Indoor-outdoor restaurants are all the rage around the country but nowhere do they seem to be as popular as they are in Chicago. The combination of rooftops, patios, waterfront, and skyline make Chicago the perfect setting. Here is a list of articles that help make the case: • Best Views – (The J. Parker) • Patio Season • Outdoor for …
Libart Retractable Enclosures in Chicago: Where are They Now? Few American cities are as synonymous with architectural design as Chicago. But business owners in Chicago also have to deal with the Windy City’s famous seasonal weather changes. Operable glass structures like commercial skylights or retractable enclosures can conveniently marry great design with practical application. Libart is proud to partner with …
It’s been five years since the significant project construction was completed to open this eating and drinking establishment on the Boston waterfront. We first described the project in our online gallery shortly after the restaurant opened. Now it’s time for an update. Our retractable roof (Libart SolaGlide) on the third floor deck continues to be a wow factor for customers. …
Chicago Eater, “Behold Downtown’s New Rooftop Restaurant” dated August 23, 2016 features the rooftop restaurant and lounge Boleo and its beautiful retractable roof. When a rooftop restaurant opens, there is always lots of fanfare. And there is no better way to emphasize the locale than through skylights. But these are not just run-of-the-mill, fixed skylights–they are retractable Clearsky skylights from Libart. …
Architects have been gathering at The Godfrey Hotel for the last three months to see the unprecedented IO Urban Roofscape at The Godfrey Hotel where Huron and LaSalle meet on the North Side of Chicago. The aluminum-facade cubist building can’t be missed.…
Sienna Mercato 3-story Italian Restaurant at 942 Penn Ave. Opens Spring 2014 Downtown Pittsburgh is growing its culinary community, having about 17 restaurants opening from late 2013 and early 2014. Blue Line Grille and Uptown host a 12,000-square-foot bar and restaurant with 10 lofts. Eddie Merlot’s packs 300 seats. And Penn Avenue Fish Co. will construct an exciting oyster bar1. …
