The Rooftop at Gilly’s
They call themselves a sports bar with a rooftop, but they are much more. The Rooftop at Gilly’s was featured in CAM Magazine and described as “a hacienda inspired design, the large, open space includes a glass ceiling and retractable doors to a rooftop terrace, offering views of Detroit’s historic skyline year-round.” We were thrilled […]
Funkys Pizza & Daiquiri Bar
Funky’s Pizza & Daiquiri Bar in Oxford, MS, didn’t just expand its menu—it expanded its footprint, too. The adjacent space features a chic loft that practically demands a skylight. Cabrio stepped in to tackle the steep roof slope, installing a massive skylight that opens up nearly 50% when the weather’s just right. Now, whether you’re […]
Rise Pizzaria San Mateo
Rise Pizzeria’s latest upscale venture is set in the historic Caltrain depot in San Mateo. While the existing patio space was sufficient, it needed to be converted for year-round use to make the investment worthwhile. “Bottom line, we needed more seats usable year-round to generate the revenue necessary for the business model to succeed,” they […]
Residential Concept: Skylight Retractable Roof
A whole new meaning to ”Open Concept” floorplan. This Cabrio Structure was designed to integrate into the house structure of a new construction build. The glass section is fixed, creating a clean and comfortable living room inside. The traditionally built roof above it can ”retract” off the building, allowing for sunshine and an open feel […]
Innovative Hangar
In 2011 Kent Forsland, owner of Cabrio Structures, lived on a private airpark. Most of the homes surrounding the landing strip had a metal pole building for a hangar, but his property didn’t have a hangar. Kent’s previous company, Designer Doors, designed doors and shutters to create Architectural Harmony™. The desire to create items that […]
Bloomington Residence, MN
Solitude in the city. This Cabrio Structure is installed in the middle of a neighborhood, but it sure doesn’t feel like it. These homeowners have a sloped backyard filled with trees. A beautiful and private space that feels far away from other houses. They were looking for a way to enjoy this gorgeous space without diminishing […]
Red Wings Biergarten (Little Caesars Arena), MI
Game days and events don’t wait for good weather. When the weather is nice, everybody enjoys an outdoor beer garden. But when your beer garden is right outside a year-round event arena, you need to be able to use it year-round. When the Detroit Red Wings were building their new arena, they needed a solution […]
Hot Chip Burger Bar, MN
Please Note: Zzest is now Hot Chip Burger Bar Stress. Every morning, Jerry or LeeAnn Zubay checked the weather report to determine if opening the patio was worth the risk. If they risked opening the patio and if the sky opened on Zzest’s outdoor diners, there was no room inside to move those guests. On […]
Patrick McGovern’s Pub, MN
During perfect weather, Patrick McGovern’s patio is popular late into the nighttime hours. But when it rains, snows, or becomes too windy or too humid, the patio isn’t popular. “People don’t eat in the wind any more than they eat in the rain,” Pat Boemer, owner, says. Without a viable option for his patio, Pat accepted the […]
Moerlein Lager House, OH
Visibility. Being history buffs, it was important to the partners of Moerlein Lager House to keep the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge visible from their patio. Moerlein Lager House’s patio featured Plexiglas panels screwed into place to allow a view of the bridge. The walls were inflexible and scratched easily, which didn’t fit into Moerlein’s upscale aesthetics or […]