Nanawall, a brand that has become synonymous with the category of large opening glass walls, offers a different mechanic. Instead of two heavy panels sliding past one another, these systems utilize a series of panels that slide and stack neatly to the side, or disappear entirely into a wall pocket. When closed, they offer a floor-to-ceiling panoramic view. When open, they turn a living room into a veranda.
"The traditional sliding door is a compromise," says a local architect who specializes in North Shore renovations. "It tells you where the house ends and the yard begins. The Nanawall erases that sentence." nanawall wilmette
This is the magic of the modern "opening glass wall," and in the North Shore enclave of Wilmette, it has become the most coveted architectural signature of the decade. While the village is steeped in history—known for its brick-paved streets and the majestic Bahá'í House of Worship—a quiet revolution has been taking place within its residential footprint. The culprit? Nanawall. Nanawall, a brand that has become synonymous with
Nanawall, a brand that has become synonymous with the category of large opening glass walls, offers a different mechanic. Instead of two heavy panels sliding past one another, these systems utilize a series of panels that slide and stack neatly to the side, or disappear entirely into a wall pocket. When closed, they offer a floor-to-ceiling panoramic view. When open, they turn a living room into a veranda.
"The traditional sliding door is a compromise," says a local architect who specializes in North Shore renovations. "It tells you where the house ends and the yard begins. The Nanawall erases that sentence."
This is the magic of the modern "opening glass wall," and in the North Shore enclave of Wilmette, it has become the most coveted architectural signature of the decade. While the village is steeped in history—known for its brick-paved streets and the majestic Bahá'í House of Worship—a quiet revolution has been taking place within its residential footprint. The culprit? Nanawall.
