Abstract: A doorway having a recessed magnetic lock is disclosed. The doorway that comprises a jamb that defines an interior jamb space. The jamb includes a stop surface that defines a jamb opening between the interior jamb space and an exterior space. The doorway further comprises an electromagnet housed within the interior jamb space that is operable to provide an attractive magnetic force. The doorway further comprises a door pivotally connected to the jamb to open and close the doorway. The door defines an interior door space and includes a front surface. The front surface defines a door opening between the interior door space and the exterior space. The doorway further comprise a magnetically attractive armature housed within the interior door space. The armature is abuttingly engagable with the electromagnet when the doorway is closed.