Located along the busy, ultra-walkable commercial and retail corridor that is Southport Avenue, this Capital One Café location wanted to be able to easily draw in passersby. Part bank, part community gathering space, and part Peet’s Coffee Shop, this unique concept offers public meeting spaces, financial literacy coaching, and free events.
Working with the design team at IA Interior Architects, we provided a giant set of bifolding LaCantina Doors to the 18-foot wide opening along the building’s western elevation. In seasonable weather, staff push aside the entire system to create a fluid, airy entry right off the bustling sidewalk outside! Delicious coffee smells invite locals to wander inside and stay awhile, and the fresh breeze makes this an attractive place to meet a friend or get some work done.
And of course — when the winter winds come a-howling, these thermally-controlled doors invite the sunshine to filter in while keeping the cold out. From restaurants, to private home patios, to unconventional banks… folding and sliding doors are a flexible way to enjoy all four seasons in any space.
LOCATION: 3435 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
GC/INSTALL: Northern Glass Inc, VEI Solutions
PRODUCTS SUPPLIED: LaCantina Doors
