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GLYDE Architectural Acoustic Systems

GLYDE® deliver the highest-quality flexible space solutions for the education and commercial sectors.

Create beautiful, agile spaces with our innovative range of acoustic-rated products designed to breathe life into your next project.

28/10/2026

TEAM UPDATE: We are pleased to announce that Khushbu Sanghani (Khush) has joined the GLYDE® team as our new Architectural Design Manager.

Khushbu joins us directly from Lotus Doors, where she spent 3 years as an Architectural Design Consultant specialising in high-performance moving walls, acoustic sliders, and internal partition solutions. In this specialist role, she was responsible for solving complex acoustic separation and space management solutions for tier-one architects, designers, structural engineers and principal contractors across major commercial infrastructure, institutional education builds, and healthcare projects.

Her technical mastery of operable wall track layouts, junction tolerances, and structural deflection coordination makes her an invaluable asset within GLYDE’s technical advisory team. Her experience includes the design and coordination of complex wall configurations, as well as integrated operable wall and acoustic sliding systems, with a strong focus on user friendly operation and fit for purpose solutions.

Technical Scope of Her Role at GLYDE®

As Architectural Design Manager, Khushbu serves as the principal technical link between design concepts and site-ready deliverables across our national project pipeline. She works directly with architects and designers to support project specifications:

• Bespoke CAD Detailing and Documentation: Drafting exact system interfaces, stacking pocket details and track configurations for operable walls and acoustic slider systems.

• Compliance and Sound Lab Metrics: Designing partition systems to meet stringent DDA compliance frameworks and precise project requirements based on certified CSIRO sound lab performance.

• Multidisciplinary Design Coordination: Managing the technical intersection of functionality, aesthetics, acoustics, and budget requirements from initial planning through to tender stage.

Specialist Sector Experience:

• Education and Community Centres
• Performing Arts and Entertainment Centres
• Healthcare and Aged Care Facilities
• Commercial Workplace Fitouts

Please join us in giving Khushbu Sanghani a warm welcome to the GLYDE® team.

03/08/2026

Recently, Tyrone Hare presented GLYDE Architectural’s Australian Institute of Architects approved CPD, Creating Flexible Spaces with a Focus on the Education Sector, to the team at R ARCHITECTURE.

The session explored the key considerations in designing flexible learning and working areas, including design intent, DDA compliance, acoustic performance and the measurement of acoustic performance, supporting informed design decisions for modern education environments.

A big thank you to the team at R ARCHITECTURE for their time, engagement and the opportunity to share knowledge.

Learn more about our AIA approved CPD:
https://glydearchitectural.com.au/aia-approved-cpd/

09/06/2026

Pro Tip, courtesy of Tyrone Hare, GLYDE Architectural Sales Manager

Into every architect's life a client comes who wants their project to include operable walls with "as high acoustic value as possible". If we spec an operable wall above Rw50 for a greater level of separation, there are a number of factors that need to be considered.

The most notable consequence of chasing "as high acoustic value as possible" is day-to-day operation of the wall. To achieve the highest-level ratings, the panels become inherently heavier and are difficult to operate on a semi-regular basis.

A second consequence is that every panel is only ever as good as its acoustic partner: the seals. Most builds above an Rw53 need to double up on seals. Where a standard operable wall system incorporates retractable bottom seals for ease of operation, some higher-rated walls require a combination of retractable seals plus fixed sweep seals. Coupling fixed sweep seals with heavier panel weight can result in these highly rated systems incurring drag along the floor.

Here's a practical framework for getting the balance right without over-specifying:

First, carefully read your acoustic report and discuss it with the client around expectations. The desire for an extremely high level of separation should never override safe and simple operation for all users. An acoustic rating of Rw50 or greater may also be unnecessary for how the space will actually be used and the sound management it requires.

Second, weigh the variables of operation, acoustics, and budget. Operable walls with very high ratings typically incur very high costs and 5 points or more can be due to a good or poor installation along with integrity of the surrounding based build and flanking.

Finally, avoid incorporating passdoors into operable walls unless absolutely required (they will always be a weak point for sound leakage) consider other paths of egress into the space.

An operable wall should always close to the rear of any stack recess rather than to the face of any joinery cupboard doors.

Consider Side or Remote stacking rather than Centre stacking for all walls over Rw49. Individual panels are far more user friendly than Centre stacking hinged pairs with less risk of finger entrapment. This also delivers the bonus of not having the full wall weight as a live point load, reducing the extent of overhead structural support required.

Make sure your specification delivers performance that genuinely serves your client's needs, not just the highest number on paper. Talk to a GLYDE expert about your next project.

19/05/2026

A Pro Tip from Architectural Specification Manager Carlos Siliezar: Spaces that work for everyone.

Teaching. Meeting. Community. All in the same room.

When a space needs to flex, the acoustics need to flex with it. Our work at All Hallows' School is a great example of design and function coming together to create rooms that perform beautifully no matter who's using them or why.

GLYDE's acoustic solutions quietly do the heavy lifting, so your design vision stays intact.

🔗 glydearchitectural.com.au

05/05/2026

Perth, we're coming for you! 🙌

The GLYDE team will be at LEA Unleash 2026 from 13–15 May, and we are so ready for it.

There's nothing quite like the buzz of connecting with fellow learning environment professionals who share the same passion for bold, thoughtful design.

Come find us at Booth 28 and let's chat about how GLYDE's architectural acoustic sliding systems can help bring your design ideas to life — no matter how ambitious.

See you there! 👋

📍 Booth 28 | Perth | 13–15 May 2026

21/04/2026

We have some exciting news to share: GLYDE Architectural is moving! 🎉

In July 2026, our Melbourne operations will relocate to 965 Taylors Road, Dandenong South.

This isn't just a change of address, it's a launching pad for what's next in Australian acoustic operable walls and acoustic sliders. The new facility gives us more space to push harder on innovation, refine our systems, and develop the kind of flexible space solutions that make architects' visions possible.

We look forward to sharing more about what's coming. Stay tuned. Reach out if you have questions. Our phone numbers and email addresses are not changing.

09/04/2026

GLYDE's April Specification Pro Tips from Tyrone: For operable walls, the closure method matters more than you think.

Specifying the correct closure system for an operable wall can have some surprising ramifications and the right choice depends entirely on your design intent. From egress requirements to acoustic performance, much can change depending on the project brief.

For a typical operable wall separating two spaces, an Expander Panel is the standard solution. This retractable mechanism on the end panel delivers a 250mm throw, sealing tightly into the receiving jamb to achieve optimal acoustic performance and the best possible Rw rating.

Need egress? That changes things.

If occupants need to pass between spaces, a Door Panel replaces the Expander Panel to allow egress. There is a trade-off. Unlike the tight seal of an expander, any passdoor panel introduces a weak point for sound leakage. A worthwhile compromise when egress is a code or design requirement.

But what about a fully glazed operable wall where acoustics are critical?

A Door Panel introduces acoustic leakage. An Expander Panel requires a solid board, defeating the purpose of a fully glazed system. It seems like a dead end.

It isn't.

You want the GLYDE Expander Jamb.

GLYDE's unique Expander Jamb mechanism moves the 250mm throw to the receiving jamb itself — not the panel. This means you can specify a fully glazed Optica operable wall without compromising on acoustic performance or visual appeal.

Fully glazed. Full acoustic seal. No trade-offs. Discover what's possible with a bit of GLYDE ingenuity.

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