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Okopod selects Hörmann RollMatic roller doors for striking 9-car garage


M odular building specialist


Okopod has specifi ed Hörmann RollMatic roller garage doors for a newly completed nine-car garage project in Cambridge, showcasing the company’s commitment


to sustainable design and


precision-engineered construction. Founded in 2019, Okopod has quickly become a leader in the manufacture and supply of eco-friendly modular pods for use as garden rooms, workspaces,


door (2,600 mm x 2,100 mm) were installed, both fi nished in Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016) to perfectly match the garage’s refi ned, minimalist palette.


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garages. Drawing on lean manufacturing techniques inspired by the automotive sector, the company’s offsite construction process ensures minimal waste, high build quality, and reduced disruption on site.


In one of their most recent installations, Okopod delivered a Scandinavian-inspired garage structure designed to store a collection of classic and performance cars. The double-height garage accommodates up to nine vehicles, thanks to an integrated stack parking system, offering a luxurious yet


practical solution that blends seamlessly into family life. To complement the clean, contemporary


exterior, which is clad in vertically arranged, sustainably sourced Red Grandis timber – Okopod selected two fully automated Hörmann RollMatic roller doors for their slim profi le, reliable performance, and stylish modern aesthetic. A double-width door (6,000 mm x 2,100 mm) and single-width


“Our design ethos is rooted in the belief that less is more,” says James Home, founder of Okopod. “This project is all about celebrating materials and craftsmanship. The Hörmann doors provided the perfect balance of function and form - elegant, discreet, and built to last.”


The Hörmann roller doors were supplied and installed by Fenland Garage Doors, ensuring smooth integration into the structure. The slimline fi t of the RollMatic doors allow for maximum internal clearance, while offering the robust security and convenience demanded for the high-value vehicles housed within.


01530 516868 www.hormann.co.uk/home-owners-and- renovators/garage-doors/roller-garage-doors


Bespoke security for cultural spaces I


n 2021/2022, over £3.2 million worth of


cultural property was stolen from


museums, art galleries, and stately homes in the UK. Heritage insurer, Ecclesiastical state that nine in 10 heritage organisations surveyed had suffered a crime in the previous 12 months.


Protecting art galleries, cultural spaces and museums means not only addressing safety and security but also considering the social and aesthetic aspects of the building. With over 20 years’ experience, Charter Global designs, manufactures and installs bespoke, high-security roller shutters certifi ed to LPS 1175. Suitable for any building style or


age, their shutters provide internal or external protection while preserving aesthetics—even for listed properties.


One project example is MK Gallery; an impressive public gallery designed by 6a Architects. It was important for the clients and designers to include security that aligned with the stunning architecture and cladding of the building, maintaining security but also aesthetics.


The exhibition loading area required an abnormally large shutter but lacked the headroom to support a standard motor. Devising a unique system with a bespoke motor specifi cation that reduced the headroom required, an Obexion MD SR4 Shutter from Charter Global was installed. Bespoke controls were incorporated along with status indication, a remote confi rmation of opening and closure. As the loading area was located on the other side of the gallery to the security reception, this mitigated the risk of internal sabotage. Two further security roller shutters were provided for the personnel fi re escape to and from the fi re exit staircase. Both also certifi ed to LPS 1175


Issue 7 SR4, these heavy duty shutters were connected to the fi re alarm interface with battery back-ups.


0845 050 8705 enquiries@charter-global.com


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