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Our Mission:
Leger's Awnings is dedicated to enhancing historic buildings with custom awning solutions that honor their heritage while providing modern functionality.
Project Details:
- Client: The Dorchester Hotel
- Location: Collingwood
- Scope: Installation of 9 Awnings
- Installed: June 2022
Our Process:
- Client Consultation: We began with a detailed consultation with the hotel management to understand their vision and specific requirements.
- Heritage Assessment: Conducted a thorough assessment to ensure the new awnings would honor the building's historical significance.
- Custom Design Development: Created custom designs that complemented the building’s historic architecture.
- Material Selection: Chose high-quality, weather-resistant materials that mimicked traditional fabrics while offering modern benefits.
- Artwork Perfection: Perfected the scale of the artwork to ensure the awnings looked classy and appropriate for the building.
- Custom Fabrication: Crafted the awnings to fit the building perfectly and enhance its historical appeal.
- Professional Installation: Installed the awnings securely, ensuring proper alignment and functionality.
- Final Review: Conducted a thorough review to ensure the awnings met the client’s expectations and provided the desired functionality.
The Challenge:
The primary challenge was to design awnings that honored the building's history while providing modern functionality and enhancing its aesthetic appeal.
Innovative Solution by Leger's Awnings:
We developed custom awning solutions that used high-quality, weather-resistant materials designed to mimic traditional fabrics. This approach ensured the awnings were both functional and visually appealing, perfectly complementing the building’s historical architecture.
The Outcome:
The new awnings have significantly enhanced the appearance of The Dorchester Hotel, making it a staple in Downtown Collingwood. The project has successfully demonstrated how thoughtful awning design can honor a building’s history while offering modern conveniences.
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