Gibus: 'Pergolas and awnings for an atmospheric, functional and versatile outdoor space'

Gibus strives to distinguish itself with solutions featuring sleek, contemporary design and outstanding performance to add value in a wide variety of hospitality environments. After all, an inviting and functional outdoor space is a key asset for hotels, bars and restaurants, as a well-designed and effectively weather-protected outdoor space makes a venue more versatile, welcomes more customers and thus increases business opportunities. 

The Italian company Gibus profiles itself as one of Europe's top players in the field of outdoor living by focusing on sustainable, technologically advanced and aesthetically pleasing solutions. In its delivery program, the company has a wide range of pergolas and awnings that are also excellent for the hospitality industry. "A range of products that can concretely add value to different types of venues," said Managing Director Martijn Westenbrink of Gibus Netherlands and Belgium. "The sloping pergola Quadra 165, for example, stands out for its style and performance." 

This canopy is specially designed to accommodate large projections of up to 880 cm, making it suitable for covering large areas. The Quadra 165 has a painted aluminum construction and owes its sophistication to the front frame that is decorated with an original diamond pattern, also called a "diamond cut," which Gibus says stands out for its uniqueness, style and elegance. This pergola can be made in a wide range of colors, not only of the powder coating, but also of the PVC fabric of the advanced pitched roof. 

The fabric of the Quadra 165 is blackout or translucent, waterproof, impervious to mold and bacteria and resistant to UV radiation, as well as heat, frost, weather conditions and temperature fluctuations. The roof can be opened and closed manually or motorized, but can also be operated weather-dependently by special sun and wind sensors, according to the end user's wishes. Gibus designed the Quadra 165 so that the canopy can be optimally combined with any architectural style or landscape context. The canopy is available for wall or ceiling mounting or as a self-supporting structure (pavilion model). 

"The Quadra 165 canopy is the result of advanced research by Gibus and therefore has a number of advanced patents," Westenbrink said. "These include Weather Strip, which attaches the ribs that support the roof to the canvas, ensuring the waterproofing of the joint. Another is the Quadra, a space-saving system with a water-draining gutter at the front to collect rainwater and integrated drainage in the poles. This allows the Quadra 165 to guarantee maximum comfort even on rainy days." And that's not all, the Managing Director makes clear. "The Quadra 165 is also equipped with Quick Block, a quick-connect system that allows the baleens to be easily mounted to the runners in the guides. This system simplifies maintenance and also guarantees a high degree of sealing reliability, even in critical weight or frost situations." 

Pergola Zenit 90°

Another interesting system, resulting from Gibus' desire to also create visually attractive awnings and terrace solutions - with which the company has long sought to distinguish itself - is the pergola Zenit. With vertical uprights and precisely horizontal beams, it offers a cubist appearance. The canopy is closed with a folding roof made of PVC fabric that provides protection from precipitation, sun and harmful UV rays. "This allows end users to enjoy absolute comfort in any season and even during the hottest hours of the day," Westenbrink said. "The Zenit pergola can be motor-driven and can also be adapted almost endlessly to the end customer's requirements in other respects: in terms of design, size, color and accessories." Regarding the latter aspect, just like the Quadra 165 - and many other Gibus solutions - the Zenit can be equipped with a range of optional extras to be used as universally or specifically as possible, such as glass doors, zipscreens, LED lighting, heating and/or a sound system. 

Azimut interesting for the hospitality industry

In the line of 90° pergolas, the exclusive and sophisticated Azimut pergola is very interesting for the hospitality sector, according to Gibus. The cubic construction made of powder-coated aluminum with vertical uprights and horizontal beams is designed so that the pergola can drain any rainwater without problems, without having to tilt the roof to do so. Like the Zenit 90°, the Azimut has a folding roof made of PVC fabric. This canopy is equipped with integrated side screen closures and - very functional for catering applications - can be connected without any problems. In addition, the Azimut can be perfectly combined with different architectural styles. 

Like the Zenit, the Azimut has an important feature: the canopy's roof frame is patented Anti-Splash. That means it has a raised edge that prevents rainwater, which falls from the canvas into the gutter, from splashing into the pergola. 

Gastro SUNRAIN

Last but not least, in the area of awnings, Gibus mentions the freestanding model Gastro SUNRAIN, which, thanks to its patented SUNRAIN technology and extremely stable construction, protects users not only from the sun, but also from heavy rain. Gastro SUNRAIN is also equipped with a waterproof PVC fabric that can cover areas of up to 40 m², which can be increased to 136 m² when using multiple modules (up to a maximum of three units). With an electric motor already included in the standard version, this solution can be expanded with the Wind Protect System WPS, which makes the structure wind resistant. This awning - the result of more than 180 years of know-how from the German company LEINER GmbH, now part of the Gibus Group - has a self-supporting aluminum frame. Single SUNRAIN screens can be attached to the wall or under a deck (ceiling mounting). Optionally, the SUNRAIN can also be supplied as Pergola SUNRAIN with an elegant frame.

"The Gastro SUNRAIN in all its variants is versatile and advanced and can be expanded with LED lighting systems, heaters and sensors to automatically move the awning depending on weather conditions," concludes Martijn Westenbrink. "Together with its robust construction, these options make this system ideally suited for hospitality canopies and awnings!"