Exterior doors

Modern Tuscany

From Costa Rica’s forests to a Florida workshop, this Parota wood pivot door showcases masterful craftsmanship, technical precision, and the timeless balance of nature and engineering.

Project information

Location: United States Manufactured by: Blackwell Carpentry Hardware provided by: Index-D
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Project details

Modern Tuscany

From the forests of Costa Rica to a workshop in Florida, this Parota (Guanacaste) wood pivot door embodies patience, precision, and respect for material. Solar-dried slabs were book-matched and bonded to an aluminium honeycomb core, maintaining the natural beauty of solid wood with lasting structural stability.

Equipped with an Accurate roller latch mortise lock 9100 and full jamb width strike plate, and an Athmer drop seal Schall EX L15/30, every component reflects a commitment to detail and performance.

Fitted with the FritsJurgens System M+, the door moves with effortless balance, seamlessly merging engineering and craftsmanship into one unified experience.

Specifications

Door height: 4500 mm Door width: 1500 mm Door weight: 205kg Materials used: Parota (Guanacaste) wood, aluminum honeycomb core; Accurate roller latch mortise lock 9100 with full jamb width strike plate; Athmer drop seal Schall EX L15/30 Bottom Pivot: System M+ Top Pivot: Top pivot 70 mm

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Modern Tuscany

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