WHY THIS ENGINEERING MATTERS
- Anticipates: The outward “pull” of curved doors that causes standard hinges to shear.
- Stabilizes: The central door gap even when the unit is fully loaded with heavy winter couture.
- Delivers: A grand architectural statement that operates with the precision of a bank vault.
“Concerns at this scale are not aesthetic preferences — they are architectural instincts.”
In spatial compositions where furniture must operate with architectural authority rather than decorative intent, this system is designed to read as a resolved presence—visually disciplined at the primary sightline, stable at the structural logic, and fully adaptable to the spatial hierarchy of its environment.
Engineering Foresight
The development of this system began with the assumption that Vector Shear would eventually compromise the alignment of the four central doors. On a curved (serpentine) plane, gravity does not just pull doors down; it pulls them outward. Rather than relying on standard cabinetry hardware, the design neutralizes this force by integrating the OE-Vector™ Hinge Logic.
This utilizes reinforced mounting plates anchored deep into the OE-Span™ structural core, rather than just the surface veneer. This intervention interrupts the failure path, ensuring the complex shaped mirrors remain perfectly aligned relative to the gilded frame.
Technically, the Rococo White Gold Curved Wardrobe is conceived as a freestanding wall system within our Bedroom Collection. Unlike fitted millwork, it retains its structural independence but requires specific floor-levelling protocols during installation.
Project-Specific Interpretation
[SIMULATION]: In a recent commission for a Luxury Villa in Doha, the design was adapted to accommodate a post-tensioned concrete slab that exhibited slight deflection. The system utilized an integrated sub-plinth with adjustable levellers hidden behind the decorative gold base skirt. This allowed the installers to “dial out” the floor variance, ensuring the 2.4-meter tall doors swung freely without binding at the crest.
Structural Scalability & Material Behaviour
The interplay between the rigid lacquer and the expansive mirror glass is managed through isolation layers.
- Mirror Integration: The shaped mirrors are “floating” within the rebates, cushioned by silicone gaskets to prevent stress fractures if the wood expands during humidity spikes.
- Finish Continuity: The Pearl White Lacquer is applied in a dust-free environment and cured to a hardness that resists the micro-abrasions common in high-traffic dressing areas.
- Base Load Path: While the feet appear decorative, the load is actually transferred through a hidden internal steel rail, preventing the carved scrollwork from snapping under the cabinet’s dead weight.
Engineering Specifications (Reference)
| Structural System | OE-Span™ Torsion-Resistant Core |
| Primary Function | Neutralization of Vector Shear |
| Joinery | Reinforced Dowel & Cam |
| Specification Freeze | Confirmed at CAD Sign-Off |
OEM & Bespoke Services
- Full CAD & Shop Drawing Coordination
- Internal Config (Hanging/Shelving/Drawers) Customization
- Site Access Verification (Knock-down construction available)
- Contact our Atelier for Technical Specification
This is typically selected by clients who prefer to decide once — and never revisit the decision.
Technical Disclaimer: Due to the sheer size of the door panels, service elevator dimensions must be verified prior to production. Disassembly logic is included in the base specification.
