It is common for a restaurateur to provide "cafe" style dining where patrons have the option (climate permitting) to dine "al fresco". The dining room or restaurant application above is not limited to interior spaces. There are multiple design options for exterior/interior dining arrangements. The objective is to allow unobstructed access to outdoor dining, yet provide weather protection for times when seasonal fluctuations make outdoor dining less palatable. Using either the folding systems or the individual panel sliding systems, the design solutions are nearly limitless. Using the individual panel sliding system as an example, the animation below illustrates the mix of exterior & interior space to form a dining arrangement for all seasons.

The solution is equally applicable for an entrance,

or a fully open facade.