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Tap 42

Large Custom Canopy

Miami, FL

 

The Client

Our client was debuting a new restaurant in the vibrant Midtown Miami area. There was an extensive patio area they wanted to utilize to create an outdoor seating area and bar, creating an exciting place that would draw customers from the neighborhood and also provide shade and weather protection from the heat and rain.

The Canopy

This project consists of a very large custom outdoor patio lean-to style canopy for the newest Tap 42 Restaurant and Bar in Midtown Miami. The canopy is located over the outside patio seating area and bar at street level. Unlike the traditional fabric awning structural design, the project was designed using a tubular structure. All of the fabric attachment was concealed as best as possible to provide a seamless transition between the fabric and the structure. The structure is not just rectangular in shape, but was designed to conform to the existing contours of the building.

The Outcome

Our client is extremely satisfied with the final end product! The opening debut and their new location is a success! The various large structural elements of the canopy were utilized for other features of the restaurant needed, such as mounts for large screen tv’s, speakers, ceiling fans and fire sprinklers. The new canopy covers the outdoor patio and bar and really has been what they needed with all of the extensive rain that the area has experienced. The canopy has contributed to making a great space for lunch, social gatherings, and patio dining throughout the day.

Faena Hotel

Custom Entrance Awning

Miami Beach, FL

 

The Client

This awning was crafted for the world renown Faena Hotel. The hotel needed an awning on the side entrance of their hotel that would be a signature “one of a kind”. The design and color were very important to the designer. Red is the “signature” color that is used throughout every aspect of the resort and all of their other properties. They wanted an awning that would be out of the ordinary.

The Awning

This is a very custom marque “scallop” curved style entrance awning for the side entrance of a hotel. Sunbrella Jockey Red was used for the cover. The fabric was fire-treated to meet permitting requirements. The awning has a unique feature, in that there are large holes that allow those underneath to look through, to see the sky. This was achieved with large pipe and special large “grommets”. It makes for an unusual feature that we have never had requested before. There is also a ceiling liner on the bottom of the awning to hide the frame structure. The frame and fabric department also had to take into consideration all of the light fixtures that would be installed in this awning.

The Outcome

The entrance awning for the Faena Hotel and Resort is very unique, like all of the features of this Iconic Hotel. The very custom awning makes it easy to find the side entrance for the Hotel. It also is the “One of a Kind” look that the client wanted.

Miami Midtown 5

Custom Cabanas

Miami, FL

 

The Client

This project consists of custom Cabanas for Miami’s newest luxury apartment in the Midtown Miami area. They are installed on the 5th floor of the outdoor pool deck, adjacent to the pool.

The Cabanas

The architect designed 3 modern pool-side cabanas to surround Midtown Miami 5’s zero entry pool on the 5th floor outdoor pool deck area. The apartment is stylish and luxurious, offering all the amenities that one can think of. They wanted to offer residents Chic Cabanas that they could use to relax and unwind in when they are by the pool.

Attention to detail and construction was necessary to fabricate and install these modern modular cabanas. The cabana frames were fabricated and lifted into place with a crane. Being located on the 5th story outdoor pool deck, the cabanas are engineered for high winds. Weathermax 80 fabric was used for the panels and roof and ship laced on three sides and the top.

The Outcome

The client is extremely pleased with their modern custom cabanas. They blend “elegance and edge” to complement the outdoor deck and pool area with their Chic architectural style. The cabanas offer poolside shade for residents and guests wanting to enjoy the outdoors, yet protect themselves from the sun. The cabanas are used throughout the week and extensively on the weekends when residents take advantage of leisure time.

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.

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.