project consulting
Every detail considered. Every decision justified.
Architectural hardware consulting is far more involved than selecting a door handle. From fire-rating compliance and access control hierarchies to privacy mechanisms and ADA requirements, every decision carries consequence — for safety, function, and the integrity of your design. Designer Doorware’s project consulting service brings specialist expertise to every layer of that process.
Our consultants work directly with architects, designers, builders, and developers to resolve complexity before it becomes a problem on site
what we offer
We provide end-to-end advisory across:
- Fire-rated product specification and compliance with US Building Codes
- Access control design
- Privacy hardware selection for bathrooms, bedrooms, and internal spaces (swing and sliding doors)
- Handle height, setback, and ergonomic positioning to meet ADA and occupancy requirements
- Locking mechanism selection matched to site-specific security requirements
- Pool enclosures, garage-to-indoor transitions, self-closing fire doors
- Retrofit and renovation solutions for integrating new hardware into existing door preparation
complexity resolved before it reaches site
The variables that determine the right architectural hardware for a project are numerous and interdependent. A decision made without full consideration of fire rating, access control, or code compliance can mean costly changes during installation. Our consultants identify these intersections early, mapping every hardware requirement against the full context of your project.
This rigour is particularly valuable on multi-tenancy developments, where access hierarchies, fire separations, and privacy zones must all coexist within a single, cohesive hardware specification.
security & access control designed with precision
The most effective security systems are the invisible ones, so seamlessly integrated into a building's hardware that they require no thought from those who use them. Our consultants bring deep expertise in locking mechanisms and access control design, working with you to establish the right levels of access for every area of your building. Every recommendation is made with both long-term security performance and day-to-day usability in mind.
specialist advice that protects your investment
Architectural hardware is a long-term investment, and like any considered specification, it rewards expert input at the earliest possible stage. We can meet with you on-site or at our showroom to walk through your project requirements in detail. Every consultation is tailored, not templated, and delivered by specialists who understand that the quality of a building's hardware speaks directly to the quality of the build itself. When the specification is right from the start, it stays right.
ready to resolve your project?
Whether you are at the early stages of specification or navigating a complex access control requirement, our consultants are ready to work through it with you. Contact Designer Doorware on +877 751 1411 or email us to arrange a consultation.
