Company:
ShadeFla Miami, FL

Project Details

Fabric 1

Ferrari Precontraint 602
Producer: Serge Ferrari North America Inc.
Supplier: Serge Ferrari North America Inc.

Fabric 2

Para Tempotest
Producer: Parà Group
Supplier: Tempotest USA

Fabric 3

Recasen 5000P with 5% openness
Producer: Recasens USA
Supplier: Recasens USA


Engineer Name 1
Gary D Foreman

Engineer Company 1
PE SE AIA PA

Design Name
Joaquin Pineda, Kevin Arrieta

Design Company
ShadeFLA

Architect Name
Shay Hopkins, Rule Joy Trammell

Architect Company
Rubio LLC

Fabrication Company
Sunair Awning, Inc

Project Manager Name
Thomas Stedem

Project Manager Company
Balfour Beatty Construction

Installation Name
Alexander Sanchez


Please describe the project specifications

The aluminum frame with powder coating motorized retractable roof systems 3 bays unit with retractable exterior screens cover the 441 square foot dining terrace of Preston restaurant which is located on the second floor of the Loews Hotel, Miami Beach. The retractable roof system is operated by Somfy motor Altus 660 RTS, with Eolis wireless wind sensor, DecoFlex 5 channels wall mounted remote, and The RTS dry-contact Interface, which can be used to communicate between home automation or other third party systems and Somfy’s RTS Motors and Intro line of controls. The retractable screens are motorized by Somfy 525 RTS


What was the purpose of this project? What did the client request?

The client of this project is Preston restaurant which is part of Loews Hotel, Miami Beach would like a retractable roof system to be installed above the dining terrace, mounted to their steel structure, which is a part of restaurant remodeling.


What is unique or complex about the project?

There are steel beams divided the custom frame steel structure into 3 bays. It seems like 3 individual system will be the best solution. However, client would like those 3 bays to be operated by one system but still have a look of 3 systems for budget control purposes and the best water protection solution. Therefore, the retractable roof system is motorized by Somfy Altus 660 RTS motor and connect all 3 retractable roof by drilling hole on the steel beam and insert the motor beam all the way through. The challenge is that to figure out the proper location to drill the hole through those beams in order not to lose structural strength.


What were the results of the project?

The result was great. The canopy system contain a beautiful look and give and exceptional result for sun and rain protection


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