.
Doors reclaimed from demolition, now a design feature, can honor a site’s past.
Confidential Client, Seattle. Photography © Sherman Takata.
Some doors just look great and pique curiosity.
H-E-B/Favor Delivery, Austin. Photography © Peter Molick.