In the competitive realm of Texas and Houston luxury homebuilding, few names are as synonymous with design excellence and innovation as Metropolitan Custom Homes. Led by native Texan Stuart Beken, this boutique firm has carved out a reputation for building unforgettable residences that merge high-end craftsmanship with thoughtful architectural detail. Over the years, one element has become a signature across many of their most admired projects: NanaWall residential folding glass doors and window systems. These have become a recurring design essential in Metropolitan’s portfolio, a go-to solution for transforming space, elevating entertainment, and offering a seamless flow between indoors and out.
Builder’s Vision: Personalized, Sophisticated, Seamlessly Connected
From Texas homes in Bunker Hill to Piney Point Village, Metropolitan Custom Homes designs for a lifestyle that celebrates both luxury and modern livability. Every home is a statement of style, with floor plans tailored to enhance day-to-day comfort and grand-scale entertaining alike. “Our homes are unique—and they’re built for how people actually live,” says Beken. “That’s why NanaWall makes sense in so many of them. The flexibility, the performance, the clean lines, it fits.” — Stuart Beken, Owner of Metropolitan Custom Homes
Metropolitan isn’t interested in cookie-cutter builds. Whether a sprawling retreat with bayou views or a sleek Tudor-inspired estate, they rely on innovative solutions like residential folding glass doors to help define modern luxury.
Residential Folding Glass Doors Create Indoor-Outdoor Luxury Throughout the Seasons
In Houston’s climate, where patio dinners and poolside gatherings happen nearly year-round, being able to blend indoor and outdoor spaces isn’t just a bonus; it’s a necessity. Folding glass doors create expansive openings that erase the boundary between interior comfort and exterior serenity. These residential folding glass doors open kitchens and living areas into loggias and landscaped lawns, extending the home’s living space without compromising energy efficiency or security.
"This accordion NanaWall door transforms the kitchen and living area into an outdoor paradise with indoor amenities. Who wouldn’t want to bring the outdoors in on a gorgeous day?" — Stuart Beken, Owner of Metropolitan Custom Homes
Design Versatility: Two Favorite Systems, One Mission
Customizable folding systems make it easy for builders like Metropolitan to achieve architectural harmony. Whether working with sharp angles, curved layouts, or unusually tall openings, these systems can be configured to fit and elevate any design vision. In their projects, they’ve used a combination of energy-efficient SL60 and high-performance SL70, thermally broken wall systems, blending luxurious interior finishes with lush green views. In their Marchmont Drive home design, an SL70 system was chosen to meet the demands of scale and sophistication with its commercial-grade design for taller heights, higher wind loads, and complex configurations.
Built for Builders: Reliability, Support, and Service
For Beken and his team, NanaWall residential folding glass doors are more than a product; they’re a partner. From design to installation, our performance systems have the option of working with a NanaWall Certified Installer who understands the builder’s workflow and the homeowner’s expectations. That means fewer callbacks, more streamlined builds, and clients who are thrilled from day one. NanaWall offers both top-hung and floor supported design options. Teams can tailor any solution based on site-specific needs, ensuring the ultimate in form and function.
“A feature we added to bring the outdoors in, a NanaWall accordion-style door: It’s smooth, it flows, and brings the outdoors in. A big feature for entertaining, simple, easy, and anyone can open and close the door. It slides smoothly, and brings the whole entertainment area from outside to in!” — Stuart Beken, Owner of Metropolitan Custom Homes
Project Showcase: Iconic Builds with Residential Folding Glass Doors
Bayou Views Unfold at This Modernist Marvel
A bold, modernist Radney Road retreat on a large lot featuring four energy-efficient folding glass door systems, each customized with a matching aluminum finish and high-performance insulated glazing. The low profile saddle sill enhances weather resistance while creating a smooth transition to the outdoors. A convenient swing door within the system offers easy daily access, seamlessly connecting the expansive game room and entertainment spaces to the poolside bayou views.
The Ultimate Entertainer’s Home, Seamlessly Open
This entertainer's dream home on Brandon Way features multiple customized aluminum framed folding glass wall systems, finished to match the home’s refined palette and designed to create an expansive, open, and indoor-outdoor layout. Built with energy-efficient glazing and low profile saddle sills for smooth transitions and reliable weather resistance, these systems connect the indoor living zones to the spa-like pool, outdoor kitchen, and fireplace loggia. A convenient swing door provides effortless daily access between inside and out, perfect for hosting or casual family living.
An Estate Built for Year-Round Entertaining
This nearly 10,000-square-foot Marchmont dream estate integrates an expansive 9-panel folding glass wall system. A completely open corner space design finished in custom-matched aluminum to complement the home’s sophisticated palette. The extra-tall panels feature insulated glazing for superior energy efficiency, while the low profile saddle sill provides smooth transitions and robust weather protection. An all-season swing door within the system allows for easy daily access between the indoor game room and the outdoor pool lounge, perfectly designed for effortless, year-round entertaining.
Open Concept with Complete Customization
Two spectacular custom homes in the heart of Piney Point feature a mix of SL60 and taller SL70 aluminum folding glass wall systems, showcasing the full flexibility of NanaWall across formal dining rooms, sunrooms, and guest lounges. These Tokeneke estates feature custom-matched aluminum finishes, insulated glazing, and a variety of sill solutions, including low profile saddle and flush sills, to ensure smooth transitions and superior weather resistance. Swing doors are thoughtfully integrated into the configurations for effortless daily access, while options like simulated divided lites add architectural charm to the expansive, open layouts.
Dual Designs, One Vision of Elevated Living
Two neighboring homes on Heritage Lane showcase a sophisticated interplay of traditional and modern architecture, each integrating customized residential folding glass doors and windows that open bar areas, lounges, primary suites, and casitas to beautifully landscaped exteriors. In the Heritage II project, both the main residence and guest casita feature 5-panel large opening glass walls, finished in custom-matched aluminum with insulated glazing for enhanced energy efficiency. The home’s low profile saddle sills deliver smooth transitions and all-weather performance, while swing doors allow for everyday in-and-out access.
Where Family Living Meets Resort-Style Design
Tudor luxury meets livability in this cul-de-sac Stuckey Lane estate, where customized aluminum bifold glass doors and a folding glass window unify the gourmet kitchen, game room, and poolside loggia for effortless indoor-outdoor connection. Each system features a matching aluminum finish, insulated glazing for enhanced energy efficiency, and low profile saddle sills designed for smooth transitions and strong weather resistance. A built-in swing door provides easy year-round access, while the pass-through window enhances entertaining by making serving between the kitchen and outdoor lounge seamless and intuitive.
Final Thoughts
Metropolitan Custom Homes exemplifies what’s possible when form and function are given equal weight. Their long-standing trust in NanaWall Systems speaks volumes, not just about the product, but about the shared values between builder and brand: excellence, precision, and pushing the boundaries of what a home can be. As Houston continues to evolve, Metropolitan remains a leader in crafting spaces that blend luxury with livability. And as more homeowners and architects seek flexible, design-forward solutions, NanaWall will continue to be their trusted partner, door after door, build after build. Ready to Build Beyond the Conventional? See more stunning projects built by Metropolitan Custom Homes in their portfolio to see what’s possible when innovation meets craftsmanship.
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(Photos courtesy of Metropolitan Custom Homes)
