WEATHER PROTECTION WITHOUT DIMINISHING THE VIEW

When Gil Breef, president of Shades By Design, was approached by a client who needed a solution to help their guests be able to enjoy oceanfront views no matter the weather, he knew exactly what to do. He recommended outdoor sun/weather screens to protect patrons from the elements.

The space featured on the cover of this month’s Window Fashion VISION issue is The Restaurant at W South Beach in Miami. It is a sleek, vibrant, indoor-outdoor Italian restaurant serving an array of comfort classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

While Miami is warm and sunny most of the time, it also experiences heavy winds because of its proximity to the ocean and a rainy season during the summer. “The client reached out to us because their guests were getting wet,” Breef said.

The lanai area has 10 tables for dining patrons to use that were originally open to wind and rain. The goal was to provide a solution that protected guests from the weather but did not obstruct the oceanfront views.

Shades By Design installed a Rainier outdoor screen system powered by Somfy motors and controls. They installed shades in a light color so guests could still take in the views even when the shades were drawn.

The project was completed in October 2022 and has been a huge success. What once was a space only used during certain times can now be fully utilized. “All 10 dining tables now have full occupancy,” Breef said. V

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