Recently redeveloped, the Sutton Life Centre is a vibrant community and education hub in South London, offering a blend of learning, leisure, and civic facilities. TORMAX was contracted to work with façade specialist Sealtite Windows, alongside main contractor Thomas Sinden, to design, manufacture and install a new automatic entrance solution.

Powered by iMotion door drives, two sets of bi-parting automatic sliding doors work in tandem to create a thermally efficient lobby. Further contributing to reduced heat loss from the building, the outer set of sliding doors incorporates the technologically advanced TORMAX LR32 Secure + Therm profile. This system has a very narrow, compact design with circumferential seals that reduce the exchange of cold and warm air.

The Sutton Life Centre is a landmark facility housing an immersive educational experience alongside a library, café, climbing wall, eco garden, sports pitch and youth club. Flexible meeting rooms, event spaces and an IT suite are available for hire. As a busy public destination welcoming schools and community groups throughout the year, dependable and inclusive access was a key design requirement.

The new entrance effortlessly combines security, energy efficiency and long-term operational performance for this high-traffic public access point.

At the heart of the installation is TORMAX’s advanced iMotion drive technology. Featuring low-wear, brushless synchronous motors with intelligent microprocessor control, the operators offer smooth, near-silent operation while continuously self-monitoring to optimise performance and reduce maintenance requirements.

“We were delighted to contribute to the redevelopment of such an important community facility,” comments Simon Roberts, MD for TORMAX.

“Public buildings like the Sutton Life Centre experience consistently high levels of footfall, so the entrance solution needs to deliver reliable performance day after day while also supporting both energy efficiency and inclusive access. By combining our iMotion drive technology with the LR32 Secure + Therm profile, we’ve been able to provide an entrance that meets these demands while supporting the Centre’s sustainability goals.”