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Chism Trails - Shaping Outdoor Spaces
FALL  2015
   
The San Antonio Do-Seum:
Tension shade sails bring playful shapes and sun protection to this high tech children's museum
In early June the DoSeum, San Antonio's re-imagined children's museum, opened its doors to visitors.  This hands on and high tech interactive museum includes expansive indoor and outdoor exhibits, playscapes, and natural features throughout its 65,000 square feet.  Chism Company fabricated the hypar shade sails covering the building entrance and water exhibits based upon a design by Lake Flato Architects. The sails are made with Ferrari Soltis 86 fabric.    Guido Bros. Construction, general contractors for the project, divided the shade sail work between three trades (fabrics, steel supports, and concrete piers) to reduce the cost of single source work and meet budget requirements.  
City Vista:
Aluminum canopies provide high rise balconies with an outdoor space overlooking downtown
City Vista,
Koontz Properties' newest addition to the collection of luxury apartments north of downtown, offers enviable views of  San Antonio in all directions. Chism Co. fabricated extruded deck, aluminum canopies to provide rain and sun protection for the top floor balconies.  Designed by Houston-based Wallace Garcia Wilson Architects, many of City Vista's balconies serve as outdoor rooms with space for furniture and dining.  Installation of these canopies at heights was performed by Winco of South Texas.
Lamar Union:
Outdoor living on an urban rooftop
Lamar Union is a mixed-use, urban living community offering luxury apartments, dining, open-air shopping, and entertainment to its South Austin residents and visitors.  Chism Co. fabricated and installed shade panels over Lamar's rooftop pool and lounge featuring a panoramic view of Austin.  These staggered shade panels made with Awntex mesh fabric offer sun protection for a furnished lounge adjoining the pool.  
Mi Tierra Cafe:
Landmark Mexican cafe creates outdoor space to serve guests while they wait
Mi Tierra Cafe in San Antonio's Market Square remains a critical stop for travelers, dignitaries, and locals alike seeking premium Tex-Mex cuisine and authentic Mexican pastries.  Although the restaurant has continued to expand its seating capacity, meeting an ever-growing number of guests has been a challenge.  Several years ago Mi Tierra added the Mariachi Bar and its covered patio as a place where guests could enjoy margaritas, Mexican beer, and cocktails while waiting for a table.  Recently Mi Tierra added a 15'x50' canopy with seating along the front entrance to accommodate its large numbers of evening and weekend guests.  In the heat of the summer, Mi Tierra offers their waiting customers complimentary paletas and aguas frescas under the shade of the canopy.  Mi Tierra selected a fabric that would coordinate with the historic building.  Chism Co. fabricated and installed the new canopy cover using Weblon Coastline Plus.
Lantana Spa:
Hill Country resort with an outdoor sancturary
The JW Marriott's Lantana Spa at its San Antonio Hill Country resort boasts a luxurious atmosphere for relaxation and rejuvenation.  In addition to treatment rooms, saunas, and steam rooms, Lantana offers a large outdoor pool and whirlpool in a tranquil, garden setting.  Surrounding the pool are chase lounges, tables and cabanas offering shade and privacy.  Chism Co. assisted Lantana Spa with renderings to help select a new color scheme for the cabanas.  Chism Co. fabricated and installed new cabana tops and curtains using Sunbrella awning and drapery fabric.