Eloquence on the Bay

Miami Awning Co., Miami, Fla., United States

These contemporary and innovative awnings are installed on the facade of the parking garage/recreation area of a five-star condominium. Twenty-six “wave” panels measure a maximum of 8'2" high by 26'6" wide. Thirty-two awnings range from 8'3" high by 6' to 4'3" wide.

These awnings add architectural interest to a condominium's parking garage/recreation facade. The owners of this new condominium also wanted to keep vehicle headlights from distracting residents across the street. These awnings add harmony to the facade and flow toward the entry of the condominium.

The architect envisioned using “waves” on the building’s facade to create a visionary perspective when approaching the condominium’s entrance. To carry this out, extensive measurements were taken and had to be coordinated for fabrication and installation. Special plates and structural tubing were used to facilitate installation. Engineering to the Florida Building Code maximized frame sizes. Innovative construction methods were used to measure, design and fabricate the awnings so installation would be quickly accomplished.

The facade is creative, impressive and sophisticated, and its serene “waves” draw attention and flow to the entrance. The project complements the architecture and embodies how fabric architecture can complement—and be an asset—to any project.