Opening Up Possibility: The Series 905 Multi-Slide in Action
Series 905 Multi-Slide Door Spotlight
Awake’s Series 905 Multi-Slide Door represents the pinnacle of minimalist engineering—designed to dissolve boundaries between indoors and out while delivering industry-leading performance. With interlocks as slim as ¾″ (the width of a pinky), this flagship system embodies Awake’s mantra: “less us, more view.” Massive panels—up to 96″×168″—glide effortlessly on precision roller carriages, even at heights up to 16′. And while the aesthetic impact is immediate, the technical sophistication runs deep: the Series 905 is NFRC-tested to achieve U-values as low as 0.34 (with Low-E3 and argon), proving that expansive glass and energy efficiency can coexist beautifully. This is not just a door—it’s a design solution that merges high-performance construction with breathtaking clarity.
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- Ultra-narrow Sightlines: Interlocks as thin as ¾″ maximize views.
- Huge Panel Sizes: Supports panels up to 96″×168″ (1⅜″ depth with steel).
- High Performance: NFRC U-factor 0.34 (Low-E3/argon) for energy efficiency.
- Flush Transition Options: Available Hidden sill and T-sill details for a smooth floor-to-floor indoor/outdoor threshold.
- Sleek Hardware: Integrated lock stile with only 1⅛″ sightline (or a fully recessed “Zero Lock stile ), meaning nearly no obstruction.
- Architectural Bi-Parting solutions: With four unique options to choose from and the ability to achieve a sightline as narrow as 3\4 of an inch.
Case Study: Precision House (Houston, TX)
At Precision House, a custom Houston home, Awake’s 905 Multi-Slide door helps realize a minimalist, staycation-like retreat. Architects Studio Met and builder Modern Edge Build reimagined this home around an open floor plan that “blurs the boundary between interior and exterior”. Awake’s ultra-thin 905 glazing was specified to flood the living space with daylight and support the home’s efficiency goals. In fact, as Awake notes, “clean, minimal-framed glazing systems” in this project bring sunlight deep indoors while boosting insulation and energy efficiency. A flush-track 905 multi-slide door now lines the kitchen wall, opening seamlessly to the patio. With its hidden sill and narrow profiles, the door creates a continuous flow to the outdoors – exactly the fluid indoor/outdoor connection the owners envisioned. This hardware choice – “thoughtfully selected to meet both the aesthetic ambition… and the performance standards” – underlines how Awake helped marry Modern Edge’s minimalist design with strict energy targets.
Case Study: Myers Boat House (Somers, MT)
On Flathead Lake, the Myers Boat House project put the 905 system to work in a wild setting. This one-of-a-kind boathouse was “designed to be both functional and breathtakingly beautiful,” with a panoramic lake view as its focal point. To “fully embrace the stunning lake and mountain views”, every frame was specified ultra-slim. Awake supplied a 905 Series multi-slide door on the lakeside elevation, precisely positioned so it can slide away and merge the living space with the natural surroundings. The result is a glass wall that (when open) truly connects boathouse and water. Even closed, the 905’s ¾″ interlocks and minimal “zero stile” hardware yield almost no visible frame, giving occupants an unobstructed view. This configuration lets the homeowner transition “effortlessly from a day on the water to a beautifully designed retreat”, just as the architects intended. Despite the custom scope (curved stair window and wind loads), the door handles large panels with ease, while its all-aluminum construction stands up to the lakefront elements.
Awake’s Minimalist Ethos and Purpose
Awake Window & Door Co. builds every product around the same principle – guide your eye to the view. As our homepage proclaims, “Less us. More view.”. Every corner and component of the Series 905 echoes that ethos: from its pencil-thin 0.75″ interlocks to its hidden handles and flush thresholds. The result is a clean, contemporary aesthetic that architects praise as “the best window & door products… to achieve [a] minimal design”. Beyond design, Awake is equally driven by purpose. This high-tech door is also a product of Awake’s social mission: they employ and train formerly incarcerated workers, aiming to “break cycles of poverty” while crafting top-tier products. In other words, the Series 905 not only raises the bar for performance and beauty – it’s built on a purpose-driven manufacturing foundation.