Located at Kennedy-Ufer 1, the brewery has a simple, modern interior and an outdoor area that provides a spectacular view of the Cologne skyline. Effective sun shading on the patio is essential to ensure the comfort of its guests.

Its previous solution was of limited use due to its exposed location and susceptibility to the wind, which had a negative effect on revenue. It also only covered a small part of the patio. For these reasons, the brewery opted for the Perea P70 pergola awning from WAREMA.

The system consists of two individual units, each with a width of five metres and a projection depth of four metres. The 40 square metre area can accommodate around 30 people. Pergola awnings are particularly stable thanks to their poles. The electrically operated patio roof is also characterised by a counter-pull mechanism using toothed belts. This keeps the fabric under tension at all times and ensures high wind stability up to wind force 7.

Travelling reinforcement profiles also tighten the fabric for controlled rainwater drainage. The front transverse frames are designed to act as fully integrated drainage gutters and divert the water to the outer poles, where the water is directed down to the ground.

Thanks to the weatherproof awning fabric, guests can now sit outside even in changeable weather. This allows the brewery both to increase the number of guests it can accommodate and to respond more flexibly to customer requests.

The Perea P70 is fitted with Soltis W96, a high-performance, waterproof sun shading fabric. What makes this rainproof textile so remarkable is that despite being highly waterproof, it lets through lots of light to create a wonderful ambience with plenty of natural light. Even in intense sunshine, the fabric helps to maintain a pleasant temperature on the patio, blocking out up to 97% of UV rays.

When partially opened, the fabric has a visually pleasing folding technique. When retracted completely, the fabric is reliably protected from the weather.

If required, vertical awnings with easyZIP guidance on the front of the structure can protect against low-lying sun, rain and wind. The translucent awning screen fabric is extremely wind-stable and allows guests to look out across the Rhine to the districts on the opposite shore. The consistent design of all components emphasises the awning’s high quality and reflects the brewery’s upscale gastronomic offerings.

Dimmable LED rails attached to the moving cross profiles of the awning provide lighting provide an atmospheric ambience on the patio. These lights can easily be controlled via radio using the WMS hand-held transmitter plus. This can be used not only to adjust the lighting, but also to extend and retract the individual awnings.

The Kaiser Konstantin team are particularly grateful for the increase in flexibility and their new-found ability to plan for larger events. Even on hot days, the patio is a pleasant place to sit and binding reservations can be taken when the weather is unsettled. The strong winds on the banks of the Rhine are no problem for the new structure. Being able to use the patio almost all year round is having a tangible effect on the brewery’s revenue and boosting its occupancy rate.

• Property: Kaiser Konstantin brewery
• Location: Kennedy-Ufer 1, 50679 Cologne-Deutz, Germany
• Use: food service industry
• Sun shading system: WAREMA Perea pergola awning P70 (two individual units mounted in series); aluminium parts: DB703, anthracite iron mica effect, fine texture; covering: Soltis W96 rainproof textile, design 9511
• Equipment extras: ambient lighting from LED strips on the cross profiles, operated by WMS hand-held transmitter plus
• Vertical shading: WAREMA front-mounted awnings with easyZIP guidance; aluminium parts: DB703, anthracite iron mica effect, fine texture; covering: screen fabric design 3503