Optical Turnstiles' Control Access Lends Sleek Look to Entrances

Security is certainly a top priority at a studio complex with a lot of employees, visitors, and often celebrities. As a major California motion picture studio recently discovered, when you have a building where sleek design is important, installing security measures can be a challenge.

In addition to providing robust building security, the studio felt it was important that security measures blend in with the architecture; something secure, yet welcoming. After consulting with experts in the field, it was determined that optical turnstiles were the best option.

However, the studio needed them to be outside; meaning that an overhead structure would need to be built to shield the turnstiles from the elements. The experts at Alvarado proposed the use of its SU5000 optical turnstiles.

In a project this important, it was a collaborative effort between the turnstile experts, the studio, and the architectural firm to make sure that the needs were met with all the concerned parties. “This was a unique and challenging installation,” said Nick Simon, Alvarado’s National Security Sales Manager.

"We’re extremely pleased that we could provide a solution that not only looks amazing, but provides superior access control and visitor management in an outdoor setting.”