Main Public Entrance
Connect the arrival area with the mall concourse. Review two-way movement, group arrivals, the glass facade, outdoor exposure and the space people enter immediately beyond the door.
Shopping Mall Entrance Planning
Automatic Doors for Shopping Malls
Plan each mall entrance around the people using it, the space available and the way the building operates. SEPPES helps project teams review sliding and revolving door options, coordinate system requirements and define the supply scope.
- Customer Flow
- Entrance Space
- Daily Operation
Entrance Roles
Plan Each Entrance Around Its Role
Begin with the route people take into the building. Main entrances, parking connections and after-hours routes can call for different door and control decisions.
Secondary & Parking Connections
Follow the route from parking or a side approach into the mall. Check crossing traffic, turning space and the passage needed by shoppers with strollers, wheelchairs or carts.
After-Hours Access
Identify which entrances remain in use for staff, cleaning teams or late-opening tenants. Agree who can release each door and how the route changes when public access ends.
Look at the Connection From Both Sides
Check the approach, sightlines and clear space between parking and the concourse. Confirm any separation requirements for the location with the project team.
Customer Movement
Plan for Peak Shopping Traffic
Describe how people actually use each entrance, then translate those conditions into selection and coordination inputs.
Concentrated arrivals
Describe weekend, holiday and event peaks, including group arrivals and queues. Review demand at each entrance together with the route through the concourse.
Different people, different movement
Include children, older visitors, wheelchairs, strollers and shopping carts in the entrance brief. Confirm clear passage, approach space and turning room on both sides.
People passing beside the door
Separate intended entry from movement across the frontage. Coordinate activation and presence sensing with the actual approach and the selected controller.
An opening shared with the facade
Check the structural opening, fixed glass, leaf travel, header support and floor conditions together. Nominal door width alone does not establish usable passage.
Changing operating needs
Record normal shopping hours, restricted access, cleaning and maintenance periods. Each mode needs an agreed control method and a named person responsible for its use.
Door Selection
Choose a Door Direction for Each Entrance
Compare the opening, movement and operating concept before refining a product configuration. The two directions below address different entrance conditions.
Start with the direct route
Commercial Automatic Sliding Doors
Review sliding doors first where shoppers need a direct route through the entrance and the facade offers suitable space for the moving leaves.
- Clear opening accommodates the intended pedestrian and cart movement
- Side travel, fixed panels and leaf construction fit the opening
- Activation and presence sensing follow the approach routes
- Operating modes, locking and installation scope are coordinated
Evaluate for a suitable main entrance
Automatic Revolving Door
Consider a revolving entrance where the building concept calls for a rotating passage and closer attention to outdoor air exchange at the main arrival point.
- Exterior approach and interior circulation accommodate the footprint
- Group arrivals, carts and user movement inform the configuration
- Adjacent accessible and escape routes are reviewed by the project team
- Floor, canopy, facade, sensing and operating requirements are confirmed
Revolving-door selection depends on the footprint, user movement and adjacent routes. Capacity, environmental performance and project requirements must be confirmed for the proposed configuration.
Bi-Parting Layout
For a central opening, verify travel space on both sides and the required clear passage.
Review Bi-Parting DoorsTelescopic Layout
Where side stacking space is constrained, review a telescopic arrangement against leaf geometry and clear opening.
Review Telescopic DoorsSystems & Daily Operation
Coordinate Sensors, Controls and Operating Modes
Bring the door supplier, facade contractor, installer and facilities team into the same discussion. Confirm the control sequence and who provides, connects and verifies each interface.
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Header & Operator Access
Coordinate supports, operator space, power and access for inspection before the surrounding finishes are closed.
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Activation & Presence Sensing
Review sensor functions, positions and controller responses against the approach and moving-leaf arrangement.
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Surrounding Installation Space
Confirm side conditions, leaf travel, fixed glazing and maintenance clearance in the actual drawings.
Open for Shopping
Coordinate activation directions and presence monitoring with people approaching, pausing or passing across the entrance.
Peak Periods
Review group arrivals, queuing and the operating settings needed for the actual entrance. Confirm them during project selection and commissioning.
After Closing
Define which routes remain available, who authorizes access and how locks, door controls and any building interface respond.
Service & Maintenance
Allow access to the header and selected components. Agree how staff isolate the work area and manage an alternative route.
Power or Alarm Events
Specify required responses, signal ownership and verification responsibilities. Emergency interfaces and escape arrangements require project-specific confirmation.
Project Experience
Review Shopping Center Entrance Projects
Explore how sliding and revolving entrances were applied in these two projects, including their requirements and supplied systems.
Shopping Center Sliding Entrance
The shopping center needed a glass entrance for continuous two-way customer movement, including families, strollers and wheelchairs. A commercial bi-parting sliding system was supplied with aluminum-framed leaves, activation and presence sensing, and controls coordinated for that project.
The recorded outcome describes a direct passage for mixed shopping traffic and an entrance coordinated with the glass facade. See the case for its supplied scope; a new project needs its own configuration review.
View the Shopping Center Sliding Door ProjectShopping Mall Revolving Entrance
This mall main entrance was planned for changing pedestrian volumes and extended business hours. Its revolving system included a programmable controller, activation and presence sensing, adjustable operation and project-specific service and locking arrangements.
The case records organized shopper movement and reduced direct outdoor air entry at the entrance. These qualitative results describe this project; they do not establish a capacity or energy-saving figure for other entrances.
View the Shopping Mall Revolving Door ProjectProject Coordination
From Entrance Schedule to Supply Proposal
A shared entrance schedule gives the buyer and each project trade a clear reference from early review through drawing confirmation.
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Map the Entrances
Give each opening an ID, location, purpose and quantity so the team can discuss the same entrance.
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Review the Conditions
Check dimensions, traffic, door direction, sensors, controls and installation conditions for each ID.
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Define the Supply
Agree the complete-door scope, exclusions and site responsibilities. Identify the earlier order for any spare-part request.
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Confirm the Proposal
Review the configuration, quotation, drawings and interfaces together before production.
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Prepare for Delivery
Coordinate production, quality checks, packing and support according to the agreed project scope.
Agree the Supply and Support Scope
SEPPES supports complete door packages, operator systems, selected components and OEM/ODM requirements. Confirm included items and site responsibilities in the proposal. Replaceable spare parts, online installation guidance and remote troubleshooting can support the agreed scope.
Prepare Your Project
What to Share for a Mall Entrance Review
Start with the information you already have. Identify dimensions or interfaces that still need confirmation so the next review can focus on those gaps.
Entrance & Space
- Entrance ID, location and quantity
- Opening width, height and required clear passage
- Side travel, header, floor and surrounding glazing
- Drawings and photographs of both approaches
Traffic & Operation
- Routine traffic, peak periods and approach directions
- Strollers, wheelchairs, shopping and maintenance carts
- Opening hours and after-hours routes
- Activation, locking and required event responses
Construction & Supply
- New-build or existing entrance conditions
- Leaf material, glass, frame finish and estimated weight
- Power, cabling and external control interfaces
- Destination and complete-door or operator-system scope
| Entrance ID | Route | Information to add |
|---|---|---|
| E01 | Main public entrance | Opening and side space; peak arrivals; facade; preferred supply scope |
| E02 | Parking connection | Approach from each side; carts and turning space; operating hours |
| E03 | After-hours route | Authorized users; locking and release; required system interfaces |
Illustrative entrance IDs for organizing your brief. Add your own locations, quantities, measurements and information status.
Review Automatic Door Quote RequirementsCommon Questions
Shopping Mall Entrance Planning FAQ
Which automatic door type should we consider for a shopping mall?
Start with the entrance route and available space. Commercial sliding doors are a primary direction for direct passage; a revolving door can be reviewed for a suitable main entrance. Traffic, footprint, clear opening, adjacent routes and operating requirements determine the final choice.
Can different mall entrances use different door types?
Yes. Review the main entrance, secondary routes and parking connections individually, then coordinate their operating modes and supply scope. An entrance schedule helps the project team compare requirements without assuming every opening needs the same configuration.
What should we check for strollers, wheelchairs and shopping carts?
Confirm clear passage and usable approach space on both sides, including turning, pauses and simultaneous movement. For revolving entrances, also review the selected compartment arrangement and adjacent route strategy. The project team must confirm applicable accessibility requirements.
When should we consider a telescopic sliding arrangement?
Consider it when the required clear opening must be balanced with limited side stacking space. Share the opening, fixed glazing, available travel and leaf construction so the arrangement can be reviewed before a configuration is proposed.
What should be confirmed for after-hours and emergency operation?
Define access permissions, lock behavior, power-loss response and any required alarm or building signals. Assign interface, installation and verification responsibilities. Breakout, emergency release and other special arrangements are configuration-specific and need confirmation for the destination project.
Can SEPPES supply complete doors or operator systems for multiple entrances?
Our main focus is complete door supply. Operator systems, components and accessories are generally supplied to existing customers as replacement, spare or repair parts. Large-volume standalone requirements, such as hundreds or thousands of sets, can be discussed separately. Identify the scope for each entrance and confirm included glass, frames, sensors, controls and hardware in the proposal. Replaceable spare parts and remote installation guidance and troubleshooting are available within the agreed support scope.
Your Shopping Mall Project
Discuss Your Shopping Mall Entrance Project
Tell us which entrances you are planning and how they will be used. Share the opening details and supply requirements you already have, and we can identify the next points to confirm.
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