Bloomframe
metals — By Blaine Brownell on March 25, 2007 at 4:48 amBloomframe is a window frame that can be transformed into a balcony. Designed by Amsterdam-based Hofman Dujardin Architects, the Bloomframe balcony offers a flexible living environment by making it possible to extend the domain of one’s facade. In this way, the dynamic balcony enables adding outdoor space to compact apartments in urban high-rise areas.
The Bloomframe balcony can be operated automatically in one movement and with one control. The system includes provisions to guarantee collapse safety during opening and closing, and the drive consists of an rpm-controlled electric motor that operates the balcony at two points via an auto-braking reduction (drop safety). The movement is transferred by tie rods from these linear guides. The fully open position is limited mechanically, which guarantees optimum safety of the converted balcony. The application of a combined powered / mechanical movement makes the system user-friendly and easy to open and close for everyone.
Contact: Hofman Dujardin Architects, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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It would be better if the base was something clear as well. If scratching is an issue, include a Stoneguard-type applicable laminate that is replaceable.
A glass bottom balcony? I think not. I wouldn’t be able to enjoy the balcony for fear that my neighbors below could see up my skirt!
If it were glass, I think the tennant below the previous poster would be pressed to install one of these as well
Puts a new spin on the marketing.
There is such thing as mirrored glass, to prevent people beging able to look up skirts, and to create a sense of privacy
If the space exists to open it why not have a permanent balcony.
Why would you want to fold up your balcony?