Retractable Awning at Andaz Hotel, Gaslamp District

This Uni-SystemsEn-Fold^®is installed at the Andaz Rooftop, a luxurious restaurant and lounge atop a historic San Diego hotel. The system uses spliced idler beams to cover a width of 68’, and extends 25’ at the push of a button to protect patrons from rain, wind, and excessive sun. In addition to theEn-Fold^®, this system includes automatedroll-up curtainswhich can be lowered to further enclose the space, allowing patrons to remain comfortable in driving rain and high winds. A smaller non-retractingEn-Fold^®is installed in the entryway of the rooftop, keeping patrons protected as they travel from the elevator to the lounge area.

TheEn-Fold^®is installed with PVC coated fabrics woven from high tenacity polyester micro-cables which are 100% recyclable and have a low coefficient of friction, making them resistant to dirt and much easier to clean. The materials are also flame retardant, and impervious to UV light, minimizing deterioration of their surfaces.

En-Fold^®’s modular design offers affordability that is not available with fully-customized designs, allowing for optimized performance and aesthetics, while also meeting the project budget requirements.