WuXi Biologics, Curved Gate. ROI.

The Client & Their Challenge

Our client is a prestigious estate that had specific and demanding expectations for their main entrance gate. They came to us with several key requirements:

• The gate must be 14-meters wide, and double sliding, to allow smooth passage and proportionate scale.
• It must be curved, to match the lines and architectural character of the estate entrance.
• Although it’s an elegant gate, security standards must remain high: robust structure, reliable locking/sliding mechanisms.
• The gate must look like it belongs — in other words, the design should not feel like a bolt-on security solution, but an integrated architectural feature.

From our side, that meant balancing engineering, materials, automation and appearance in ways that do not compromise any one factor.

Our Solution

To meet these challenges, here is what we did:

Architectural Design & Integration

We carefully studied the estate’s existing architecture and landscape, then designed the gate’s curve and styling to harmonise with those elements. The curves, proportions and details all had to relate to what was already there.

Materials Selection

We chose durable steel as the core structural element — strong enough to give security and longevity — and paired this with ornamental details to preserve elegance. The steel gave the gate both strength and the capacity to be formed into the desired curved shape.

Automation & Mechanics

Implementing the double sliding panels meant designing tracks, guiding systems, motors, and locking/closing mechanisms that worked reliably even at that width, without jolts or misalignment. We calibrated everything to ensure smooth motion, minimal maintenance, and long-term durability.

Security Elements

Though the gate is aesthetically prominent, we ensured that locking mechanisms, frame strength, control systems etc., meet strict security requirements. Even large, decorative entrances need to keep out unauthorised access while being durable against wear and environmental stresses.

Looking Ahead

We see the WuXi gate project as a demonstration of what’s possible when architecture, automation, and access control come together. For future projects of similar scale, we would build on this experience: better predictive maintenance, even more refined motion control, perhaps enhanced remote or integrated control (smart access), and more bespoke ornamental finishes as desired.