ARCHITECT: MCCLEAN DESIGN

HD/PD 1500

THE MINIMAL FRAME HINGE + PIVOT

Architectural Details

FULL FRAME, BIG VIEWS

A state-of-the-art hinged and pivot system that elevates the structural expression of aluminum, enabling refined, full-framed door assemblies with some of the thinnest profiles on the market. Unlike conventional swing doors, the 1500 Series uses its 2-1/2" sash profile as a unified structural frame, while concealed glass stops and continuous cover caps create a seamless, uninterrupted perimeter.

This design removes the visual clutter typical of traditional aluminum door construction, allowing the sash to read as a clean, modern band that integrates effortlessly into its architectural setting. By resolving the frame with true mitered corners, the 1500 Series echoes the craftsmanship of high-end, fabricated window and door systems, delivering a purity of form uncommon in contemporary hinged solutions.

Its fully framed geometry maintains a consistent, disciplined silhouette around the entire leaf, creating a balanced and intentional aesthetic that remains nearly impossible to replicate.

A door system engineered not only to perform — but to elevate the language of minimal architecture.

SERIES OPTIONS

THE 2.5" STILE AND RAIL

A Fully Framed Statement of Modern Craft

The 1500 Series Hinged / Pivot Door represents a new standard for full-framed minimal systems—an elevated sash design built around an exceptionally slim 2-1/2" profile that remains one of the thinnest aluminum door frames in its class. Its proportions create a disciplined, architectural border around the leaf, offering clarity and strength without compromising the minimalist aesthetic.

What sets the 1500 Series apart is its seamless integration of form and function. Concealed glass stops and continuous perimeter cover caps unify the sash into a clean, uninterrupted frame, while true mitered corners echo the craftsmanship of traditional, high-end fabricated window systems. The result is a door with both visual refinement and structural intention—precise in its lines, elegant in its execution.

Engineered for performance as much as purity, the system accommodates both water-return thresholds for exterior conditions and threshold-less applications for interior or transitional environments. Whether designed for weather exposure or flush, seamless floor integration, the 1500 Series maintains its minimal profile without sacrificing drainage, durability, or architectural continuity.

Its craft is thoughtful.
Its versatility is deliberate.
And its design language carries the unmistakable signature of elevated minimalism.

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Steel Essence™ Components

Grids, Casings, and Details Crafted With the Discipline of Steel

The Steel Essence™ module brings a curated suite of components that elevate any 1500 Series door into a steel-inspired architectural piece. Each element is designed with the precision, proportion, and visual weight of true steel fabrication—recreated through advanced aluminum engineering.

The simulated steel grids are extruded with intentional depth and crisp edges, creating the dimensional shadow lines that define traditional steel systems. Each grid intersection is secured with manufactured cross-clamps, delivering a tactile authenticity and a mechanical honesty that feels crafted rather than assembled. Whether configured in classic divided-light patterns or more modern expressions, the grids maintain perfect alignment and structural clarity across the entire sash.

Complementing the grid work, the Steel Essence™ lock casings are developed with sculpted geometry and tapered transitions that reflect the sophistication of handcrafted steel hardware. Concealed mortice-fit detailing gives the hardware a grounded, substantial feel, while the clean perimeter edges reinforce the minimal, steel-forward aesthetic.

Even the applied exterior profiles are engineered to read as true steel—from the controlled reveal depth to the consistent banding that traces the frame. These components introduce a richness and complexity that adapt effortlessly to the 1500 Series, transforming the door from a pure minimal frame into a steel-inspired statement.

Steel Essence™ is more than an overlay;
it is a system of details that celebrate proportion, craftsmanship, and architectural intent— bringing the soul of steel into the precision of aluminum.