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Writer's Studio

Arlington, VA

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SL70

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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Charlotte Pool Cabana

This Charlotte pool cabana uses NanaWall systems to make a compact retreat feel larger while creating a destination for family gatherings.

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“NanaWall custom folding doors were the perfect door system solution where a welcoming feature was needed to act as a portal into the creative and magical world of the architect and artist team.”

— Alberto Latorre Architecture, Co.

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