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Brise-soleil in Porto-Vecchio, Corse-du-Sud: canopy, adjustable slats, BSOThe rightshade.
Illustration · a canopy above the window
Slats fitted outside, above or in front of the glass, to stop the sun before it heats the room. In Porto-Vecchio we install Tellier, Roma and Bandalux brise-soleil.
Brise-soleilmade to measureinCorsica,toprotectyourglazingandshapethefaçade.
Our bespoke brise-soleil give effective sun protection and suit your outdoor space. They are beautiful and built to last. The house gains in comfort and takes on a more modern look.
We work throughout Corsica: Ajaccio, Bastia, Porto-Vecchio, Bonifacio, Île-Rousse and elsewhere. We know our trade, we work with quality materials and we adapt each brise-soleil to your needs. The installation is meticulous, and it shows in the result.
Casa Duminicawooden louvres
Canopy louvresParallel to the façade and angled, they block the high summer sun. In wood or aluminium.
Edge beamIt holds the ends of the brackets and aligns the louvres along the whole length.
BracketsCantilevered from the façade, one bracket per bay carries the louvres.
PlatesEach bracket is fixed to the wall by a bolted plate, below the roof.
Rail under the beamThe panel is fixed under the pergola beam and at the base, on the terrace.
Upright louvresThey close one side of the pergola and block the low evening sun. Air passes between them.
Wall-mounted pergolaThe canopy takes the height of its roof: the two structures form a single line.
The brise-soleil, in place
You blockthe sunand keep the view.
Outside, to the southLouvred canopy, on bracketsSolid: glazing in shade
The three-dimensional scene is loading
On 21 June at noon, the sun is at its highest. The canopy puts almost the whole glazed opening in shade.On 21 June at noon, the glazing is in shade.
At 5 pm, it is low, in the west. The upright louvres keep most of the lounge in shade.At 5 pm, the upright louvres shade the lounge.
At the equinox, it drops: the canopy only shades the top of the glazed opening.At the equinox, only the top stays in shade.
On 21 December, it passes under the canopy: the glazing receives the winter sun.On 21 December, the winter sun comes in.
Porticcio, 21 June
12 h
Glazing in shade
93 %
Lounge in shade
78 %
Without a brise-soleil, the June sun strikes the glazing head-on.Without a brise-soleil, the glazing is in full sun.
Louvres
Edge beam
Brackets
Plates
Rail
Upright louvres
Pergola
Time of day 12 pm
MorningEvening
Louvres
View
Illustrative only. Sun calculated for Porticcio, at the day and time shown; readings specific to this example house. The projection, spacing and angle of the louvres are set for each project. Furniture in the spirit of the Kettal collections. See the Casa Sole canopy
Illustrative only. Sun calculated for Porticcio, at the day and time shown; readings specific to this example house. The projection, spacing and angle of the louvres are set for each project. Furniture in the spirit of the Kettal collections. See the Casa Sole canopy
Choosing well
As a canopy,or as louvres.
The sun is stopped above the glazed opening, or in front of it.
It blocks the sun’s rays and lets natural light in.
High temperatures
It limits heat. Your rooms stay cool and the light stays pleasant.
Air conditioning
You use less air conditioning, so less energy.
A façade to shape
Its louvres create shadows and plays of light, in keeping with the architecture of your villa.
Bad weather
It is made of aluminium, wood or steel, robust materials that are easy to maintain.
On our sites
On the façade,as a canopy.
The vertical wooden louvres of Casa Duminica and the anthracite canopy of Casa Ghjovi, photographed from the overall view down to the detail of the louvres.
The brise-soleil shields the house from the sun and gives it its style.
Designed for the architecture of your villa
Every project is different. So we work with you to make sure the brise-soleil suits the architecture of your villa and your taste.
A made-to-measure brise-soleil protects from the sun and also shapes the look of your property. Its louvres create subtle plays of light and elegant shadows that change the atmosphere of your outdoor space.
From the first meeting to installation
It all starts with an in-depth conversation about your needs and wishes. We then work with you at every stage of the project, from design to installation. Once installed, your made-to-measure brise-soleil should meet your expectations of quality, design and use.
Made-to-measure brise-soleil and thermal comfort
Having your made-to-measure brise-soleil made by LumiDesign
A made-to-measure brise-soleil is both useful and beautiful. It protects your villa from the Mediterranean sun and brings refinement to your outdoor space. Call us or visit the Porticcio showroom to see what a made-to-measure brise-soleil would bring to your villa in Corsica.
Villas in Porto-Vecchio often open through large picture windows onto the gulf, the pool or the maquis. In high summer, a window in the sun heats the room behind it. The brise-soleil stops the rays outside, before the glass: that is where it protects best.
A fixed canopy above the window stops the summer sun, which is high, and lets in the winter sun, lower on the horizon. For a second home that is also opened in spring and autumn, this arrangement needs no adjustment at all.
On a façade that gets low sun, in the morning or late in the day, a canopy is not enough: the rays pass underneath. Then you need slats in front of the window. The adjustable brise-soleil, an exterior aluminium venetian, tilts its slats to control the light and raises them when you want the view.
Roma states that up to 75% of the sun’s heat is reflected before it reaches the glazing; it offers a wind sensor that raises the slats above a set threshold, and a solar version with no mains connection. Bandalux states that its Z70 and Z90 BSO withstand winds of up to 76 km/h, class 5 under the EN 13659 standard.
Near the sea, fixings and finishes matter. Tellier states that its finishes are certified Qualicoat, Seaside or Qualimarine depending on the case; on the Corsican project it presents, the fixings were given a Qualimarine lacquer. It also makes timber slats on aluminium or stainless steel fixings, which suit a stone façade.
A brise-soleil is fixed to the façade: you need to know what the façade can carry. During the technical visit, we look at the substrate, the orientation of each window and access for installation. A prior declaration of works is usually enough; we help you with the paperwork.
Yes. We work all over Corsica from our showroom in Porticcio, near Ajaccio. The technical visit takes place at your home, then our team installs the brise-soleil. We install Tellierbrise-soleil, fixed or adjustable, and Roma and BandaluxBSO.
Fixed or adjustable brise-soleil for a villa in Porto-Vecchio?
For a window that takes the midday sun, a fixed canopy is often enough. For a façade hit by low sun, in the morning or evening, adjustable slats in front of the window control the light hour by hour. Our page on adjustable brise-soleil tells you more.
Does a brise-soleil replace air conditioning?
No, but it eases the load on it. By stopping the sun before the glass, it limits the heat coming in; the room stays cooler and you use the air conditioning less.
Can a brise-soleil be added to an existing house?
Yes, it can be fitted to an existing façade if the façade can carry it: we check this during the technical visit. Roma offers a solar version that needs no mains connection. You can also try the configurator.
How much does a brise-soleil cost in Porto-Vecchio?
The price depends on the type of brise-soleil, the dimensions, the material and the motorisation. We set it on quotation, after the technical visit.
How can I contact you to discuss my sun protection or outdoor design project?
Our team answers your questions and presents our services. You can reach us in three ways:
By phone, on +33 6 42 26 51 69, to discuss your project or book an appointment.
A brise-soleil controls sunlight and heat in the home. It blocks the sun’s rays, lets natural light in and enhances your outdoor space. As you use the air conditioning less, it also helps reduce energy consumption.
Which materials do you use to make bespoke brise-soleil?
We use high-quality materials such as aluminium, wood or steel. They are robust, weather-resistant and easy to maintain. Each brise-soleil is made to measure, to suit your space and your taste.
Can I personalise my brise-soleil?
Yes. Each brise-soleil is designed to measure, according to your needs and your project. You choose the dimensions, materials, colours and, if you wish, a motorisation system.
