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Case Study: Sylvia Park Galleria
A smart, stylish upgrade to New Zealand’s largest mall—the CS AutoCav delivers seamless, hygienic access with automated sliding doors at Sylvia Park’s Galleria.
Sylvia Park Galleria
Project: Sylvia Park Galleria
Architects: Product X, Buchan Auckland Studio
Contractor: Naylor Love
Products: CS AutoCav, CS Alusealed, CS Frameless Glass Door, CS NewYorker
Innovative Automatic Doors at Sylvia Park Galleria Redefine Public Facility Design
When it comes to public infrastructure, forward-thinking design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about delivering safety, hygiene, accessibility, and a seamless user experience. And that’s exactly what was achieved utilising CS Cavity Sliders’ innovative CS AutoCav sliding door systems at the newly expanded Sylvia Park Galleria in Auckland, New Zealand.
As the design and construction industries continue to prioritise future-ready solutions, builders look to modern cavity slider systems to transform public facilities into functional and inclusive spaces for all.
The Challenge
Designing Inclusive Retail Environments for Expanding Public Spaces
Sylvia Park’s Level 1 expansion, “The Galleria,” launched in October 2020 and marked a major milestone in Kiwi Property’s vision for a world-class shopping destination. The Galleria introduced:
- 50+ new local and international stores
- 250 retailers under one roof, re-establishing Sylvia Park as New Zealand’s largest mall
Alongside retail expansion came a crucial focus on public amenity design—ensuring that high-traffic spaces like restrooms and family facilities reflected the centre’s vision for world-class excellence. That’s where CS Cavity Sliders stepped in.
The Solution
CS Cavity Sliders, Trusted Sliding Door Industry Partner
CS Cavity Sliders supplied multiple automated cavity sliders for the mall extension, working closely with the design team to ensure technical accuracy and the aesthetic look they wanted. This required multiple site meetings, site measures, and drawing reviews until every last detail was clearly defined.
The CS AutoCav systems weren’t just ‘off the shelf.’ Every aspect was carefully tailored to meet the project’s unique requirements—from the visual finish to the way the doors integrate with other architectural elements in the space.
A One-Stop Shop for Sliding Door Solutions
To elevate the mall’s restrooms and family facilities, the architects specified:
AutoCav WC provides reliable, hands-free operation in public toilets and family rooms, and is fitted with Alusealed Detail for enhanced durability and structural rigidity, ideal for over-height doors.
Frameless Glass Doors with a frosted detail that helps ensure privacy, as well as offering a sleek and modern look.
New Yorker Doors low-maintenance, aluminium door that contributes to a contemporary aesthetic
This attention to detail is part of what sets CS Cavity Sliders apart. For commercial projects where precision, performance, and presentation matter, the CS AutoCav delivers on all fronts.
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Automatic Sliding Doors Facilitate a Safer and Smarter User Experience
CS AutoCav WC
Several automatic sliding door systems were installed throughout the Galleria’s expansion. The particular model selected was the CS AutoCav WC. The CS AutoCav WC is a fully automated cavity sliding door system designed specifically to meet the challenges of high-use public toilets.
The AutoCav is touch-free and sensor-driven. Its smart automation minimises contact points, helping prevent the spread of germs and improving overall hygiene. The unit’s control panel clearly indicates when the toilet is occupied or available, enhancing usability.
Accessibility Standards for Automatic Sliding Doors
CS AutoCav units are designed to comply with accessibility and safety standards. All AutoCav units include integrated safety beam sensors that detect any obstructions in the door’s path—ensuring secure, user-friendly operation for everyone, including those with mobility aids or prams.
In public facilities, accessibility is essential. CS AutoCav sliding doors offer more clearance and are easier to operate for those with limited mobility. By eliminating the need to push or pull, automatic doors provide ease of use for all visitors—creating inclusive public amenities.
Durable and Low-Maintenance Jamb Details
The CS AutoCav units installed at Sylvia Park feature CS AluSealed jamb details—a pre-finished high-strength aluminium jamb that is ideal for commercial environments or where an over-height door solution is required. These aluminium jambs are extremely robust and were finished with anodised black coating to match the contemporary design of the space.
Sleek Privacy with CS Frameless Glass Doors at Sylvia Park
For that clean and contemporary design, many of the CS AutoCavs in the Galleria were installed with frameless frosted glass doors.
The result? A light, spacious atmosphere that still offers privacy. The CS Frameless Glass Door with the frosted glass option strikes the perfect balance between openness and privacy, ideal for both restroom and family room facilities.
CS NewYorker Door: A Stylish, Low-Maintenance Option for AutoCav Systems
The other AutoCav units used the popular CS New Yorker Door, featuring glass panels framed with aluminium.
Like the frameless options, the CS NewYorker door not only delivers a sleek modern look that can be customised to suit a variety of design palettes, but also its aluminium construction makes it a low-maintenance and durable option
Automatic Sliding Doors: Future-Proof Public Facility Design
As expectations around cleanliness, accessibility, and design integration rise, solutions like the CS AutoCav help forward-thinking teams stay ahead. CS Cavity Sliders’ automatic door system supports both form and function: it’s a high-quality, easy-maintenance, and serviceable product that meets modern accessibility standards and elevates user experience.
At its core, the automatic door installation at Sylvia Park reflects a broader trend in architecture and construction: innovation through integration. By embedding smart, hygienic, and customisable sliding door solutions into public spaces, these facilities become not just functional—but also welcoming.
The CS AutoCav system exemplifies this approach, offering an ideal solution for public, commercial, and mixed-use developments across the world—particularly in high-traffic environments such as shopping centres, transport hubs, healthcare clinics, and hospitality venues.
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