Conventional automatic swing doors and standard commercial door systems quickly became incompatible with the design intent.

Some issues were:

• Visual interruption in glass-heavy elevations 
• Spatial inefficiency due to swing clearance requirements 
• Limitations in high-design, open-plan layouts 
• Reduced flexibility in zoning and circulation planning 

In a building where every line of sight mattered, even small architectural interruptions became significant design compromises.

The project required a different category of solution: one that could disappear into the architecture itself.

This is where the CS AutoCav automatic pocket door system became central to the project strategy.

At the time of installation, the project utilized the CS AutoCav Commercial, the predecessor of what is now called the CS AutoCav Pro. The system is designed for commercial spaces, with expanded automation control, integration capability, and design flexibility.

What made the system essential was not just automation but its ability to disappear into the architecture.

The recessed pocket door design allows door panels to fully retract into the wall cavity, ensuring that when open, they become invisible from sight. This preserved uninterrupted sightlines across large interior spans and maintained the purity of the architectural glazing strategy.

While many automatic door systems exist in the commercial market, the project requirements demanded a level of customization that went beyond standard offerings.

The project team required precise control over:

• Door behavior across different zones 
• Integration with building management systems 
• Security and access control logic 
• Architectural constraints across multiple floor plates 
• Aesthetic consistency across highly visible spaces 

After evaluating leading global manufacturers, the project team determined that no other automatic sliding door provider could deliver the required level of customization and system flexibility.

The CS AutoCav system was ultimately selected as the only solution capable of aligning with both the architectural vision and the operational requirements of a high-security financial headquarters.

Throughout the building, the CS AutoCav Pro was integrated into the broader smart building ecosystem. These systems were coordinated through building management infrastructure (BMS) to support:

• Secure employee credential zones 
• Controlled executive access areas 
• Flexible meeting room scheduling environments 
• Wellness and private support spaces 

For projects requiring greater flexibility, the AutoCav Pro offers extended cabling options that simplify integration across large floorplates and complex office layouts. Dry-wire inputs can be configured to hold doors open or hold doors closed based on operational requirements, allowing doors to respond intelligently to security schedules, occupancy conditions, and building events.

In the event of a power outage, the system's battery-backed power cart helps maintain operation, ensuring critical access points remain functional when needed most. The AutoCav Pro can also be connected directly to fire alarm systems, allowing doors to automatically respond according to emergency life-safety protocols.

This level of customization enables architects, security consultants, and facility managers to specify automatic pocket doors that actively support building operations, rather than simply providing automated opening and closing functions.

Beyond design and aesthetics, system reliability was essential.

The CS AutoCav system was designed with emergency resilience in mind, including:

• Up to 3 days of backup battery operation 

• Manual override capability for emergency egress 

• Fail-safe functionality during power interruption 

This ensured that even in unexpected conditions, the building maintained safe and controlled access.

Another essential requirement in this New York headquarters project was acoustic control in high-traffic, high-function areas.

To meet this requirement, the CS SoundStop Cavity Slider frame was custom-ordered from New Zealand to pair with the CS AutoCav Pro, enabling integrated automation with high-performance acoustic separation. When paired with lead-lined panels, the system achieves an STC rating of up to 43, delivering sound insulation comparable to solid-core doors while maintaining the spatial flexibility of a sliding pocket system. 

Selected areas of the building incorporated acoustic-sensitive design zones, including:

• Executive offices 
• Conference rooms 
• Focus workspaces 
• Phone and private consultation rooms 
• Wellness and decompression spaces 

The combination of automated pocket doors and acoustic treatment systems allowed the project to achieve a rare balance: open architectural transparency with controlled acoustic separation.