Descending Window by Hirt

Inspired by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's retractable wall at Villa Tugendhat, the Descending Window slides silently into a ground-level pocket, thanks to a counterbalanced, electro-mechanically driven mechanism.

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Descending Window, Hirt
Inspired by Mies van der Rohe’s retractable wall at Villa Tugendhat in Brno, Czech Republic, the Descending Window by Swiss window brand Hirt is a vertically retractable glass wall that slides into a ground-level pocket by a push of a button. Manufactured in Switzerland, the window system is suitable for use in a variety of projects, including high-end residential living areas, pool houses, garages, restaurants, and event venues. A counterbalanced, electro-mechanically driven mechanism ensures a smooth and silent retraction into the ground. This descending window can be custom-ordered to any size. Available in a variety of colors and finishes. hirtusa.com

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Ayda Ayoubi

Ayda Ayoubi is a former assistant editor of products and technology for ARCHITECT. She holds master degrees in urban ecological planning from Norwegian University of Science and Technology and in world heritage studies from Brandenburg University of Technology. In the past, she interned with UN-Habitat's New York liaison office and the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property in Rome.

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