INSIGHTS: THOUGHTS ON DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

August 5, 2024

Welcome to INsights, Insensation’s blog where we will explore our thoughts on design and construction. You will notice the IN is large, as it is in our INsensation logo, because we will put an emphasis on the interior aspect of design. Insensation means ‘interior sensation’, and even though we also manufacture very high-end exterior, entrance doors, these doors are also have an interior side which we can design to match the frameless interior doors of a luxury residence.

Nr. 1: Universality: one product for all walls and situations. Advanced design for high-end architecture.

Nr. 2: Quality Engineering: Slam Side Protection™, Dual Point Fixation™ and OneP Installation™ are just a few of many unique characteristics of Insensation engineering which no other frameless door company provides.

Nr. 3: Demo Centers: Insensation is the only expert frameless door company that has built and runs seven high-tech demo centers for contractors and architects to see the latest in frameless door technology.

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Insensation is headquartered in North America in New York and in Europe in Basel, Switzerland. We deliver worldwide using the best Swiss transport company.   Our 7 showrooms act as demonstration centers for architects and contractors.

FRAMELESS DOORS IN CHICAGO

June 27, 2024

Insensation is pleased to open the first showroom in the great city of Chicago dedicated to superior 2″ Frameless Interior doors  and 3.75″ Pivot Entrance Doors with 8-point locking.

The complete collection of minimalist doors is located in the Belmont area of Chicago.

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Insensation is headquartered in North America in New York and in Europe in Basel, Switzerland. We deliver worldwide using the best Swiss transport company.   Our 7 showrooms act as demonstration centers for architects and contractors.

NEW MAGNETIC PERFECTION

November 6, 2023
NEW MAGNETIC PERFECTION

Insensation’s use of magnetic lockcases in frameless doors goes way back to 2002 when we implemented the first frameless doors in Switzerland. The lack of a visible strike plate was a novelty at that time. Today, Insensation implements magnetic technology across a wide spectrum of functionality.

Magnetic Lockcases come in several versions for passage, privacy and security locks.

Magnetic Rollers are used to hold closet doors shut, and are recessed into our frames and doors.

Magnetic NoHa (No Handle) is used when clients want absolute minimalism with no levers.

Magnetic Stoppers are sunk into floors and doors to hold them from hitting the walls.

 

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Insensation is headquartered in North America in New York and in Europe in Basel, Switzerland. We deliver worldwide using the best Swiss transport company.   Our 7 showrooms act as demonstration centers for architects and contractors.

REAL-TIME ORDER TRACKING

November 5, 2023
REAL-TIME ORDER TRACKING

As a Swiss company, Insensation remains on the forefront of technology to support our clients.    After our Estimates are approved, we implement a 48-hour process to get all door orders into production.

Once an order is ready for shipment, Insensation provides our clients with REAL TIME TRACKING as pictured below.  All freight information as well as the global positioning of the freight is pictured in a system which can be queried at any time by our clients. The tracking is currently available for ocean freight from Europe to North America, as well as door hardware shipments from Europe to North America.

Real-Time-Tracking is just another part of our Best-In-Class service for architects and contractors who rely on Insensation’s quality products.

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Insensation is headquartered in North America in New York and in Europe in Basel, Switzerland. We deliver worldwide using the best Swiss transport company.   Our 7 showrooms act as demonstration centers for architects and contractors.

INTRODUCING FRAMELESS PIVOT

October 19, 2023
INTRODUCING FRAMELESS PIVOT

Insensation’s new frameless pivot doors are a high-end solution which complements all the other Insensation Frameless door lines. The 2″ thick doors come in the entire range of Insensation finishes.

The exclusive pivot door uses the best pivot technology from Fritz Jurgens. Optional damper control and speed control are available.

The FV1 Frameless Pivot comes in two versions with no frame and with a hidden frame. Check the technical specifications to see which one is right for your project.

Find out why Insensation is the leader in the frameless door market, with the best doors and the best door hardware.

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Insensation is headquartered in North America in New York and in Europe in Basel, Switzerland. We deliver worldwide using the best Swiss transport company.   Our 7 showrooms act as demonstration centers for architects and contractors.

BIOMETRIC ENTRANCE DOORS

September 20, 2023

All Insensation’s Entrance doors are security doors, and come with extreme security options like bullet-proof cores and locks, and high-tech security access systems.

Our Smart Access is a motorised electronic lock purposely designed for use on armoured doors. The opening and closing functions are controlled by a motor and an electronic card with a state-of-the-art microprocessor. Even in the event of a power failure, the door can still be opened using the mechanical key which, thanks to a security system, can disconnect the motor during the activation of the mechanical cylinder. The system is scalable, and can be used as a simple keypad with code access or with extensive, combinable access controls for the inside and outside of the residence such as:

Biometric Fingerprint Scan, Keypad Code, Smartphone access, Smartwatch access, Transponder (fob), Card access

 

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Insensation is headquartered in North America in New York and in Europe in Basel, Switzerland. We deliver worldwide using the best Swiss transport company.   Our 7 showrooms act as demonstration centers for architects and contractors.

EXPEDITED SHIPPING

May 1, 2022

In these turbulent times, when all manufacturers are being challenged to deliver on time and with reasonable cost, Insensation has maintained a very high level of service. In addition to our Real-Time Tracking of ocean shipments, we now offer Expedited shipping of our frameless doors.

Expedited shipping involves shipping the Frameless door frames ahead of the actual doors. The production and delivery of the frames is typically achieved in 3-4 weeks. The doors follow several weeks later, which allows the contractor to rapidly advance the wall work on the project.

If you are interested in this new option, drop us an email.

Keep in mind that Insensation delivers pre-milled, pre-assembled and pre-hung frameless doors as our STANDARD delivery. This will save your contractor thousands of dollars and time on installation. If you choose Expedited Shipping, assembly is required on site, like all other door manufacturers, which is a disadvantage for you. It is best to plan ahead, get the best product on the market, which is our pre-hung series. Beware what some companies call pre-hung..they mean knock-down, which is NOT pre-hung. Insensation doors are fully assembled, individually packaged and placed in secure wooden crates for shipment.

Insensation has large, active interior doors projects across the USA and Canada.

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Insensation is headquartered in North America in New York and in Europe in Basel, Switzerland. We deliver worldwide using the best Swiss transport company.   Our 7 showrooms act as demonstration centers for architects and contractors.

25 YEARS INSENSATION

March 3, 2022


 

It has been a wonderful journey since 1997. From a small warehouse in Basel, Switzerland, to the big city of New York, we have served over 6000 architects and contractors in 16 countries.

From the beginning, our goal was to present an alternative to mainstream design. We’ve focussed on minimalist doors for over two decades, and we’ve interacted with amazing designers and builders. Each day brings us new joy in making construction easier and more aesthetically pleasing – at fair prices.

Thank you to our clients for being on this journey with us, and bringing your skill, enthusiam and specialities to the table.

Thank you to our present and past employees, collaborators and partners, who have entrusted us with their energy and shared their brain power.

Thank you to the universe for letting us explore reduction, simplicity and sustainabilty.

And the beat goes on…

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Insensation is headquartered in North America in New York, NY and in Europe in Basel, Switzerland. We deliver worldwide using the best Swiss transport company.

ADVANCED FRAMELESS DOORS

June 27, 2021
ADVANCED FRAMELESS DOORS

Insensation’s frameless doors outperform other frameless products with their premier engineering, uncompromised aesthetic, strength and price. A wide range of configurations for US and European walls is available. Insensation Frameless Swing doors come pre-milled, pre-assembled and pre-hung – a huge time and cost savings for the client. We do most of the installation work in our fabrication for you, saving you hundreds of dollars per door. These are the easiest frameless doors in the world to install. Ask for our 3-Step installation guide.

There are specialized frameless doors for use with US 1/2” and 5/8” drywall. The frames accept single, double or more drywall – as you wish. It works identical with wooden or metal stud drywalls, brick or block walls.

There are specialized frameless doors for use with European 12.5 mm plasterboard and 15 mm Fermacell® boards. The frames work the same for full-plaster (Alba® Vollgipsplatten) and block wall situations.

Insensation has large, active interior doors projects across the USA and Canada.

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Insensation is headquartered in North America in New York, NY and in Europe in Basel, Switzerland. We deliver worldwide using the best Swiss transport company.

FRAMELESS POCKET DOORS

May 26, 2021
FRAMELESS POCKET DOORS

For architects and contractors seeking a complete interior frameless pocket door, without having to source the track, hardware, wall reception piece, floor guide or drywall studs themselves, Insensation offers FP1, a turn-key solution which is both of high acoustic quality and eliminates any installation errors of the pocket on building sites. The architect no longer has to worry about the frameless detailing, as this concept is inherent in all our products.

FP1 accommodates single or double 1/2” sheetrock, to ensure your pocket wall is sturdy and strong. Doors leafs can be provided by us or you. The system works with doors up to 1 5/8” (42 mm). The system is engineered using a metal stud wall thickness of 3 5/8” (92 mm) with a total finished wall width of 5 5/8” (143 mm).

Includes: complete pocket construction which accepts single or double 1/2” sheetrock, heavy-duty sliding door track and wheels with 220 lbs (100 kg) capacity, door suspension, floor guide, wall reception piece, acoustic gaskets, instructions

Advantages: these doors provide a very good acoustic protection compared to other systems, and are aesthetically reduced to a frameless door appearance.  The pocket is quickly and perfectly assembled every time due to the pre-engineered components.

FP1 is available in bulk quantities at standard US sizes (7′ and 8′), and on a made-to-measure basis for individual projects.

Ask us for bulk pricing if you are a building supply company.

If you need less than 5 doors, and have a contractor or millworker who can manufacture you the door leafs, we also sell our high-end frames including all the necessary kit, pre-milled technical components, soft-stop and soft-close. Delivery of frames-only takes only approx. 3 weeks.

DOOR LEAFS come in wide variety of lacquer, wood veneer and cement finishes.

For more information, please CONTACT US

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Insensation is headquartered in North America in New York and in Europe in Basel, Switzerland. We deliver worldwide using the best Swiss transport company.   Our 7 showrooms act as demonstration centers for architects and contractors.

PIVOT ENTRY DOORS

February 28, 2021
PIVOT ENTRY DOORS

Designed to provide safety, Insensation Pivot Entrance Doors keep up with the architectural demands of a modern residence. European entrance doors and armored security doors offer a unique alternative to traditional wooden or fiberglass doors. The doors are available in a wide range of wood, glass, cement and metal finishes, are of very high quality and security and have a thickness of 95 mm. This is almost 4” which is practically double the thickness of the average american entrance door.

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Insensation is headquartered in North America in New York and in Europe in Basel, Switzerland. We deliver worldwide using the best Swiss transport company.   Our 7 showrooms act as demonstration centers for architects and contractors.

INSENSATION FRAMELESS DOORS IN ITALIAN MUSEUM

February 7, 2021
INSENSATION FRAMELESS DOORS IN ITALIAN MUSEUM

We were honoured when the architect for a new Italian Art Warehouse (think museum) in Hudson Valley approached Insensation and wanted to use our world-class frameless doors in his project. In this superb architecture lies ten of our high-end frameless doors, almost hidden, as one would expect when expressing minimalism.

The state-of-the-art facility features more than 18,000 square feet of exhibition space as well as a library with more than 5,000 publications of Italian art.

Magazzino Italian Art
Cold Spring, NY

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Insensation is headquartered in North America in New York and in Europe in Basel, Switzerland. We deliver worldwide using the best Swiss transport company.   Our 7 showrooms act as demonstration centers for architects and contractors.