Miami Awning

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Charter School Slam 3

Large Custom Canopy

Miami, FL

 

The Client

For this project, our client is a Magnet School for Sports Leadership and Management. They have a building across from the main campus that has additional classrooms and an outdoor patio area for students to fellowship and spend time outdoors. The architect involved with the school designed a curved canopy to provide weather protection and shade for students, so they would be able to use the space throughout the year.

The Canopy

This canopy has a custom curved shape fabricated and installed for a State of the Art (7) Story School Facility. The canopy covers an outdoor patio area of a special Sports Leadership and Management Charter School. The canopy covers an area that is 58’-0” wide x 34’-0” projection. Ultrashade USP 123 Stoplight Red is the fabric selected for the cover. This canopy, like all Miami Awning Structures, is engineered and built to the Florida Building Code.

The Outcome

The principal, teachers and students were very excited and pleased with their new outdoor canopy area. They enjoy using the outdoor space that is now covered. The students and faculty are all focused on sports related curriculum's and careers and this new area also gives them another space for outdoor activities when needed. They especially appreciate how the canopy keeps them cool and protected from the intense rays of the sun or tropical downpours during the summer and fall seasons. What a great space!

Biscayne Bay Yacht Club

Custom Awning

Coconut Grove, FL

 

The Client

This client had individual awnings over the east elevation of the building that were not aesthetically appealing and in very bad shape. They wanted weather and shade protection for those dining inside. They also wanted something totally different. This project consists of one long continuous awning that highlights the arches of a historic building for the Biscayne Yacht Club on Bayshore Drive in Miami, FL.

The Awning

The awnings were custom designed to follow the arches of the building’s façade. The frame work was very custom, as well as the fabric to follow the arches, since the middle arch was different from the other two arches on each side.  The anchorage needed to bolt into a coral rock structure that is very close by the water.  Special adhesive chemical anchors were used to anchor the awnings to the wall.  There are also ceiling liners covering the undersides of portions of the long awning that cover the framework of the awning. The fabric used is Sunbrella Firesist Regatta Blue.

The Outcome

The clients are extremely pleased with the new awnings. This is a historic building, on the bay with a beautiful setting that is used for sailing and social events. Located on beautiful Biscayne Bay, a lot of sailing and social events as well as weddings are scheduled throughout the year. The new awnings give the illusion of waves and blends well with the architecture of the structure. The selection of Regatta blue by Sunbrella Firesist highlights that they are a Yacht Club. One of the members is architect C. Frasuer Knight, a member of the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club since the 1940’s. These awnings are the something different that they wanted for the Club.

Miami Seaquarium

Custom Beverage Canopy

Miami, FL

This design won the IAA 2016 Outstanding Acheivement Award for Canopies<93 Square Meters

This is a custom designed canopy for the Miami Seaquarium. The structural dimensions are 37′-0″ x 10′-0″. The design, is a custom engineered compound arched structure. This canopy is anchored to the existing low structural wall already on site. The fabric was designed as a flat panel for easy removal in the event of a hurricane.

The client desired to have a canopy that would be used to serve beverages and food items for park visitors. They wanted the canopy to be attractive and easy to spot as guests walk from one venue to another.

The structural design of this canopy, follows the pattern of other recent projects that have been recently designed and installed by our company at the park. Engineering determined the size of the framing members used. The entire frame is bowed in both dimensions. Precise bending of all pipes was needed to achieve this custom design. This also meant that everything had to be patterned for the fabric cover. Installation had to be performed as early as possible in the morning and paused around the various show times, to not disturb patrons at the park.

The customer is extremely satisfied with the result. The canopy shelters the refreshment and food vendors below. It is colorful, attractive and blends in well with the other structures that we have installed. Park visitors now have easy access for refreshments in this location of the park, which is especially appreciated by all who are there.

Photos and detailed project descriptions of the winners are available at: http://iaa.ifai.com/projects/miami-seaquarium-refreshment-canopy/

Firefly Resort

Titan Roll-down Screens

Elbow Cay, The Bahamas

 

The project features 3 roll-down Titan Screens installed at the Firefly Resort Bar.  These screens help filter the bright sun while guests enjoy a water front meal.

The screens are motorized and can be adjusted by using a simple remote. 

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Cafe Beignet

Custom Retractable Canopy

New Orleans, LA

 

This project features a custom shade solution for Cafe Beignet, located just off of Burbon Street in New Orleans. The client wanted it's customers to enjoy the gorgeous courtyard, rain or shine. A custom retractable canopy protects customers from the elements and allow the space to maintain a lively feel all day long. 

Miami Awning designed and fabricated a custom frame to cover the entire courtyard. Attached to the frame is a Corradi retractable awning system. The Corradi System is an easy to open and close, retractable awning system. 

With this retractable shade system installed, this cafe is able to maximize revenue form their outdoor patio dining area and host fun events rain or shine.

Engle Building

Commercial Lean-to Awnings

Coconut Grove, Florida

 

This project entails a total building renovation in the charming Coconut Grove area. Previously, barrel shaped awnings were on the entire façade of the building; making it look old and dated now. The client wanted to totally redesign the building to make an entirely new façade and that included updating the awnings. Their goal was to renovate and create a cultural hub in this main street of Coconut Grove. For the building they wanted to have a mix of local business and keep with the artistic fabric of the community. They wanted the building and awnings to be new, modern and artistic.

(12) New stationary awnings of various sizes were designed for the building’s east, north and west facades. The awnings were fabricated with Natura in: Black, Navy and Digital White. Custom stripes were made to go vertically or horizontally. The color patterns vary for each awning. Each awning has an 8” wrap around valance in black Natura, for signage now or in the future. By creating the custom stripes, the awnings are more artistic, but this also ensures that the colors of the stripes will not fade as quickly. This is an important feature in the tropical climate of the region. Innovative construction methods were used to measure, design and fabricate the awnings so that installation would be able to be quickly accomplished.

Although these look like they are simple awnings, they have many special features. For the frame structure, special telescoping brackets had to be made, as the distance to the wall varies throughout the structure. The architect wanted custom stripes that would run, either vertically or horizontally. For each awning there was a variation of color patterns, whether this is horizontal or vertical. To achieve this extremely accurate measurements and special attention to detail would be necessary.

The building looks totally different from the way it looked before. It was featured in the local newspaper and online. This building renovation has really shown how awnings add to the character and charm of a neighborhood. The use of the new awnings have updated the look of this main corner of the community. The awnings also provide protection from the rain and UV protection for the retail merchants. These awnings have helped to make this dated building look new, dynamic and fresh.