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GuildWorks gives a California park its first shade

February 1st, 2025

River Park in Petaluma, Calif., is transforming. Its inaugural structure is the peninsula’s first shaded area—there aren’t even any trees—underneath a shade sail array composed of diamond shapes and providing a covered area more than 70 feet in diameter. It rises 20 feet and was created by GuildWorks LLC of Portland, Ore. “We see our […]

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Network with architects to foster shade business development

September 1st, 2024

The Pergotenda® B-Space retractable canopy installed at the Four Seasons in Minneapolis, Minn., was specified by Smallwood Architects and installed by Miami Awning last year. Corradi USA, the manufacturer, collaborated with the architect and installer to complete the project and maximize the hotel’s outdoor space. Image: Corradi USA For shade companies, workmanship, expertise, credibility and […]

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