Landscape & Urban Design Issue 62 2023 | Page 22

GARDEN DESIGN

CARIBBEAN BLINDS INSTALLS 8-CLUSTER PREMIUM PERGOLA TO COMPLEMENT RENOWNED LONDON MEMBERS ’ CLUB

Luxury external shading manufacturer Caribbean Blinds saw the demand for its range of high-quality awnings , external blinds and pergolas rise by 161 % during the pandemic as commercial establishments reconsidered the use and functionality of their outdoor spaces . For many , this is still a priority today .
In June 2022 , Caribbean Blinds installed 8 of its original louvered roof pergola canopies – the Outdoor Living Pod™ – at a collaborative members ’ club in Covent Garden , London .
The client Having installed the Outdoor Living Pod™ at their Mayfair location in 2018 , The Conduit wanted to replicate this design at their new club – on a much larger scale . The flexible shade and shelter provided by the Pod would result in the use of the terrace all year round .
The brief The client wished to cover two thirds of the 300sq / m roof terrace with pergolas , leaving the remaining third completely open . The ‘ Prestige ’
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