Concave Sliding Door Creates Unique Curved Garage Space In Redevelopment Project

A bespoke curved side sliding timber garage door by Rundum Meir has enabled a unique feature garage to be created as part of the extensive remodelling of a large private dwelling in southern England. A Rundum Original sliding garage door spanning 8m wide and 2.2m high was integrated within the new designs by BWP Architects for a major property renovation, transforming a house which had evolved in an uncoordinated and poorly designed way. 

The door provides access to a large garage space below the property’s garden level and its shape coordinates elegantly with a car turntable installed immediately in front and surrounding landscaping. The owner tasked BWP with bringing new life to the property which has many original features. 

Undoing of previous conversion and extension work was necessary to enable the rebuilding of the residential property to a significantly higher standard, complete with the feature garage. An existing detached garage to the rear was partially demolished and converted to create a private formal rear courtyard. 

The replacement curved garage is a stunning visual element, with the new automated Rundum Original door’s high quality Larch complemented by bronze coloured bespoke balustrading to add a dramatic and artistic feature to the access stair and upper courtyard over the garage. The Rundum Original side sliding door is automated using two door mounted MZ4 drives which are custom made to automate these bespoke doors. 

These motors allow the door to traverse the curving tracks smoothly and quietly as required for this project. The door was designed in conjunction with Rundum Meir’s UK team before being hand-crafted by its garage door experts. Every door is made to order to the highest standards using responsibly sourced materials and installed by Rundum Meir to provide an end-to-end service. 

Danesch Missaghian, Director of Rundum Meir (UK) said: “Not only is this exciting project completed using very high specification products throughout, but it is also designed superbly with the architects using a curved garage door in an interesting way that maximises vehicular access." "We are delighted with the contribution our door has made to the success of this project.” In addition to a range of different timber species, bespoke Rundum Original side sliding garage doors can be manufactured in high strength extruded aluminium and finished in any RAL colour. 

This makes these garage doors suitable for any domestic, commercial or public application, with the scope for architects to think differently about how the space for a garage can be integrated into the wider building design.  www.rundumgaragedoors.co.uk

Why The Door Style Will Enhance Or Limit A Garage’s Functionality

Is a garage somewhere to park the car or something more? Many detached and semi-detached UK homes built since the mid-twentieth century feature garages, but the way we use them varies hugely. In recent years we have seen a trend in converting garage spaces into additional living accommodation, such as to create an extra bedroom, especially in properties where the garage is integrated. But the appeal of having a space for vehicles, a workshop, separate home office or for accommodating a hobby or sporting activity remains strong for many homeowners.

In this era of the multipurpose garage, one of the ways its functionality can be maximised is to make sure the garage door style and design is right. So, before you embark on a new garage design or refurbishment project, take a step back and clearly define what you want the garage and the door to do.

Firstly, if it is in the traditional sense a covered, secure parking space, how many vehicles will it need to accommodate? If the garage is for multiple vehicles, will a vehicle lift or car stacker be installed? If this is the case, it is worth reading our separate article on this topic to familiarise yourself with why a bespoke garage door can be particularly beneficial in such applications.

If the garage is for parking vehicles, a side sliding ‘round the corner’ door or side sectional garage door could help to maximise access as these can span very wide openings – as wide as 12m. The corner of the garage can even be opened up where a cantilever design is possible to transform the access potential, and this could allow the positioning and orientation of the garage to be completely reimagined.

In situations where the garage is intended to be used – either partially or in-full – as a space such as a home office or workshop, it may benefit from being a warm space. However, if you are thinking of insulating the garage and heating it, you will need to consider how you deal with moisture – ventilation will be required, otherwise mould and damp will build-up inside the garage with costly consequences. Garages of this type will also have very specific requirements in respect of the garage door.

In terms of materials, with a bespoke side sliding, side sectional or overhead sectional garage door from Rundum Meir, it is possible to have timber, aluminium and – in some circumstances – steel, which can also be clad with different materials for interesting aesthetic results. These can be insulated if required where the garage needs to be a warm space.

Choosing a bespoke one-piece up and over garage door opens up even more potential for materials, including glass, and these can also be clad consistently with the rest of the building facade. To discuss how a bespoke garage door can be specified to meet the requirements of your project, call 0151 280 6626 or email info@rundum.co.uk. www.rundumgaragedoors.co.uk

Innovative Curved Side Sliding Garage Doors for Manchester Townhouses

Rundum Meir was selected by Snook Architects to supply a highly tailored garage door solution for a new-build development of eight townhouses in central Manchester. The brief required a product that offered not only space efficiency but also enhanced the architectural vision — delivering both form and function in a tight urban setting.

Situated on a narrow residential street, the development needed garage doors that would not obstruct the limited street frontage or compromise internal garage space. Traditional door types such as sectional or up-and-over models were not viable due to space constraints and the curved architectural lines of the buildings.

Snook Architects required a solution that could:

• Integrate seamlessly with the curved façade

• Maximise internal garage usability

• Enable angled vehicle access

• Match their design-led vision with a high-end finish

Rundum Meir worked closely with the architectural team to specify and deliver eight automated side sliding garage doors, each custom manufactured to follow the unique curvature of the building design.

Key features of the Rundum Meir solution include:

• Side Sliding Mechanism: Doors open along one internal wall, occupying just 80mm of space.

• Space Efficiency: More room is freed up on the opposite side, aiding vehicle access and reversing.

• Curved Customisation: Doors are precision-engineered to match the building’s curve.

• Durability & Finish: Made from heavy-duty extruded aluminium, finished in a bespoke powder-coated analok colour selected by the architect.

• Automation: Seamless and secure operation at the touch of a button.

The finished installation exceeded expectations, both functionally and aesthetically. Homeowners benefit from improved ease of use and maximise garage space, while the architecture remains clean and cohesive. Rundum Meir’s ability to deliver a completely bespoke, curved, and automated solution played a central role in achieving the architect’s design ambitions.

Why Rundum Meir

• Industry-leading expertise in bespoke curved and sliding garage doors

• Precision engineering and attention to architectural detail

• Collaborative approach with architects and developers

• Proven performance in challenging urban environments

  
  

Interested in specifying a custom curved garage door? Get in touch with our technical team today to discuss your next project.