Landscape & Urban Design Issue 63 2023 | Page 21

GARDEN DESIGN
Detailed support was provided throughout to ensure that the precise nature of the project worked within the tolerances of the structure . We advised on various elements during the process – from when the first sketch was submitted by Bancroft Lee Landscapes in June 2022 to the order placement three months later , via our trade account manager and our technical team . The overall lead time on this product was 8 weeks , with installation taking 2 days to complete .
Sam Bancroft , Director at Bancroft Lee Landscapes commented : “ We attended a training day at Caribbean Blinds HQ before we built our first Pod supplied by the company as subcontractors for a local garden designer within a high-end modern garden we were building . Similarly , we also worked as a subcontractor for this particular project .
Near completion , we suggested installing the Deluxe Outdoor Living Pod™ over the sunken seating area we had built . The client was shown pictures of Pods that we had previously built , as well as samples so they could see the quality of materials used , and subsequently chose the colour of the blind they wanted .
The quality of the Pod is outstanding , and every little detail has been considered , including hidden fixings and integrated cabling and guttering . The product has completely changed the already amazing space , giving it a real focal point , looking out from the kitchen . We installed blinds , lighting and heating within the Pod , meaning it can be used all year round . Both ourselves and our clients are extremely happy with the outcome and hope to include many more Pods in our future designs .”
The Outdoor Living Pod™ explained … Ingeniously designed for those who want to live life outdoors , the innovative rotating louvered roof offers an open-air alfresco feel when left fully open , and ensures a completely water , wind and even snow-tight roof when closed . Optional windproof screens , ambient LED perimeter lighting and instant infra-red heaters mean a cosy and pleasant environment can be achieved all year round .
Built for durability and longevity , the low-maintenance Outdoor Living Pod™ is constructed from super-strong , corrosion-resistant , powder coated aluminium and adapts to any outdoor lounging or dining space .
Stuart Dantzic , Managing Director Caribbean Blinds UK www . cbsolarshading . co . uk
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