vis a vis door handle by andrzej lopacz from poland
designer's own words:
handle of a vertical position is easy available regardless of the direction from which we come to the door - right or left. What is particularly important in narrow corridors with high traffic intensity.
the vertical position of the handle makes it convenient to use for people of different heights,
is comfortable for children and adults. So it can be used in kindergartens, schools and offices as well as in hospitals, rehabilitation centers and nursing homes where many people move around using a wheelchair.
handle can be made from common materials - like aluminum - which makes it lightweight and inexpensive to manufacture. simple and elegant shape fits to different kinds of door wings.
This handle is easy to install in a typical door and can be used with standard locks.
vis-a-vis handle_for different people and various spaces
vis-a-vis handle_its child friendly
vis-a-vis handle_easy available for disabled people