Gibus style and technology for a versatile, cool and high-tech rooftop bar

The rooftop terrace of Hotel Neringa is one of the most enchanting locations to admire the urban landscape of Vilnius, Lithuania, between late afternoon and the first dusk of evening. Located in the city's business and shopping district, before its recent renovation the hotel was best known for its restaurant, which served local and international specialties in an Art Déco atmosphere. Today, after the redevelopment, the hotel stands out for its pleasantly designed spaces; the new Rooftop Bar is now the hotel's most acclaimed space and has become a sought-after destination even just for a moment of relaxation.

Highlighting the rooftop terrace with a combination of Twist bioclimatic pergolas from Gibus proved to be the winning choice to revitalize the hotel after three long years of work. The Rooftop Bar consists of four Twist modules arranged in a ‘T’ shape, with slender uprights supporting the roofs, and they are equipped with tilting sun protection slats, while the sides are enclosed by GLISSE sliding walls, an all-glass system consisting of monolithic tempered glass panels sliding on parallel rails.

The transparency of Twist and GLISSE offers a magnificent view of the cloudy sky, the city skyline and the boundless horizon of the Lithuanian plain. Moreover, during the harsh Baltic winters, the pergola provides optimum thermal comfort and protects guests and staff from rain, wind and snow, creating a unique space in Northern Europe.

So we are looking at a synthesis of purity, elegance and technology. Twist has a modular frame of powder-coated extruded aluminum and features exclusive Gibus patents: Twist Motion regulates the rotation of the aluminum slats for opening and closing the roof; Side Seal provides complete perimeter insulation of the slats from the outdoor environment; Snow Melt heats the slat surface to prevent snow accumulation; Blade Seal provides effective protection against water and air between the slats; Quick Assembly guarantees proficient, fast and easy installation; Safe Blade, finally, allows the slats to stop on contact with foreign objects and change direction immediately.

Thanks to the careful choice of colors and finishes, the Twist and GLISSE R models blend in naturally among the exposed brick walls surrounding the rooftop terrace. The rhythmic geometry of the slats creates light and shadow patterns that liven up the austere look of the Rooftop Bar, furnished with Scandinavian design furniture. Along the perimeter of the pergola, speakers and directional light points create a pleasant and cool atmosphere suitable for any type of gathering.

Thanks to the technologies and high aesthetic value of the Gibus pergola, Hotel Neringa raised the level of its offerings and created a distinctive space that offers a unique and memorable experience in the urban context.  

Client: Hotel Neringa
Location: Vilnius, Lithuania
Bioclimatic pergola: Gibus
Model: Twist
Sliding glazing: GLISSE