About

Convenient, reliable and secure access for hotel guests and apartment-home residents alike

Nestled between the mountains and the city, Skyline is a 15-story, 802,000 sq.ft., property that expands housing availability in the lower-density neighborhood expands housing availability in the lower-density neighborhoods outside Denver, Colorado’s urban core. Comprised of 413 apartment units, 93 apartment-style hotel units and street-level commercial space, Skyline also offers residents expansive community spaces, including an outdoor pool, a fitness area and two courtyards.

To strike the perfect balance between the ambiance of city living and the safety and security of a private community, Skyline looked to dormakaba to provide seamless and secure access systems.

Challenges

How to simplify access without compromising on security?

Versatile and secure solutions, ensuring reliable access from the exterior to the interior
Heavy-duty door closers for dependable performance in high-traffic areas
Flexible and reliable mechanical security hardware for protection against everything from wear-and-tear to break-in attempts
Elegant and efficient product design for ease of installation and use

Details

Simple, reliable and efficient solutions to ensure ease of access for years to come

Heavy duty door closers

For both high- and low-traffic areas, Skyline needed reliable, durable door closers. dormakaba’s HD8000 and HD7000 models, with their automotive-grade silicon alloy exterior and all-weather hydraulic fluid, offered an easy-to-install solution that exceeded ANSI/BHMA 156.4 Grade 1 standards. These versatile closers fit a variety of doors and frames across the 15-story, multi-use property.

Industry-proven mechanical locks and hinges

Because the 802,000 sq.ft. property is part apartment complex, part hotel, and part commercial space, it was vital that Skyline discovered door hardware solutions that were as easy to change as they were to maintain.

Balancing durability, flexibility and long-lasting performance, dormakaba’s 40H Mortise Series locks are built to accommodate heavy traffic, all while requiring minimal maintenance. With a tough steel frame and easily interchangeable core, the 40H allows for customized master keying and quick keying changes.

When it came to selecting door hinges, FBB Series Hinges chrome alloy, vertical thrust ball-bearing assemblies offered both the quality and simplicity Skyline was looking for. Approved for use on fire-rated doors, the hinges’ anti-friction bearings and lifetime limited warranty made the FBB Series the ideal choice.

Specification Services

dormakaba’s Specification Services guided Skyline in selecting tailored solutions for every requirement. The ADSA-qualified consultancy team ensured compliance with standards, fire safety, aesthetics, and risk assessment.