Gülsoy Mercedes Florya | Silicone Facade & Automatic Door

Scope of the Gülsoy Mercedes Florya Project

Optimal Mimarlık completed the silicone curtain wall system and Dorma sensor-operated automatic sliding door applications for the additional building project at the Gülsoy Mercedes facilities located in the Şenlikköy–Florya area of Istanbul’s Bakırköy district. As part of the project, the glazed facade surfaces and main entrance section of the additional building were considered together. The silicone facade and automatic entrance system were implemented in harmony with each other in line with the building’s architectural appearance, commercial purpose and user circulation requirements.

Which Applications Were Completed at Gülsoy Mercedes Florya?

A silicone curtain wall system and a Dorma sensor-operated automatic sliding door were installed at the Gülsoy Mercedes Florya additional building. The glazed facade surfaces, entrance opening, fixed glass sections and moving door leaves were considered within the same architectural layout. The application enabled a transparent exterior facade suitable for the character of a showroom and commercial building to be combined with a functional automatic entrance area.

Structural Silicone Curtain Wall Application

Which Facade System Was Used at Gülsoy Mercedes Florya?

A silicone curtain wall system was used on the exterior facade of the additional building. A silicone facade is a curtain wall solution in which the aluminum caps are not visible from the outside and the glass surfaces are perceived as continuous. The glass-dominant facade of the Gülsoy Mercedes Florya project gave the additional building a modern and integrated architectural appearance while helping to establish visual harmony with the existing facility. The facade axes, arrangement of the glass modules and silicone joint layout were designed according to the architectural character of the building.

How Does a Silicone Curtain Wall System Work?

In a silicone curtain wall system, the glass modules are positioned on vertical and horizontal aluminum supporting profiles. The use of silicone joints instead of visible caps on the exterior surface enables the glass surfaces to be perceived as more continuous. The performance of the system does not depend solely on the selection of glass and profiles. The glass properties, supporting profile system, structural and weatherproofing silicones, gaskets, drainage channels, glass setting blocks, building connections and installation conditions must be evaluated together.

Which Details Are Important in a Silicone Facade Application?

In a silicone facade application, the height of the building, facade orientation, wind effects, glass dimensions, supporting system connections, expansion movements, air and water tightness and drainage arrangement are important. The arrangement of the joints between the glass modules, corner transitions, parapet and slab-edge areas, entrance openings and junction points between different systems must be resolved specifically for the project. Correct detailing contributes to preserving both the visual integrity and the system performance of the facade. In the Gülsoy Mercedes Florya application, the entrance section where the silicone facade meets the automatic door was designed to continue the arrangement of the glass surfaces.

Dorma Sensor-Operated Automatic Door Application

Which Automatic Door Was Used at Gülsoy Mercedes Florya?

A Dorma dk tech 120 sensor-operated automatic sliding door system was used at the main entrance of the additional building. The sensor-operated door detects users approaching the entrance and automatically opens and closes the moving door leaves. The system provides contactless, comfortable and functional access for visitors and employees. Sensor-operated automatic sliding doors can be used at the entrances of showrooms, stores, offices, hotels, hospitals and commercial buildings with intensive use.

How Was the Sensor-Operated Automatic Door Adapted to the Project?

When selecting an automatic door system, the entrance opening, dimensions and weight of the moving leaves, intensity of use, passage area, opening speed, safety sensors and location of the door mechanism must be evaluated together. In the Gülsoy Mercedes Florya project, the moving leaves of the Dorma sensor-operated door, the fixed glass surfaces and the surrounding supporting frames were arranged according to the dimensions of the entrance facade. The position of the door within the glass facade facilitated user circulation while supporting visual continuity in the entrance section.

How Were the Silicone Facade and Sensor-Operated Door Integrated?

The use of the silicone facade and sensor-operated automatic door on the same entrance facade created an integrated architectural appearance between the fixed and moving glass surfaces. The door opening, facade axes, fixed glass sections and supporting system were considered within the same design approach. At the junction points where the automatic door mechanism meets the silicone facade, the door’s operating area, position of the fixed glass panels and supporting frame details must be evaluated together. This makes it possible to achieve harmony between the operation of the automatic entrance system and the architectural arrangement of the glass facade.

Why Are Silicone Facades Used in Showrooms and Commercial Buildings?

Silicone curtain wall systems can be preferred in showrooms, plazas, offices and commercial buildings where large glass surfaces, natural lighting and a modern exterior appearance are required. The perception of continuous glass contributes to making displayed products and interior spaces more visible from the outside. When selecting the system, not only its appearance but also the building’s location, facade height, solar exposure, glass properties, wind effects, drainage, maintenance access and installation method must be evaluated. The Gülsoy Mercedes additional building application in Florya, Istanbul, is an example of a project in which a silicone glass facade and sensor-operated automatic entrance system were used together on a commercial building facade.

How Does Optimal Mimarlık Approach Its Projects?

Optimal Mimarlık evaluates facade and aluminum joinery applications according to its 5D – 5 Correct Principles approach: Correct Design, Correct Specification, Correct Fabrication, Correct Installation and Correct Timing. In facade applications, system selection, compatibility between the glass and profiles, junction details, fabrication coordination, installation method and application inspections must be considered as a whole. In automatic entrance systems, the door opening, user intensity, moving leaves, sensors and surrounding frames are evaluated together.

What Was the Final Outcome of the Gülsoy Mercedes Florya Project?

The silicone curtain wall and Dorma sensor-operated automatic sliding door applications at the Gülsoy Mercedes Florya additional building were completed. The glass facade and automatic entrance system were implemented within the same architectural arrangement in line with the exterior appearance and daily use requirements of the additional building. While the silicone facade application created a continuous glass surface, the Dorma sensor-operated door provided contactless and functional user access at the main entrance.

Optimal Mimarlık Facade and Entrance Applications

Optimal Mimarlık provides curtain wall design, system selection, detail development, fabrication coordination and installation services for showrooms, offices, factories, stores, hotels, business centres and commercial building projects in Istanbul. For detailed information about glass facade solutions, you can review our silicone curtain wall systems and curtain wall services pages. For different joinery solutions that can be used at building entrances, you can visit our aluminum door and window systems page. You can contact Optimal Mimarlık to request a technical assessment and quotation for a similar project.