This project, for a vibrant restaurant in the fashionable Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, involves the design of a custom retractable awning and supporting structure for its rear yard to facilitate the owner’s vision of an all-weather enclosure to provide additional seating for the venue.

The awning and its structure are designed to provide a sense of privacy and intimacy for guests dining in the garden, which is in close proximity to neighboring buildings. In keeping with the rustic European vibe of the restaurant, the proposal for the awning includes a sloped structure of reclaimed heavy timber beams carrying open-web steel joists and fittings with corten finish. Components, featuring fixed, wire-reinforced glass elements, copper gutters, downspouts, and flashing work together to enhance the aesthetic and functional aspects of the outdoor dining area.