Located
adjacent to the Hôtel de Paris, in Monte Carlo, Monaco, the newly
completed Sporting d’Hiver complex, is a stunning 250 € million
development which includes premium mixed-use pavilions and the city’s
most prestigious casino.
Complete with luxury residential abodes,
as well as an art gallery, boutiques, offices and conference facilities,
the complex makes the most of
the city, sea and mountain outlooks with floor-to-ceiling glass
frontages.
Architects Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners wanted a
pergola shading system that would fit in with the high-end surroundings,
but could also
withstand high winds, retract when necessary, and last for a long time
without deterioration and with minimal maintenance.
The TESS™640
system from Guthrie Douglas was specified for its unique spring
mechanism which holds fabric flat regardless of the angle the system
is installed at. The mechanism is concealed within a single fabric
roller, so the blind is almost invisible when retracted. Slim 4mm
stainless steel
rods guide the shade.
Guthrie Douglas, specialist shading
engineers for architectural projects, were contacted by London architect
Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners to
work with Renaudat Centre Constructions, Somfy Projects, and Serge
Ferrari fabrics to supply and install the shades within the pergola
structures on
each of the six rooftop terraces.
“The aesthetic was important
here and the end result is in keeping with the design aesthetic of this
premium complex in one of the most exclusive
areas of Monaco.” said Sandra Johnson of Guthrie Douglas. “That said,
the technical performance of the system is equally important. No-one
would
thank us if these systems were still not looking beautiful in 5, 10 or
even 15 years’ time. This is the benefit of using a tried and tested
system
such as the TESS™640”.
Each rooftop terrace required eight shading
systems and in keeping with the light and airy feel of the building,
they were each fitted with
TESS™Poly 5%. Made from tear-resistant polyester, the material has a PVC
coating with fungicidal and dirt-repellent finish and UV absorber. It
is
also flame resistant according to DIN 4102-B1.
For more information about Guthrie Douglas and their specialist blinds for architectural projects, visit www.guthriedouglas.com or email: projects@guthriedouglas.com
