Our Process

Designed to delight, engineered to endure

Parasoleil bridges art and environment to create places where people want to be, connect, and thrive. Our goal is to humanize the built environment and design for wellness to create spaces with intention and timeless beauty. Built on the foundation of sculpture, the artistry in our architectural panel systems brings life to a space with the interplay of light and shadow.

Artistry – Accreditation with timeless, engineered patterns in a certified product.
Dependability – Collaborative teamwork for design and structural quality.
Durability – Reliable performance with our proprietary manufacturing process and installation system.

Parasoleil™ panels in a real-world application

Our Parasoleil Process

Phase 1 – Specification Phase

Project Concept

Determine the best products for your parameters, budget, and lead times. Choose from the Eclipse Series™ or Equinox Series™ structures, our library of patterns and finishes, or work with our team to develop a custom solution.

Reduce lead times with standard products.

Project Specifications

With our Cortivale Certified Engineering Package, Panel Thickness Calibrator clarifies dependable design and verifies code requirements based on application and performance criteria. Download spec and data sheets.

Reduce lead times with pre-engineered products.

Value Engineering

Collaborate with specifier, GC, and owner to coordinate project goals and value engineering options to ensure project lead times and budget.

Phase 2 – Post Bid Phase

Purchase Order

Submit purchase order and deposit to begin project and confirm lead times are on target.

Reduce lead times with standard patterns, finishes, and hardware.

Design & Engineering

Coordinate meetings with design assist and engineering experts for the best pattern and finish selection to guarantee design and structural integrity. We recommend owner/specifier approval on all custom options.

Reduce lead times with standard patterns, finishes, and hardware.

Shop Drawing Development

Confirm design direction, discuss batching, and verify field measurements. Final shop drawings require client approval for production.

Reduce lead times with quick client feedback.

Production

Coordinate production timing based on client requests and any custom fabrication within contract time lines. Manage hand-tooled process and proprietary powder coating.

Quality Control

Conduct rigorous quality control process to ensure each panel meets our high-quality standards.

Labeling & Crating

Label product parts, build custom wooden crate(s) for entire panel system, and package to ensure all parts are protected for transport, storage, and staging.

Delivery Coordination & Shipping

Confirm delivery details prior to shipping Parasoleil products with installation guidelines.

Installation Support

Contact Parasoleil as needed with installation questions from the field.

Customer Follow-Up

Parasoleil cares about the customer experience and gathers feedback regarding process flow, warranty, and the impact the final space has for those using it.

Protect your spec

Your design intent and project success is our priority from start to finish. You can use any of the specific language that is appropriate to protect your specification.

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Red-colored rendering of the Quiet Wood Pattern

Blue-colored rendering of the White Sands Pattern

Parasoleil has a pattern for every need

Every pattern is unique in its ability to provide shade, visual privacy, protection from the elements, and enhance a design aesthetic. Make sure you're well versed on the different pattern attributes so you can be sure that you're picking the perfect pattern for your project!

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Materials and components designed to last

Our panels are engineered to select thickness and sizes to ensure dependable pricing, material availability and reliable lead times. Minimize cost in material waste and maximize structural integrity by determining preliminary support span and panel thickness.

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