College Station Project, Texas | Fixed Aluminum Pergola & Guillotine Glass Enclosure

Fixed aluminum pergola with guillotine glass walls at Casa Mangiare Cucina Italiana, College Station, Texas
CASA MANGIARE CUCINA ITALIANA | Fixed Aluminum Pergola & Guillotine Glass Enclosure
Finished glass enclosure beside the Casa Mangiare entrance Dark aluminum pergola frame and glass walls along the restaurant patio Motorized guillotine glass wall panels on the side of the enclosure Interior of the glass-enclosed dining room with chandeliers and set tables 3D rendering of the fixed pergola and glass enclosure String Lights Outdoor installers fitting glass panels and the entry door Cover sheet of the engineered drawings for the Casa Mangiare patio enclosure

Details

A fixed aluminum pergola with solid aluminum roof panels and motorized guillotine glass walls has been installed over the existing patio at Casa Mangiare Cucina Italiana on University Drive East in College Station, Texas. The goal was to turn an open patio into a dining room the restaurant can use all year, protected from Texas sun, rain and wind, without losing the view.

The solid roof keeps the space shaded and dry. The guillotine glass panels fold down with a motor to open the room to fresh air, then rise again to close it in seconds. The glass walls were installed to meet the City's requirements, with sealed structural drawings and design accessories added to finish the space.

Info

  • Name: Casa Mangiare Cucina Italiana, College Station, TX
  • Client: Casa Mangiare
  • Year: 2023
  • Category: Fixed Pergola / Commercial Patio Enclosure
  • Product: Fixed Aluminum Pergola with Solid Aluminum Roof Panels
  • Enclosure: Motorized Guillotine Glass Walls (Fold-Down Glass Panels) and Glass Entry Door
  • Finish: Dark Aluminum Frame
  • General Contractor: Awning for Patio Global LLC
  • Engineering: Sealed Structural Drawings by RR Consulting Engineers; Installed to City Requirements
Guillotine Glazing Systems
FixedSolid aluminum roof panels
MotorizedGuillotine glass walls that fold down
SealedStructural engineering drawings
CityRequirements met for the glass walls
365Days a year the patio can seat guests
1 teamFrom 3D design to installation

The Challenge

Enclosing an existing restaurant patio so it could be used in every season. The new structure had to meet the City's requirements for glass walls, be engineered for Texas wind and storms, and look like part of the restaurant rather than an add-on, while still letting the room open up on mild days.

The Result

A bright, enclosed dining room under a solid aluminum roof, finished with chandeliers and recessed lighting. The guillotine glass walls lower to bring in fresh air and close against heat, rain and wind, so the patio seats guests all year. The project also led to an offer for more commercial work with the client.