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Volume 14 “Boon Edam was very focused on finding the right door solution for us, even taking us on research tours so we could try out different door solutions,” said Anne Teresiak, an architect with AIX. Anne Teresiak “Perhaps the most important thing was that we did not try to copy anything, instead we used our research to create the perfect solution for our specific circumstances.” One of the primary challenges designers faced was concealing the entrance’s technical aspects so as not to interfere with the overall user experi- ence and impression of the entrance. The motors were built into the floor, the control boxes were designed to be situated at a lower level in the building, and the vertical heaters were integrated into the centerline of the doors. July 2017 Edition After the installation of the Boon Edam revolving doors, a champagne bar was opened in the en- trance hall, and current plans also call for a new café, finalizing the complete restoration process. Peter Appelgren “It felt great to see how the light came through the glass doors and the facade windows,” added Anne Teresiak. “It was like the room had become complete again.” Peter Appelgren, representing the station own- ers, Jernhusen, said, “The revolving doors are now an integrated part of the entrance hall.” “We’ve managed to capture the ambience of the old, while still making sure we meet the modern demands of energy savings as well as maintain- ing high-volume traffic flow.”