NanaAwards 2025: And The Winners Are...
ADU | Bedford Barn Renovation
This underused 19th-century barn ADU was reimagined as an extension of a New York family’s living space. Bifold doors, styled with simulated divided lites, flood natural light into the space, designed by SPG Architects, with abundant light and fresh air, offering an ideal space for lounging and entertaining.
Kitchen/Dining | Lumenhaus
When the folding glass doors at this California home open, the outdoor living space effortlessly becomes an extension of the home. Designed by Brad Cox Architect, the opening also enhanced the mood and comfort of the dining room and kitchen.
Living Room | Arlington Retreat
This Tennessee living room, built by The Dave Moore Companies, achieves seamless indoor-outdoor living and the goal of a multi-seasonal space for day-to-day social events. Bifold doors at each end connect the home to the outdoor amenities for effortless entertaining.
Mountain Home | Rustic River Lodge
Celebrating the natural beauty of this Tennessee site, Home Design Works envisioned a timeless mountain home to foster connection and comfort. Two bifold door systems in open corner configurations honor the view while connecting the interiors to the outdoor living spaces.
Patio/Deck | Lakehouse Conservatory
Seeking a space where their plants could thrive and connect with the environment, these Virginia homeowners opted for a disappearing folding glass door in their conservatory. Designed by DuBro Architects and Builders, the space connects to an extensive outdoor deck for indoor-outdoor living.
Pool House | Cape Cod Pool Cabana
Drawing inspiration from the topography, this Cape Cod project was designed to create open, transparent structures that nestle in the trees and hover above the land. Designed by Doreve Nicholaeff Architecture, the pool house and yoga studio integrate the outdoors with adaptable NanaWall folding glass doors.
Remodel | Monteagle Retreat
With a design that emphasizes both gathering and retreat, this Tennessee home remodel created inviting spaces for connection as well as quiet corners for reflection. A NanaWall folding glass door creates flexible entertaining spaces oriented towards panoramic mountain views to create a “truly wonderful haven.”
Waterfront | Saratoga Beach House
The design of this waterfront British Columbia residence was influenced by living at the ocean, surrounded by the beauty of the natural landscape. NanaWall sliding glass doors were ideal to achieve this indoor-outdoor connection while protecting interiors from severe storms and chilly weather.
Arts & Events | Jacob's Pillow
A celebration of movement, space, and connection, the Doris Duke Theater in Massachusetts, designed by Mecanoo, blurs the lines between indoors and out with folding glass walls. The doors create a flexible event venue that evokes the feeling of movement in space throughout.
Education | St. Bonaventure Catholic School
The vision at this Florida school was to transform an existing educational space by partitioning it by function and group size, utilizing a folding glass wall. The result is adaptable classrooms that keep the feel of the big room while allowing more natural light to fill the spaces.
Hospitality | The Beach Restaurant
Allowing guests to see, feel, and hear the outdoors, this Colorado riverside restaurant immerses itself in its natural environment with flexible folding glass walls. Offering a memorable hospitality experience, the restaurant allows guests to enjoy a great meal al fresco throughout the year.
Office | GFO
The GFO building in North Carolina, designed by LS3P Associates, stands as a private sanctuary, thoughtfully designed to cater to work, entertainment, and leisure. Key to the office design are folding glass doors that maintain a connection with the surrounding natural environment.
Retail | Restoration Hardware - Raleigh
Blending the trendy North Hills skyline with the high-end home fashion and design elements that RH is known for, expansive folding glass door systems open this North Carolina rooftop restaurant outdoors. Completed by CCWG, the retail and dining space offers a relaxed and intimate dining atmosphere.
ADU: Ludington Barn Revival
The vision for this Michigan project was to make something out of the ordinary for a 100-year-old barn. Designed and built by Marzenie Signature Homes, the reimagined ADU seamlessly incorporates a folding glass door to blend the outdoor space with the rustic old-world interior.
Kitchen/Dining: Hillside Playhouse
At this Washington home, the deck was designed by Odd Lot Design to be an extension of the kitchen with a striking, curved wood framed folding glass door. Despite its small footprint, the kitchen now feels larger, brighter, and more connected to the outdoor environment.
Living Room: Woodland Serenity
To create a seamless visual and emotional connection with nature, Craig Tuttle Construction utilized wood framed bifold doors to frame the tree canopy and greenery in this Nebraska living room. The result is a celebration of simplicity and warm minimalism.
Mountain Home: Gozzer Ranch Estate
Gayteway Custom Homes designed this mountain home to have the ultimate indoor-outdoor experience and to connect to its beautiful surroundings. Key to the design is a sleek folding glass door that creates an impressive architectural opening to the large patio, pool, and the beauty of Gozzer Ranch in Idaho.
Patio/Deck: Crescent Beach
What began as a minor bathroom remodel quickly evolved into a complete reimagining, by Monokrom Studio, of a beloved family’s British Columbia home. In the living room, a disappearing wood framed stacking glass door system was specified to create flexible spaces for effortless daily indoor-outdoor living.
Pool House: Azure Pool Cabana
Evoking the appeal of a four-season room, this Ohio pool house/cabana opens to an impressive pool and backyard via three folding glass door systems. The space, designed by The 4M Company, has become the centerpiece, offering magnificent views and a relaxing environment.
Remodel: Charred Wood & Glass House
The vision for this Illinois home remodel was to reconnect the historic home to its impressive tree-filled yard while creating a welcoming entertaining space. Moss Design chose a NanaWall bifold door to connect the home to the outdoors, maximize light, and expand the entertaining spaces effortlessly.
Waterfront: Sunshine Coast Retreat
Embracing a holistic connection to the Sechelt Inlet, this British Columbia waterfront home brings the outside in through color, materials, and a NanaWall bifold glass door. When open, the home is flooded with the fresh scents, natural breezes, and prime views of the landscape.
Arts & Events: Wellfield Botanic Gardens
The Visitor Center at Wellfield Botanic Gardens in Indiana, envisioned by Arkos Design, celebrates its setting by embracing biophilic elements and maximizing the connection to nature. In the event rooms, frameless bifold doors offer optimal transparency and a 180-degree experience of the surrounding gardens.
Education: Susquehannock High School
Beers + Hoffman Architecture envisioned the Commons Area to serve as the heart of this Pennsylvania high school, complete with a folding glass door for optimal connectivity. The bifold door maintains clean sightlines, allowing students and guests a view into the media center to emphasize its importance.
Hospitality: Marriott Sawgrass Cabana Club
Celebrating the beauty of the beach and ocean while creating a harmonious blend between indoor and outdoor dining, this Florida restaurant evokes pure elegance. Completed by Petrie Construction LLC, the hospitality space opens via multiple folding glass doors for an immersive experience.
Office: Universal Design Associates
The vision for this Indiana office was to create a dynamic and flexible environment reflecting the collaborative spirit of the architectural and engineering firm. Key to the design is a bifold door that elevates the functionality and aesthetic of the space.
Retail: Arhaus - Wexford
Creating an open-air retail environment where guests can seamlessly experience both indoor and outdoor elements while shopping, this Pennsylvania Arhaus location, designed by Onyx Creative, utilizes folding glass windows for a continuous connection to the outdoors while accommodating Arhaus’ signature design features.
Built in the remote beauty of the Cascade Mountains, this Washington prefab mountain home was built for a “ski-in and ski-out” lifestyle. Designed by Grouparchitect, folding glass doors create two all-season covered Juliet balconies to maximize views and create an indoor-outdoor environment.
This South Carolina chapel creates a traditional and classic space while incorporating modern elements like sleek folding glass doors. These flexible doors open the events venue to abundant natural light and the beauty of the outdoors surrounding it.
Creating a “chef-centric” kitchen, the homeowners at this Pennsylvania home transformed a conventional counter into a functional pass-through folding window. The space now offers a commercial-grade kitchen for guest chef events with an outdoor dining experience.
Immersing children in an imaginative underwater seascape, this California educational space perfectly blends indoor learning with outdoor play. Central to its design, a folding glass door opens to a safe outdoor play area while filling the space with natural light and making the room feel spacious.
Overlooking the stunning blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean, this New Jersey waterfront residence, completed by Mclaughlin Construction, opens its living spaces via two expansive cero minimal sliding glass walls to create seamless indoor-outdoor living and connect with the calming coastal environment.
Being a Michigan summer camp destination, Camp Geneva, envisioned by Gen1 Architectural Group, creates a space that captures the wonder of being outdoors. Flexible design elements like a folding glass door provide a welcoming community events space that can be used year-round.
Aiming to modernize their traditional Spanish Mediterranean home, these Florida homeowners remodeled their living room to maximize the breathtaking lake views, light, and fresh air. Sleek, 10-foot-tall minimal sliding glass walls have truly redefined their home experience with seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Optimizing a historic log structure with natural light, a bifold door system alongside a folding window system create the ideal space to enjoy the outdoors while creating lasting memories. Designed by Klein Architecture, the Oregon mountain home is now filled with light, views, and fresh mountain air.
Offering a creative space to host events at the entrance of this Colorado IKEA, this multifunctional room, designed by IKEA Centennial, utilizes an open corner frameless stacking door design for optimal flexibility. From seasonal crafts to food demonstrations, the space engages customers in a welcoming, unique retail atmosphere.
Built by London Design Build for homeowners who are avid entertainers, this Washington home blends luxury, comfort, and a seamless flow with bifold patio doors. The outdoor patio lounge and dining area seamlessly integrates with the interior for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
