Fabricated and seamlessly installed for a classic multi-family residential building in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, this bespoke arched aluminum entryway beautifully balances old-world NYC architectural character with modern entrance technology. The complex system incorporates an elegant 10-lite grid swing door flanked by slim structural sidelights, all crowned by a massive, custom-fit round top arched glass transom that echoes the property’s historic masonry opening.
Crafted using high-strength architectural grade aluminum profiles finished in a durable matte black powder coat, this storefront system was engineered to sit perfectly within the building’s original red brick structural archway. To ensure smooth, low-resistance operation under constant daily multi-tenant use, the door is outfitted with a commercial-grade surface mounted overhead closer and heavy-duty pivot points. Security and aesthetics are updated with high-security rim cylinder locksets and a premium brushed satin chrome tubular lever handle with a matching beveled escutcheon plate. From the interior, the dark aluminum structure cuts a striking silhouette against the building’s vintage book-matched marble lobby walls, demonstrating how modern structural fabrication can honor historic building heritage.
Do you manage a historic townhouse, co-op building, or brownstone property in New York with an arched entryway? Contact Dori Doors today to design a secure, weather-sealed arched aluminum entrance system customized to your building’s exact masonry lines.
