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The Bell House Projects —Switchable Glass & Front Door |
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This Door is a sort of variation on the layered concept derived from the site’s existing structure and the owner. Continuing the language defined in the Album Wall, the Main entry door is two shifted planes, one birch, one walnut plywood. The glass panels have an electrochromic film that can change from frosted to clear from a wall switch or from the owner’s smartPhone. |
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The Bell House Projects Phase 2 Overview: Guest House, Pool, Carport & More
Switchable Glass & Front Door
Album Wall Layered Plane Background
Phase2, Carport Canopy, Initial Layout Concept
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The shop is cleared (well, as much as possible) and parts are being cut on the cnc plasma & with the old-school 14” chop saw from stock sheets, tubes, pipe . . .
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The 5 axis rotary plasma is used to cut the pipe and the electrical wiring holes in it. |
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After some lathe work and machining, the latch mechanism and the standard deadbolt plated are fatricated and operational. |
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The Lower pivot bearing stud & plate that bolts to the floor in the threshold. |
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Polishing the handles on the lathe with the belt sander. |
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The Bell House Projects Phase 2 Overview: Guest House, Pool, Carport & More
Switchable Glass & Front Door
Album Wall Layered Plane Background
Phase2, Carport Canopy, Initial Layout Concept
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2026-01-29 The frame has its painted finish complete. Next up is wood blocking and the plywood skin sheets. These will be cut and fabricated, mostly installed except or the pieces that secure the glazing which will need to be installed on site. |
