The Marriott Cypress Harbor Resort in Orlando, Florida, was seeking to re-design a covered courtyard area that was confined by columns and a conventional roofing structure. According to the architect, the eating area lacked openness and natural light. SKYShades proposed the 40' X 40' canopy shown in the picture. The design utilizes a 43 ft tall center mast with a sail attached to reflect the Marriott's logo. The conic roofing structure is a Teflon Coated Fiberglass fabric (PTFE) that is...
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This McDonald's at Walt Disney World is a perfect example of utilizing a SKYShades structure to reflect its corporate image and at the same time provide shade for its customers to enjoy a beautiful Florida day while enjoying their "Happy Meal". Shade canopies and sails can create "income generating" areas that were not previously possible. If you currently have an outdoor dining / drinking area, is it being used to its full potential? Do you often find turnover is not the...
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