Old building - modern handles

A time-honored building, high windows with wooden pilaster strips, some decorated, plus wooden doors with curved light cut-outs and carved ornamentation - in order not to disturb the ambience, equally time-honored handles are urgently needed on windows and doors.

Find out why this is not the case here.

Plus Point Function

First of all, there are many practical reasons for installing Modern Door handles, modern window and door handles in old buildings, including listed buildings, whether they are residential buildings, museums, stores or public buildings:

  • Modern door and window handles are secure. Old models are often very easy to manipulate. Modern locks and handles, on the other hand, offer improved, state-of-the-art security functions that can protect the building or home from break-ins.
  • Modern Door and Window handles are ergonomically designed and manufactured using the latest technology. As a result, they generally offer a more pleasant user experience: None of the wobbling, jerking, jamming or rattling. They fit comfortably in the hand and operate quietly and smoothly, so that everyone from small children to senior citizens with limited mobility can get on well with them.
  • It's clear that old handles have already proven their longevity , but the aforementioned jerking and rattling often comes at a price. Modern door and Window handles from Griffwerk are made of high-quality materials that last a long time - and they are only at the beginning of their long product life cycle. So with modern door and Window handles, you will have no problems for a long time and will not need any spare parts.
  • New handles can offer additional functions, such as intelligent technologies for remote control, intelligent locking systems or integration into a smart home system.
  • Modernizing door and Window handles can increase the resale value of old homes in particular, as potential buyers often look for modern amenities and security features, especially in a rustic or "antique" setting.

Combinations with character - program at Griffwerk

But function is not everything. Aesthetics also play a very important role in the choice of door and window handles. Modern door and window handles are available in a variety of styles, materials and finishes. This allows you to add a modern touch to the appearance of a home without changing the structure, style or ambience.

For example, Victorian-style buildings are characterized by elaborate ornamentation. To maintain this ambience, we recommend door and window handles in brass or bronze, possibly with curved decorative applications. Suitable handles from the Griffwerk range for this style are: the FABIA, MARISA or CAROLA window handles in brass and the AMADEUS, CAROLA PIATTA S door handles in cashmere gray or MARISA in brass.

These options also go well with the opulent Renaissance style, but Griffwerk has a special extra in its portfolio: Nothing characterizes the splendour of the Renaissance as well as gold. That's why our AVUS ONE door handle in matt gold with its simple shape is the perfect combination of Renaissance and today.

The photo shows a part of a flat in the Savoir living style.

For the colonial style , on the other hand, you need modern door and Window handles that match wrought iron elements and Antique finishes. We recommend: LUCIA SELECT or CAROLA in Graphite black for the windows and CAROLA PIATTA S or ULMER GRIFF in Graphite black as well as LUCIA SELECT. The handles in the CAROLA range visually emphasize the "Antique" element, while the others subtly focus on the modern. Exactly the same handles also go perfectly with even older rustic medieval buildings and the Gothic style.

The Art Deco style with its geometric patterns, clear lines and rather dark colors fits almost all door and Window handles from Griffwerk. However, modern-looking, ergonomic handles with a touch of glamor and vintage flair such as LUCIA SELECT with brass application, FABIA in brass or MARISA in brass or REMOTE in Cashmere grey are particularly well suited to this style.

Buildings from the Bauhaus era are not quite as old as the others mentioned, but here too you should opt for modern handles for reasons of safety and comfort. The best handles from the Griffwerk portfolio are: FRAME, ULMER GRIFF, LOREDANA and METRICO, which is based on the Bauhaus classic by Walter Gropius. The color finishes may be Stainless steel, glossy or matt, Chrome and, depending on the Furniture, Graphite black.

Can't find the style of your old building? Our Griffwerk experts will be happy to advise you on finding the right modern handles for your home or business.