You choose the materials and finishes
Every villa is different. So you choose the materials and finishes of your pergola, to suit your way of life and your taste. It can be modern and pared back, or more traditional, with decorative details.
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Louvres that set the shade.
Made to measure, inside and out.
On the façade or as a canopy.
A tensioned fabric, made to measure.
Furniture for living outdoors.
Artwork © Disney/Pixar · Photo: LumiDesign, Porticcio showroom Pinball machines, cabinets, games room.
Across Corsica, from the Porticcio showroom.
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On the Bonifacio plateau, shade is scarce and wind never is. A roof of adjustable aluminium louvres controls the sun and lets the air circulate, on a structure anchored to last.
Made-to-measure bioclimatic pergola in Corsica
We design and install made-to-measure bioclimatic pergolas, suited to conditions in Corsica. Their adjustable louvres control sunlight and ventilation, summer and winter alike. We work across the island: Ajaccio, Bastia, Porto-Vecchio, Bonifacio, Île-Rousse and elsewhere.
The structure is aluminium, robust and precisely made. It comes from Biossun, a manufacturer founded in 2009, and Victor Paquelet, who runs LumiDesign, has been installing pergolas since 2015. We design each pergola for the place where it will stand, on a terrace, by a pool or in a garden, so that it fits in and lasts.
The need
The sun is intense, temperatures are high and winds are strong.
Describe my outdoor spaceAdjustable louvres Made of aluminium, they pivot to control the sun and let the air through. When closed, they fit tightly together.
Integrated gutter The edge beams conceal a gutter: it collects water from the louvres and carries it down to the posts.
Motorisation The louvres are motorised and operated by remote control.
Vertical blind As an option, a motorised blind lowers down the side.
Kettal furniture A lounge and a coffee table in the spirit of the Kettal collections, which we offer. Illustrative only.
LED strip A continuous strip built into the beams. Its light is indirect: it grazes the louvres. Dimmable white or RGB, depending on the model.
Slatted screen As an option, one side closes with a slatted screen, with fixed or adjustable slats.
Aluminium structure Four powder-coated posts carry the roof. Rainwater runs down inside; there is no visible gutter.
Wall lights On the house wall, two lights take over in the evening. They are not part of the pergola.
The bioclimatic pergola, in situ
Louvre angle 62°
LED strip
Intensity100%
Colour
Colour (RGB strip, depending on the model)
Dimmable white strip or RGB strip, depending on the Biossun model. Illustrative only.
Illustrative diagram. Sun path calculated for Porticcio on 21 June (21 December with “Winter sun”). The range of louvre rotation depends on the model; colour and finish chosen from the manufacturer's range. Furniture in the spirit of the Kettal collections. See Kettal furniture
Illustrative diagram. Sun path calculated for Porticcio on 21 June (21 December with “Winter sun”). The range of louvre rotation depends on the model; colour and finish chosen from the manufacturer's range. Furniture in the spirit of the Kettal collections. See Kettal furniture
What you choose
Each pergola is made to measure, to suit your needs and the architecture of your outdoor space.
Biossun bioclimatic pergola, from €6,600 incl. VAT, installed. See terms in store.
Side blinds
Side blinds, fitted to the sides of the pergola.
Casa Ghjovi · a side blind, half lowered1of 5
On our sites
A pergola with a white structure and wood-effect louvres, photographed from the wide view down to the profile of a single louvre.
View the projectCasa Mare From below, louvres open
Casa Mare The louvres, the sea, the lounge
Casa Mare The louvre profile
Casa Mare LED spotlights along the edge
Casa Mare From the air, louvres open
Casa Mare Louvres half open, full sun
Casa Mare Shadow on a pouf
Casa Mare Louvres closed, full shade
From directly above closed
Casa Mare Half open
Casa Mare Open
Our method
We work with you at every stage of the project.
Visit the showroomWe start by understanding your needs and wishes.
We design the pergola around your space, your needs and the architecture of your outdoor area.
We help you with the prior declaration of works or, if one is needed, the building permit.
We install the pergola, which must meet your expectations of quality, design and use.
Other projects
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Our projects
Biossun manufacturer's warranty
All our Biossun bioclimatic pergolas come with a comprehensive warranty, assuring you of their durability and long-term performance.
Warranty terms, on biossun.comCSTB certification
Biossun states that all its models are certified by the CSTB, the French Scientific and Technical Centre for Building, with which it has worked since 2013. According to the manufacturer, this certification guarantees that the pergola withstands everyday weather conditions.
The certification, on biossun.comA bioclimatic pergola made for your home
Every villa is different. So you choose the materials and finishes of your pergola, to suit your way of life and your taste. It can be modern and pared back, or more traditional, with decorative details.
We begin with an in-depth conversation to understand your needs and wishes. We then work with you at every stage, from design to installation. Your made-to-measure pergola must be well built, please you and be practical to use.
An outdoor space designed around a bioclimatic pergola
LumiDesign designs and installs your made-to-measure pergola in Corsica, with craftsmanship and a personal service. You will have a calm, elegant place outdoors to relax and entertain. Call us or visit the Porticcio showroom to start designing yours.
Visit the Porticcio showroomBioclimatic pergola in Bonifacio
The roof
A bioclimatic pergola is an aluminium structure topped with motorised louvres. By tilting them, you choose how much sun comes in and how much air passes through. In Bonifacio, where the pale stone reflects the light, being able to open the roof slightly in the afternoon lets the heat escape instead of trapping it under the pergola. With Pratic, when the louvres are closed, rain runs into an integrated drainage system, then down through gutters hidden in the posts.
We install two manufacturers. Biossun, founded in 2009, makes its pergolas in Isère and states that all its models are certified by the CSTB. Pratic, in Fagagna in Friuli, offers three movements: louvres that pivot up to 140°, others that slide to open up the sky, others that lift and stack.
See the Biossun pergolasWind and salt
The west wind crossing the Bouches often arrives head-on at the villas on the plateau. A pergola there is planned first through its supports: what the posts stand on, what it is fixed into, which wall it backs onto, which side stays open. That is what we look at during the technical visit, terrace by terrace, before proposing a model and dimensions.
Salt is the other issue. Pratic states that its aluminium has a Qualicoat Seaside certified pretreatment and Qualicoat Class 2 approved powder coatings, designed for salt, humidity and UV. On a terrace that sea spray reaches, we also discuss with you the location and the upkeep to plan for.
See Pratic pergolasYour terrace
Out towards Santa Manza, Piantarella or Sperone, the pergola often covers a large sea-facing terrace: dining area, summer kitchen, lounge. When the wind turns, sides can be closed: Pratic offers Raso vertical blinds, which disappear into the profile once raised, and Glass Series glazing, sliding, fixed or hinged.
In the upper town, space is tight and access is through narrow lanes. Before talking about models, we check what can be brought to your home and what the structure can rest on. For a house let in season, motorised louvres are effortless to operate.
See our bioclimatic pergolasYes. Our showroom is in Porticcio, near Ajaccio, and we work throughout Corsica, Bonifacio included. The technical visit takes place at your home: measurements, mounting surface, exposure, access. Then our team installs the pergola.
Wind is the first question we ask ourselves here. Resistance depends on the model, the dimensions and above all the supports: during the technical visit, we look at the mounting surface and how the terrace catches the west wind, then propose the pergola accordingly. Biossun states that all its models are certified by the CSTB.
In most cases, a prior declaration of works is enough. Above 20 m², or in a protected area, planning permission may be required: in an old district such as the upper town, check with the town hall before starting the project. We help you with these formalities.
We install both. Biossun makes its bioclimatic pergolas in Isère; Pratic states that its aluminium has a Qualicoat Seaside certified pretreatment, designed for salt. For a fabric roof rather than louvres, see also the fabric pergola. The choice is made at your home, with the terrace in front of you.
Each pergola is made to measure: its price depends on the model, dimensions and options. We give it in a quote, after the technical visit.
Our team answers your questions and presents our services. You can reach us in three ways:
A bioclimatic pergola is an outdoor structure whose roof is made of adjustable louvres. By tilting them, you control the sunlight, ventilation and protection from the weather. Shade and airflow thus adapt to every season.
Our bioclimatic pergolas are made mainly of aluminium. It is a robust material that withstands the weather and needs little maintenance. We choose high quality materials so that the pergola lasts and stays beautiful.
Yes. Our pergolas are designed to withstand Corsican conditions, in particular strong winds and intense sunshine. When it is very hot, the adjustable louvres ensure good ventilation.
Also in Bonifacio
Bioclimatic pergola elsewhere in Corsica
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Describe your terrace: where it is, where the wind comes from, what you want to shelter. Showroom in Porticcio, technical visit at your home in Bonifacio.
The showroom 11 Pôle d’Activité de Porticcio,
20166 Grosseto-Prugna
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