05 · Lobby

Floor-standing AC for lobbies and halls

Floor-standing AC for lobbies and halls Lobby · 05

Column units serve high volumes where a wall split never mixes the air. Aurum Prodest sets vertical throw, sizes glass and traffic, and boxes the pipes.

A mall atrium and hotel lobby are glass, height and people. A column delivers air without a duct network when the ceiling is trusses or glass. Throw is set so reception and escalators are not in the jet.

  • Height, glass, traffic calc
  • Layout without a reception jet
  • Long pipes and outdoor units

By the numbers

12+
years on market
500+
projects delivered
50+
specialists
5yr
warranty

About the service

A mall atrium and hotel lobby are glass, height and people. A column delivers air without a duct network when the ceiling is trusses or glass. Throw is set so reception and escalators are not in the jet.

Several columns around the perimeter are often more honest than one giant: less draught and a spare while one is serviced. Long pipes, proper vacuum and charge.

The cabinet is visible. We agree colour, plinth and pipe boxes. We promise it will not be a random white fridge in the lobby — not invisibility.

Live lobbies at night with barriers. Full-load noise is checked. 5-year workmanship. Very large volumes may need a central AHU or VRF — we say when columns are not enough.

Filters are easier than ducted — a plus with street dust. Service more often than offices because the cabinet sits in the traffic path.

Brands

Column units are about throw, hall noise, and peak load. Pros/cons of the classes we install most.

A brief comparison by class and use case — we match equipment to budget and site

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Brand Class Pros Cons
Daikin Premium Stable capacity and long-term service Higher price per kW
Mitsubishi Electric Premium Quiet premium feel in public spaces Quote well above mid
Toshiba Premium Strong airflow and duty under heavy use Costlier than mass mid models
LG Mid-range Features + competitive price for halls Noise/life behind Japanese premium
Samsung Mid-range Flexible mid for retail and lobbies Less “benchmark” durability
Midea Best value Capacity without a brand premium Less quietness and service depth
Kentatsu Best value Practical for typical halls/warehouses Fewer comfort extras

Specs and standards

Ceilings high, large air volume
Duct network not required
Throw louvres set at start-up
Design plinth, colour, boxes
Service column filter access
Work warranty 5 years

What's included

  • 01 Height, glass, traffic calc
  • 02 Layout without a reception jet
  • 03 Long pipes and outdoor units
  • 04 Boxes and plinths to design
  • 05 Louvre and noise set-up
  • 06 Night lobby install
  • 07 Filter schedule
  • 08 AHU/VRF alternative if volume is larger

How we work

  1. 01 Lobby and glass survey
  2. 02 Layout with the architect
  3. 03 Pipes and outdoor
  4. 04 Set columns
  5. 05 Start-up and throw
  6. 06 Handover and service

Advantages

Experienced specialists
Work warranty
Certified equipment
Same-day site visit
Transparent pricing
In-house production

FAQ

When a column instead of a split?

Height, volume, little ceiling space. A wall unit will not mix an atrium.

The column is very visible. Hidden option?

Ducted or central AHU. A column is power without a ceiling network.

How many for a lobby?

From the calc, not “two for symmetry”. Three on the perimeter can beat two in the middle.

Do they heat in winter?

Heat-pump models yes, within rating. Deep cold may need extra heat.

Noisy?

At full speed like any large machine. We set peak vs night modes.

Install time?

After pipes, often 1–2 days to set and start a typical lobby. Pipes take longer.

Need a quote or installation? We reply within an hour on business days. Engineer visit and survey are free with a signed contract.