Clopay® Corporation, a leader in closure products for residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and retail applications, will showcase its latest innovations in overhead door design at the highly anticipated AIA Conference on Architecture 2025 (AIA25), June 4-7 in Boston.
Joining more than 500 building materials manufacturers at the conference, Clopay Corporation will share exciting advancements from its three product brands—Clopay, Cornell, and Cookson—in sectional doors, rolling doors, and grilles.
Visitors to Booth 632 will discover an impressive selection of Clopay’s premier products, showcasing the company’s expertise in merging functionality with aesthetic appeal. Highlights include the VertiStack® Clear Door/VertiStack® Avante® Door and the Avante® Door with C-Power™ Technology, showcasing Clopay’s commitment to cutting-edge innovation and high-performance design.
The Clopay booth will also feature ‘Blueprints & Brews Boston,’ a spirited sketching challenge designed to spark creativity and celebrate Boston’s architectural spirit. At the heart of the event is the Drafting Bar, where attendees can grab a custom blue cocktail napkin and let their imaginations run wild. The Beantown Brainstorm Wheel—a whimsical prompt generator—will inspire participants with unexpected design twists, iconic Boston landmarks, and playful architectural challenges. As designs come to life, they will be pinned to the Wall of Wicked Smart Design. Space is limited, and architects interested in attending should RSVP here.
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Giveaways and Prizes:
- Grand Prize – Mid-Century Design Illustration: During the event, attendees scanned at the booth will be entered into a drawing for a custom mid-century-style illustration of a project of their choice. An additional entry is granted for those who RSVP in advance.
- iPad Mini: Participants in the Blueprints & Brews sketch challenge who submit a sketch in every round will be entered into a drawing to win an iPad Mini—an ideal tool for sketching, planning, and exploring architectural concepts with precision and innovation.
- Lightbox Prizes: Each winner of the Blueprints & Brews sketch challenge round will receive a sleek, architectural lightbox. These illuminated displays are perfect for showcasing design concepts with crisp clarity, bringing blueprints and renderings to life with stunning visibility.
- Clopay Koozies: Attendees will receive a Clopay koozie while supplies last.
“We are excited to bring the spirit of Boston’s creativity and community to life with Blueprints & Brews. This event is all about celebrating innovation, connection, and the art of design in a truly hands-on way,” said Adrienne Reitz, Director of Marketing Communications at Clopay Corporation.
Explore Clopay’s Full Innovative Product Lineup Featured at AIA25:
- Avante® Door with C-Power™ Technology: Featuring innovative glass technology that seamlessly integrates power capabilities into existing door collections. Launching later this year.
- VertiStack® Clear/VertiStack® Avante® (separate hyperlink)
- SmokeShield® Elevator
- SmokeShield® Smoke and Fire Fabric Door
- Visionaire® MicroCoil® Grille
- Reserve® Custom Wood
- Carriage House – Espresso
- Canyon Ridge® Modern with metal inlays
Visit Clopay at Booth 632 at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, to experience ‘Blueprints & Brews,’ explore product innovations, and be part of the design conversation at AIA 2025.
More Information
Architects and specifiers are encouraged to explore Clopay’s Architect Portal for expert guidance in selecting and customizing Clopay, Cornell, or Cookson doors tailored to their specific project needs.
About Clopay® Corporation
Founded in 1964, Clopay Corporation (“Clopay”) is the largest manufacturer and marketer of garage doors and rolling steel doors in North America. The company sells residential and commercial overhead sectional doors through leading home center retail chains and a network of over 3,000 independent professional dealers under the brands Clopay®, Ideal Door®, and Holmes Garage Door Company®. Rolling steel doors and grilles for commercial, industrial, institutional, and retail use are sold under the Cornell® and Cookson® brands.
Clopay is headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and operates four manufacturing facilities and 56 distribution centers. For more information, visit www.clopaydoor.com.
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