San Ramon, CA
United States
Where timeless California sunshine meets modern public square
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Custom-produced orange Soltis 86 protects guests at shopping and community plaza
The City Center Bishop Ranch is a vibrant 300,000 square foot shopping, community and lifestyle destination in San Ramon, California. Renowned architects Renzo Piano were inspired by the stunning natural surroundings of San Ramon’s rolling hills and designed, with BAR Architects and Sunset Development, an open-air destination with a nod to old world public squares.
6,930 square feet of shade protect guests
To provide shading to the large space, Eide Industries Inc. manufactured a glass escalator canopy as well as 186 fabric awnings in various sizes, with a coverage area of 6,930 square feet.
The awnings were made with Serge Ferrari Soltis 86 Color, a 14% open mesh that filters UV and rain, but allows warm air to rise through, keeping the entire space breezy, cool and comfortable for guests. A custom orange color was specially produced for the project, giving vibrance to the space.
Built with Precontraint® technology, Soltis 86 Color will continue to look beautiful for many years with its strength and inherent resistance to fading, stretching and tears.
Project participants :
Fabricator/Installer: EIDE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Architect: BAR ARCHITECTS / RENZO PIANO BLDG. WORKSHOP
Engineer: PRECISION STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, INC.
Owner: SUNSET DEVELOPMENT CO. – SAN RAMON, CA
