# Lotus Doors — Beautifully Quiet Flexible Space Solutions

> For 50+ years, Lotus has been Australia and New Zealand's trusted partner for acoustic space division and flexible room solutions.

## Company Overview
Lotus Doors is an Australian-owned manufacturer and installer of acoustic operable walls, sliding wall systems, folding doors, and mobile partition solutions. Founded in the 1970s, Lotus has been operating in Australia for over 50 years. The company designs, develops, produces, and tests all products from a purpose-built 7,000sqm manufacturing facility in Dandenong South, Victoria.

Lotus has depots in all major Australian capitals (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide) and offices in Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand. The company is the exclusive Australian and New Zealand partner for Hufcor, the world's leading manufacturer of operable walls.

All products are NATA-accredited laboratory tested for acoustic performance (AS/NZS ISO 717.1) and designed to meet or exceed NCC (BCA) acoustic requirements. Lotus provides full turn-key solutions including design consultation, manufacturing, project installation, and ongoing service and maintenance.

Company values: Target Zero Harm (safety, integrity, personal responsibility), Achieve Targeted Results (high standards, ownership, deliver results), Effort Makes the Difference (go the extra mile, lead by example, resilience), Build Lasting Partnerships (collaborate, win-win outcomes), Relentless Continuous Improvement (challenge status quo, embrace change, innovate).

## Products

### Operable Walls
Moveable wall systems with high acoustic performance (up to Rw 56) for dividing large spaces. Top-hung, no floor track.
- **Aria 100 Series** — Premium acoustic operable wall, Rw 50. Advanced compression seals, automatic drop seals, magnetic edge seals. Suitable for conference rooms, hotels, schools.
- **Aria 125 Series** — High-performance acoustic operable wall, Rw 56. Maximum sound insulation for auditoriums, studios, hospitals.
- **Opera Series** — Versatile operable wall, Rw 50+. Available in solid, glazed, and combination configurations. Popular for commercial offices and education.
- **GlasStax** — Full-height frameless glass operable wall for open, modern aesthetics with acoustic separation. No visible framework.
- **Hufcor 641 Series** — Industry-leading operable wall for large-span applications.
- **Hufcor 642 Series** — Premium Hufcor operable wall with enhanced acoustic and aesthetic options.

### Acoustic Sliders
Sliding wall systems for flexible space division.
- **Chorus** — Modular sliding acoustic wall system, Rw 50. SABS Active seal technology. Modular construction for flexible panel widths.
- **Quiet Pocket** — Pocket sliding wall system, Rw 46. Panels slide into cavity for discreet room division.

### Folding Doors
Concertina-style folding partition systems.
- **Vinylcloth** — Vinyl-clad folding door. Available online via the Harmoni Configurator. Multiple colours and sizes.
- **Timberline** — Timber-panelled folding door for warm, natural aesthetics.
- **Caravan Doors** — Commercial-grade folding partition doors for mobile and temporary applications.
- **Acoustic Accordion** — High-performance acoustic folding door system with superior sound insulation.

### Mobile Partitions
Mobile acoustic partition solutions.
- **Harmoni** — Premium acoustic mobile partition, designed and manufactured by Lotus Doors. Freestanding, no installation required. 52mm shadowline frame, NRC up to 0.30, 19 colours in felt or fabric. Ships in 5 business days. 2-year warranty. Available to purchase online.
- **Agile** — Lightweight, ceiling-suspended acoustic panels for flexible open-plan environments.

## Acoustic Performance Ratings
Lotus products are tested to Australian Standard AS/NZS ISO 717.1 and rated using the Rw (Weighted Sound Reduction Index) system. Rw is the Australian equivalent of STC (Sound Transmission Class) used in North America.

Key ratings:
- Aria 100: Rw 50
- Aria 125: Rw 56
- Opera: Rw 50+
- Chorus: Rw 50
- Quiet Pocket: Rw 46

The NCC (National Construction Code / BCA) requires minimum Rw + Ctr of 50 for walls between sole-occupancy units in Class 2 and Class 3 buildings.

## Sectors We Serve
- **Learn** — Schools, universities, and training centres. Flexible classroom division, exam halls, multi-purpose spaces.
- **Work** — Commercial offices and co-working spaces. Boardrooms, meeting rooms, collaborative areas.
- **Play** — Hotels, function centres, restaurants, and event spaces. Ballroom division, pre-function areas.
- **Live** — Residential apartments and home studios.
- **Health/Care** — Hospitals, clinics, and aged care facilities. Patient privacy, therapy rooms, rehabilitation centres.

## Online Services
- **Online Shop** (/onlineshop) — Purchase Harmoni Mobile Partitions, Vinylcloth Folding Doors, and accessories online.
- **Harmoni Configurator** (/shop) — Build and price a custom Harmoni Mobile Partition with choice of size, colour, fabric, and accessories.
- **Builders Portal** (/login) — Secure login for contractors to track live project milestones and deliveries.

## Technical Resources (Learning Centre)
- **Understanding Rw Ratings** (/support/learning-centre/understanding-rw-ratings) — What Rw means, Rw vs STC comparison, Ctr spectrum adaptation, lab vs field performance.
- **BCA Compliance for Acoustic Walls** (/support/learning-centre/bca-compliance) — NCC Part F5 requirements, minimum Rw + Ctr values, compliance pathways, AS/NZS 2107 design sound levels.
- **How to Specify an Operable Wall** (/support/learning-centre/how-to-specify-operable-wall) — Step-by-step specifier guide: acoustics, finishes, stacking, structure, checklist.
- **Acoustic Design for Schools** (/support/learning-centre/acoustic-design-schools) — Classroom noise levels, flexible learning environments, product recommendations for education.
- **Fire Rating Guide for Partitions** (/support/learning-centre/fire-rating-guide) — When fire rating is required, FRL explained, AS 1530.4 testing, fire + acoustic interactions.

## Technical Capabilities
- Acoustic ratings from Rw 35 to Rw 56
- BCA (Building Code of Australia) / NCC compliant solutions
- Fire-rated options available (FRL up to -/60/-)
- Custom finishes: timber veneer, fabric, vinyl, whiteboard, glass, HPL laminate
- NATA-accredited test certificates for all products
- REVIT files available for architectural specification
- AS/NZS ISO 717.1 tested (acoustic performance)
- AS 1530.4 tested (fire resistance)

## Contact
- **Phone**: 1300 ACOUSTIC (1300 226 878)
- **Email**: info@lotusdoors.com.au
- **Website**: https://lotusdoors.com.au
- **Locations**: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Auckland, Wellington
- **Hours**: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm

## Featured Projects
- **Learn**: Ultimo TAFE NSW, Ravenswood School for Girls, MLC Nicholas Learning Centre, Centenary Heights State High School, Research Primary School
- **Work**: Arcadis – 580 George Street, Ernst & Young Sydney, RSM, The Customer Experience Company, Queen Street Chambers
- **Play**: International Convention Centre Sydney, Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Adelaide Oval, Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach, RACV Royal Pines
- **Health/Care**: Perth Children's Hospital, Royal Adelaide Hospital, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne

## Key URLs
- Homepage: /
- Operable Walls: /products/operable-walls
- Aria Series: /products/operable-walls/aria
- Opera Series: /products/operable-walls/opera
- GlasStax: /products/operable-walls/glasstax
- Hufcor: /products/operable-walls/hufcor
- Acoustic Sliders: /products/acoustic-sliders
- Chorus: /products/acoustic-sliders/chorus
- Quiet Pocket: /products/acoustic-sliders/quiet-pocket
- Folding Doors: /products/folding-doors
- Mobile Partitions: /products/mobile-partitions
- Harmoni: /products/mobile-partitions/harmoni
- Online Shop: /onlineshop
- Harmoni Configurator: /shop
- Contact: /contact
- About: /about
- Gallery: /gallery
- Learning Centre: /support/learning-centre
- Service & Repairs: /service