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visitors to the primary access point where management or oversight is in place. External spaces must also support safe evacuation and allow clear access for emergency services.
The entrance sequence – from the external approach to the internal foyer – should be considered as a unifi ed spatial experience, not single architectural features.
Safety considerations
Fire safety remains fundamental in entrance design. Door systems must support emergency escape, with powered pedestrian doors confi gured to release, unlock or fail safe during evacuation. Smoke control or compartmentation strategies may depend on doors performing specifi c functions during a fi re.
Ensuring any added security features do not impede emergency egress is especially important in public buildings or spaces with large occupant numbers, where evacuation routes must remain clear and reliable.
Shared & multitenant buildings Design challenges become more complex in multi-tenant or shared buildings. A single primary entrance may serve several
organisations, each with its own security expectations. ‘Speed lanes’ or access control points may regulate movement to different areas while maintaining the welcoming character of the overall space. In these buildings, the foyer becomes a transitional zone that must balance open circulation with controlled access. Spatial planning is essential to ensure that security features do not create bottlenecks or obstruct escape routes.
Designing for change
Buildings evolve over time and entrance systems must be fl exible enough to adapt. Changing occupancy patterns, new building uses or shifting security expectations may alter how entrances need to function. For example, an offi ce building may later incorporate public services or community facilities, introducing new demands for access management. In refurbishment or adaptive reuse projects, architects must reassess whether existing entrances still meet the building’s operational and safety requirements.
Darren Hyde is technical & training manager at ADSA
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