The evolution of entrance control: introducing the Fastlane Glassgate 400 LX and 455 LX for modern, high-traffic spaces

In modern architecture, the entrance is expected to do more than simply control access. It sets the tone for the building, shapes the user experience, and often forms part of that all-important first impression. At the same time, it must cope with increasing footfall, tighter security requirements and the need for smooth, intuitive movement through space.

For architects, that creates a careful balancing act. Entrance control needs to be robust enough to perform in busy environments, while still complementing the wider design scheme. In high-traffic buildings especially, security solutions can no longer feel like an afterthought or a visual interruption. They need to work with the architecture, not against it.

This shift is also being reinforced by wider industry developments. As discussions around Martyn’s Law highlight, the principle of “security by design” is becoming increasingly important, encouraging architects to integrate security measures into the building from the outset, without compromising openness or user experience.

This is where the next generation of entrance control is beginning to take shape.

The importance of effective people flow is already being seen across a range of sectors. At the University of Notre Dame, Fastlane entrance control increased entry speeds by up to ten times, helping to eliminate queues and improve the experience in a busy campus environment. Similar approaches are now being used in offices, leisure spaces, transport hubs and mixed-use developments, where security needs to be robust but also visually refined.

Building on the proven performance of the original Fastlane Glassgate 400, the new Fastlane Glassgate 400 LX has been developed for modern environments where both appearance and performance matter. Created using advanced 3D CAD lofting techniques, the enclosure features a unique registered design, ambient glass lighting and a refined end-of-lane display to give it a clean, contemporary aesthetic. Concealed proximity reader mounting within the decorative top also helps maintain a streamlined finish.

As a full-height Speedgate, the Glassgate 400 LX offers glass barrier height options from pedestal height up to 1.8m, with lane widths of 660mm, 914mm and 1,000mm. This allows architects and specifiers to achieve the right balance of security, flow and visual openness depending on the needs of the building.

Alongside it, the new Fastlane Glassgate 455 LX extends that flexibility further. Based on the 400 LX, it features a longer pedestal to accommodate additional wider lane widths of 1,100mm and 1,200mm, whilst maintaining the aesthetic appearance, making it particularly well suited to premium office spaces, leisure environments and buildings where inclusive access and wide lane widths are a priority.

Together, the 400 LX and 455 LX reflect a shift in how entrance control is being specified. As buildings become smarter, busier and more design-conscious, architects are looking for solutions that can deliver reliable security while integrating naturally into the interior scheme.

Like all Fastlane products, the Glassgate 400 LX and 455 LX are designed and manufactured in the UK, supporting the close collaboration between design, engineering and production.

To find out more about the new Fastlane Glassgate 400 LX and 455 LX, or to discuss an upcoming project, contact the team at Integrated Design Limited on +44 (0)20 8890 5550 or email info@fastlane-turnstiles.com