Doors of the world - a review

"Open the door and welcome to our new series "Doors around the world"! - With these words, GARANT has launched a series in which we introduce you to doors from other worlds and cultures. Here we tell the stories of other cultures and provide an insight into the exciting world of doors.

As centuries-old relics from times gone by, as ornately decorated entrances to political buildings or as innovative access solutions full of technology - doors are present in our lives every day. They not only fulfil a function, but are also inextricably linked to their surroundings. In our "Doors of the world" series, we tell you just how different all these doors are.

In this blog post, you can browse through all the articles again.

Grid-like collage with 30 differently designed doors in five rows and six columns; different colours (red, green, blue, brown, yellow), shapes (rectangular and round-arched) and materials; many doors with decorative details such as wrought-iron grilles, glass panels, carved panels, door handles and knockers as well as stone or brick frames.

From door to door

Door and security - how do they go together? Cultures around the world have very different understandings of security. While many citizens in the USA are increasingly equipping their homes with high-security bunkers, cultures in Asia are finding other solutions.

You can read more about this in this blog post.

Dark, closed door leaves behind a wrought-iron fence in a stone, ogival portal; above a gold-ground mosaic with crucifixion, stained-glass windows and inscription fields.

These doors make history

Who doesn't know it: the castle church in Wittenberg. It was there that Martin Luther posted his famous 95 theses in 1517. Today, this act is regarded as laying the foundation stone for Protestantism. Doors tell the very special stories of ancient times, of different cultures and unique traditions.

Here you can find out more about the most famous doors with a history.

Dark carved double door in a round arch with floral relief fields and regular gold-coloured rosettes, framed by a white façade structure and multi-level black steps

Africa's doors and their special stories

Artfully decorated and carved: In many African cultures, elaborate symbols adorn the doors. But what stories do the carved fish, the twining vines and the wavy patterns used to decorate the front doors tell?

In this article we give you an insight into the special symbols and meanings of African doors.

Wall hewn in snow with three wooden, pointed arched doors; left opening warmly lit, wooden boxes and small sign in front of it; snow-covered foreground and evening sky

Sustainable wooden doors for igloos

Sustainability meets icy temperatures - the IGLOOTEL in Lapland offers a special kind of stay for its visitors. A Bitburg carpenter makes sustainable wooden doors from regional wood for this unique hotel.

You can read more about this in this article.

Open door in the centre with a blue background; a darkly contoured, person-like figure in the door frame. Foreground: old film camera on tripod, studio lights on the left and right, sofa with two red cushions and patterned wallpaper on the right.

The door in the film

The media world also has a lot to offer when it comes to doors. The door is often a well thought-out element as part of the overall concept. Whether in film or art - there is often much more behind the staging of the door than expected.

We rarely perceive doors as important elements of the plot. Yet doors are often of central importance and often play a leading role as part of the scenery. As portals to other worlds, as a safe place from danger or as part of a larger backdrop, doors become an important element of the plot. In this blog post we present famous examples of doors from films such as the "Harry Potter" series and the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

Light-coloured interior with three high, rectangular door openings. Two central doors with red architraves lead into a sequence of smaller frames. The floor is covered with blue water that flows through the rows of doors to the distant horizon; a dark opening on the right.

Travelling through art with the door

Doors fulfil a key function in our everyday lives. They provide access to buildings, but also protection from intruders. Doors create private spaces for relaxation and intimacy. The door is therefore a significant symbol with many meanings. So it's no wonder that many artists focus on the door in their works. Discover the various stagings of doors in this blog post.

The story behind your door

What story does your door tell? Tell us about it and write an e-mail to marketing@garant.de.

You can find all GARANT doors and their wide range of applications in our product range.Here you are sure to find ideas and inspiration as well as the door that suits you and your personal story.