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Monarch Bay Beach Club

J. Miller Canvas LLC -

This private and exclusive California beach club wanted sun protection with translucency, a complete custom gable roof canopy with built in gutter system, motorized solar screens and mesh curtains. They wanted a comfortable environment for their clients to enjoy when not outside on the beach.

The Block

SHADE Industries -

This project is composed of seven (7) bright yellow shade sails that cover an entry courtyard. They are connected to one shared column in the middle and custom wall brackets around the perimeter. Unique architectural lighting is integrated with the center column. These shade sails are featured at a new commercial shopping complex and were …

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17 North Corporate Center

SHADE Industries

The 17 North Corporate Center consists of four shade sails suspended between two mirrored office buildings. These sails connect to the office building by 10 custom wall brackets, and are supported by two shared columns in the center. The design goal for this project was two-fold. This structure was designed to provide a shaded open …

City Center Bishop Ranch

Eide Industries, Inc.

The City Center Bishop Ranch project was a re-invention of a shopping center to create a new lifestyle destination where surrounding communities, cultures and commerce will converge. The Sunset Development Company (owners) brought onboard acclaimed architect Renzo Piano Building Workshop and BAR Architects to design a vibrant market and escape place in the heart of …

Himmel Park

SHADE Industries

Himmel Park features a large, structural umbrella supported by a single structural steel column and a framed 20’x36’ canopy. The City of Tucson, Arizona had planned for amenity upgrades at this City park, which included a new exercise station, and functional shade was necessary for this equipment to be utilized by local residents. Since this …

Knox Companies

SHADE Industries

This project consists of six (6) custom shade sails that span over a commercial patio. The sails connect to the building framework with custom steel tabs and to the building wall with custom wall brackets. Four custom-length drop rolls provide additional shade during the early mornings. This project was constructed in two separate phases. During …

Monarch Bay Beach Club

J. Miller Canvas LLC -

This private and exclusive California beach club wanted sun protection with translucency, a complete custom gable roof canopy with built in gutter system, motorized solar screens and mesh curtains. They wanted a comfortable environment for their clients to enjoy when not outside on the beach.

Palm Court Tension Canopies

J. Miller Canvas LLC

The architect designed this area, which bridges two office buildings, to create a communal outdoor work/play space. The canopy was designed to have varying levels of density of the fabric creating shade as well as casting playful shadows on the ground. Material used provides proper blockage of sunlight and the more open (14%) density of …

Ritz Carlton

Lawrence Fabric & Metal Structures, Inc.

Traditional Slope style patio canopy enclosure for a luxury hotel, measuring 145’ wide x 24’ projection. Unique flat design of the frame required additional framework to support snow/ice loads. Glass sidewalls were fabricated and installed by Traube Tents & Structures. Aluminum gutters and downspouts divert water off the canopy sides. All aluminum framework was painted …

The Block

SHADE Industries -

This project is composed of seven (7) bright yellow shade sails that cover an entry courtyard. They are connected to one shared column in the middle and custom wall brackets around the perimeter. Unique architectural lighting is integrated with the center column. These shade sails are featured at a new commercial shopping complex and were …