Our dealer AC Screens & Shutters has recently been appointed to fit a custom Corradi Impact® retractable roof to the outdoor space at Tasha's Café in the iconic Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, South Africa.
Milan is considered the centre of the universe when it comes to design and architecture, and for good reason. No designer, architect or fashionista can truly claim to be complete unless they have visited the Mecca of Design.
Let's face it, the Italians have been involved in design for longer than anyone else, starting as early as the 14th century with the Renaissance, for their search for combining beauty and functionality. We only need to recall the classical genius of giants like Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Raphael, Botticelli, Donatello... and the list goes on.
As an architect working within the more upmarket sector, you will know that the design of the various outdoor spaces have become a much more important and significant element in the total design of your projects than was the case some years ago. Unfortunately, up to now, there have not been that many options available on the South African market with regard to awnings. Some architects have managed to do attractive and ingenious designs but it takes time and effort from both architect and contractor and there are still limitations that impede full exploration of all possible options because the technology has not been available.
The client's needs have expanded and become more demanding, in terms of elements such as natural sunlight, climate control, and most importantly, the aesthetic appeal and general functionality of outdoor spaces.