Ben Brocklesby, Director at Origin, the UK’s leading manufacturer of luxury aluminium windows and doors, discusses the company’s new external door, which has been designed to make a bold statement in any architectural setting.

The Soho External Door is the first of Origin’s new generation of products. Inspired by the neighbourhood nestled in the heart of Manhattan, which is famed for its creativity, culture and imagination, the state-of-the-art bi-fold and French door system features highly sought-after glazing bars and ultra-slim sightlines. Not only does it look distinctive, but it is 2025 Future Homes compliant – a year ahead of the new building regulations. With a cutting-edge steel-look design and unrivalled levels of thermal efficiency, it’s an all-round game-changing product for those specifying residential or commercial properties.

Unparalleled performance
The new Soho External Door represents the pinnacle of fenestration by flawlessly combining stunning aesthetics with unparalleled security, quality, and thermal performance. Designed in-house at Origin and meticulously handcrafted in the UK to customers’ exact specifications, this new exterior aluminium door sets the new standard for excellence.

Tailored aesthetics
The door allows clients to personalise their glazing bar configuration to complement their property. Glazing bars can be added to create a heritage-style design, or architects can specify fewer to evoke an industrial/minimalist feel. This flexibility ensures that the door looks at home in any interior setting.

Thoughtful construction for expansive views
Produced from the highest-grade aluminium, known for its strong yet lightweight qualities, the Soho External Door supports large expanses of glass with ultra-slim sightlines of just 36mm. Together, this ensures natural light can flood into a property and creates a seamless connection between internal and external spaces.

Exceeding energy efficiency standards
Designed to meet the stringent demands of the UK market, the door achieves superior weather ratings and is already 2025 Future Homes Standard compliant. With U-values as low as 0.8 W/m²K, the door ensures optimum energy efficiency. State-of-the-art weathertight seals further guarantee protection from the elements, ensuring rooms maintain comfortable interior temperatures in all weather conditions.

Final thoughts
The Soho External Door is completely unrivalled because it was designed that way. From product build quality and performance to aesthetics and security, each element has been carefully considered and designed to ensure each door is loved for decades to come. It represents a new era for fenestration, and with more product launches planned for 2024, Origin promises an exciting year.

Contact Details
The Soho External Door is now available. Please get in touch with Origin to find out more.