Quito House / Diego Guayasamin Arquitectos

The majority of doors we use throughout the day all operate using the same hinged technology. But when doors start getting bigger and heavier, traditional hinges just won’t do. The custom built door on this home in Quito, Ecuador is a perfect example of an over-sized door that went above and beyond, and needed modern technology to accommodate it. With a design similar to that of a traditional box joint, this custom designed pivoting door makes a dramatic statement as it welcomes people into the home that was designed by Diego Guayasamin Arquitectos — via CONTEMPORIST