Today’s Luxury and Super Luxury residential architecture places increasing emphasis on creating a seamless connection between the indoors and outdoors (Indoor-Outdoor Connection). Architects often choose expansive glass walls and oversized sliding or folding doors to maximize natural light and provide uninterrupted views of beautifully landscaped gardens, swimming pools, and surrounding scenery.
However, one of the major challenges of living in Thailand is the climate and unwanted insects. Opening large doors to welcome natural ventilation can also allow mosquitoes and insects into the home. On the other hand, conventional insect screens often require bulky frames that obstruct views and compromise the carefully designed interiors of a luxury residence.
SUNART, a high-end aluminium door and window brand under SMART GLASS, has partnered with Centor, an Australian brand renowned for its innovative retractable screen and shade systems, to create The Ultimate Living Solution—bringing a new level of comfort, functionality, and refinement to luxury residential living.
Why Are Centor Retractable Screens the Ideal Solution for High-End Homes?
1. Fully Integrated: Designed to Disappear
One of the defining features of the Centor retractable screen system is its ability to remain virtually invisible when not in use.
When the doors are closed and you want to enjoy an unobstructed view, the screen retracts and rolls away discreetly into the side of the premium SUNART aluminium frame. There is no bulky screen frame interrupting the view or compromising the architectural design.
When you want to enjoy natural ventilation, simply draw the screen across the opening. The slim yet durable mesh provides an effective barrier against mosquitoes and insects while maintaining airflow and visibility.
2. Designed for Oversized Openings up to 9 Meters Wide
SUNART folding and sliding door systems are designed to create expansive architectural openings. However, conventional pleated or retractable insect screens can be challenging to use across very wide openings, as the mesh may lose tension or become unstable under wind pressure.
Centor systems, particularly the S2 and S4 models, are engineered to accommodate exceptionally wide openings.
A single system can span widths of up to 4.5 meters, while a double system can extend up to 9 meters, depending on the configuration and project specifications. The screen remains taut and smooth, supported by a thoughtfully
engineered single bottom track system for effortless operation and a refined appearance.
3. Fingertip Control: Smooth, Effortless Operation
Forget the sudden snap-back and noise associated with conventional spring-loaded insect screens.
The internal mechanism of the Centor system uses a carefully engineered load-balanced mechanism to manage the weight and tension of the screen. This allows homeowners to open and close the screen smoothly and quietly with minimal effort—even with just one finger.
Another key advantage is its controlled positioning. When you release the screen, it remains securely in place rather than automatically retracting.
The result is an intuitive and refined user experience designed to complement the effortless operation expected from a luxury door system.
4. 2-in-1 Solution: Insect Protection and Solar Control in One Frame
The Centor system offers more than insect protection. Its Screen & Shade option integrates both functions into the same door frame.
- Insect Screen: A high-quality, breathable mesh screen can be drawn across the opening to help keep mosquitoes and insects outside while allowing natural airflow and visibility.
- Shade: A premium blackout or light-filtering shade can be deployed to control sunlight and reduce solar heat during the hottest parts of the day, helping improve indoor comfort and potentially reduce the cooling load on air-conditioning systems.
This integrated approach provides both comfort and solar control without compromising the clean architectural appearance of the door system.
Seamless Living, Precisely Integrated by SUNART
Integrating a premium retractable screen system such as Centor into SUNART’s aluminium door and window systems requires exceptional attention to detail and millimeter-level precision.
With the expertise of SUNART’s engineering team and our manufacturing capabilities supported by European machinery and advanced production technology, we can seamlessly integrate the Centor frame into our 2 mm heavy-duty aluminium profiles, creating a clean and highly refined architectural finish.
Whether your home embraces a Modern Luxury aesthetic with minimalist lines or the elegant curved forms of a Tuscany-style residence, expansive glass openings can continue to deliver uninterrupted views while maintaining the comfort and functionality essential to modern living.
“SUNART — More than just a window, it’s a living art.”
Elevate Your Home to a New Level of Perfection
Experience luxury living where refined design meets uncompromising functionality.
Whether you are working with an architect on a new residence or planning to upgrade an existing home, our SUNART consultants are ready to help you design an aluminium door and window system integrated with Centor retractable screens to suit your architecture, lifestyle, and specific project requirements.
Discover a smarter way to connect your home with nature—without compromising comfort, design, or the view.
