A PRIVATE TERRACE OVERLOOKING THE HARBOUR, TRIESTE
Custom-Designed Bioclimatic Pergola with sliding glass doors and bespoke balustrade
Location: Trieste, Italy
Covered area: approx. 30 sqm
Bioclimatic pergola with sliding glass door, integrated LED spot lighting within the louvers, and custom-designed mounting and cladding solutions. The structure also features vertical privacy panels and a bespoke balustrade, developed specifically for the project.
A Terrace Between City and Sea
Set above the historic rooftops of Trieste, this contemporary penthouse enjoys an exceptional panoramic view stretching across the harbour and out to sea. Its privileged position also means significant exposure to wind, making the terrace difficult to use comfortably throughout the year.
The project set out to transform the terrace into a genuine outdoor living space, providing greater comfort and protection while preserving its open connection with the surrounding landscape.
The solution is a fully custom-designed bioclimatic pergola with perimeter sliding glass doors, creating a sheltered, bright and comfortable space while reducing the impact of the wind. The design also involved a careful study of the existing conditions: the gutter and photovoltaic panels required precisely designed connections to the building and seamless integration with the new structure.
The balustrades were also redesigned as an integral part of the project. Vertical privacy screens combined with climbing plants create a softer transition between indoors and outdoors, enhancing privacy while keeping the terrace open to the view. The planting was carefully planned in response to the terrace’s exposure and the effects of wind, with particular attention to the loads transferred to the supporting structures.
The result is a carefully balanced outdoor space, combining openness and protection, design and nature, views and privacy. A contemporary terrace that complements both the architecture of the penthouse and the distinctive landscape of Trieste, turning an exposed outdoor area into a space to enjoy throughout the year.
