Writer's Studio

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Product

SL70

Application

ADU

Architect

Bulent Baydar - Harrison Design

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Open‑corner accordion patio doors in Virginia writer’s studio ADU enable seamless indoor‑outdoor flow

Backyard Writer’s Studio Shines with Folding Glass Doors

What made this 400 sq. ft. compact writer’s retreat go viral
Why folding glass doors are ideal for small, modern workspaces
How to design an ADU that dissolves the barrier between indoors and nature

What started as a simple request for a quiet place to write has evolved into one of the most admired ADU designs worldwide—and a perfect example of the transformative effects of folding glass doors. Created by Bulent Bayar, AIA of Harrison Design, for a skilled screenwriter in Arlington, Virginia, the 400-square-foot studio has captivated architects, renovators, and remote workers everywhere.

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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.

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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.

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“The [folding] door accomplished the goals of having windows, natural light, and an open flow between the pool house and the pool,” says PSW. “Additionally, the NanaWall system’s ability to open and fold allows for optimal traffic flow from the pool into the pool house.” – PSW