Developed to meet highly complex requirements, the stands out for combining two critical performances in a single solution: fire resistance up to 60 minutes and sound isolation up to 43 decibels.
This kit includes a 54 mm thick door with a perimeter frame in hardwood rails, MDF facing and a multilayered acoustic core, complemented by a double drop seal. This kit includes a 54 mm thick door with a perimeter frame in hardwood rails, MDF facing and a multilayered acoustic core, complemented by a double drop seal. The frame consists of a hardwood jamb, with extension in high density plywood, incorporating fixed and adjustable architraves, as well as fire and acoustic seals and compression seals, thereby ensuring consistent performance in demanding environments. The stainless steel hinges and lock, with CE marking, reinforce the reliability of the system, certified according to European standards EN 13501-2 and EN ISO 717-1.
Featuring relevant functionalities, this solution also offers high visual versatility, available in a wide variety of designs from the Essential, Exclusive and Classic lines, as well as in finishes from the Naturdor®, Dekordor® and Lacdor® ranges. This differentiating feature is reinforced by the possibility of combination with Vicaima Infinity, a new dimension for professionals in the world of architecture and interior design. A creative approach allowing the development of exclusive patterns and designs, applied to doors, panels and other elements, conferring a unique and distinctive personality to spaces.
The sustainable aspect of the product is also worth highlighting. The Portaro® EI60 AC43dB has a U-value of 1.3 W/(m²·°C) and contributes to the thermal compartmentalisation of spaces, helping to restrict heat exchange between environments. Integrated into a global approach to energy efficiency — in conjunction with other construction elements, such as windows — it contributes to the reduction of artificial air conditioning needs and, consequently, to the mitigation of economic and environmental impacts. At the same time, this solution reinforces Vicaima’s commitment to sustainability, as it is available with FSC® certification, which ensures that the timber is sourced from environmentally managed forests.
CREATIVITY AND PERFORMANCE COME TOGETHER AT THE ARTCORE HOTEL IN PORTO
It was in a particularly demanding and unique context that Vicaima recently applied this high-performance solution. This level of performance is especially relevant in the hotel sector, an area where security, privacy and tranquillity are decisive factors for each guest’s experience.
In the creative centre of Porto, at the newly opened the Portaro® EI60 AC43dB was fitted mainly in the entrance doors to the rooms, assuring fire resistance and a high level of acoustic isolation between the corridors and private areas. This superior performance directly contributes to the quality of rest, creating a peaceful and protected environment, even in a hotel that is openly vibrant and sensory.
"The Portaro® EI60 AC43dB was a decisive factor given its exceptional performance. The product enabled us to combine maximum security with impeccable acoustic comfort without compromising the creative freedom of the project," says Paulo Ferreira, General Manager at the ArtCore Hotel.
This is a unique project in the contemporary urban hotel scene: a four-star hotel where art is integrally part of the experience, transforming each space into a living visual narrative.
Besides the technical aspect, the interior design project required an aesthetic outcome that matched the artistic concept defined by NANO Design. In this context, Vicaima Infinity plays a key role, transforming doors into genuine elements of creative expression. In the bedrooms, the Infinity coating applied facing the corridor contrasts with the Naturdor® Oak on the inside, emphasising the duality between public space and the private retreat.
In the common areas — such as corridors, lobby and dining areas — the diversity of finishes intensifies the hotel’s visual narrative, with applications of Vicaima Infinity Black Ash, Naturdor® Oak, Dekordor® HD Colours Black and Lacdor RAL 3000 Flame Red. Each surface contributes to an engaging atmosphere, where colour, texture and materials interact with the architecture and artistic identity of The ArtCore.
"Vicaima Infinity was essential to bringing the creative vision of the project to life. The doors are no longer an ‘invisible’ technical element, but have become an integral part of the hotel’s artistic language, as if they were pieces of art, seamlessly integrated into the architecture of the space," adds the hotel manager.
As a complement, the project also incorporates single and double leaf Portaro® EI30 solutions, in specific areas, reinforcing the fire resistance of the building.
Located at the heart of Bonfim, one of Porto’s most creative and emerging areas, the ArtCore Hotel makes its mark as a destination for those seeking authentic experiences, where design, local culture and hospitality all come together.
This project illustrates how the Portaro® EI60 AC43dB is positioned as a benchmark in the Vicaima portfolio. A reliable solution combining technical performance, cutting-edge customisation and architectural integration, in a project where art literally starts "at the door".