Main Entrance, Fitzwilliam Hotel , Dublin

Engineering Elegance – Fitzwilliam Hotel, Dublin Irish Door Systems (IDS) delivered a landmark entrance for the prestigious Fitzwilliam Hotel in Dublin, combining aesthetic refinement with precision engineering.

IDS was responsible for the design, fabrication, and installation of a bespoke Schüco Jansen ECO50 steel-framed pivot door system with clerestory fanlights and a Schüco Jansen VISS canopy above. Though minimalist in appearance, the installation required advanced structural calculations to handle wind loads, high public usage, and Dublin’s challenging climate. The 3.

3-metre-high pivoting doors were engineered for durability and smooth operation, while the overhead canopy, glazed with 10.4mm toughened laminated opal glass, was designed to support snow and wind loads without compromising elegance.

All visible steel elements were finished in Metallic RAL Tiger Drylac 068/60960 Dark Bronze—an ultra-durable, Qualicoat Class 2 coating offering superior UV and corrosion resistance. Custom-pressed panels and over cladding tied the new system into the existing structure.

Late-stage design changes required a complete system rework—IDS returned components to its factory, stripped the coating, revised the locking system, re-coated, and reinstalled—all without disrupting schedule. Automation was delivered through a Tormax 3201i operator and BEA LZR® sensors, achieving touch-free access without visual compromise.

From initial surveys to final commissioning, IDS managed every detail in-house—ensuring seamless integration, compliance, and excellence. This project stands as a benchmark in engineered entrances, showcasing IDS’s full-service capability and commitment to combining beauty, performance, and craftsmanship in a live city-centre environment.