Products used:
Building type
multi-family
Total project size
(5) Cantilevered Sunshades (3) Corner Sunshades (2) Straight Sunshades
Project duration
Completed on time. Typical lead time for a project of this size is 8 weeks.
Project overview
This large mixed-use, multi-family project features custom architectural sunshades designed and manufactured by Vestis. A key highlight is the precision-engineered mitered corners, allowing the sunshades to seamlessly wrap the building’s façade.
The 4-story structure incorporates five sunshade systems—three with custom corner integrations and two standard designs—fabricated across six sections for efficient installation. Early site coordination ensured accurate fit and alignment, while integrated vertical louvers enhance both solar control and modern architectural appeal.
Client
Spencer Holt
Location
Inland Northwest
Project Date
September, 2023
Building Type
multi-family
Products used
Custom sunshades
How Vestis delivered this project
See how our team collaborated with architects and contractors to solve project constraints, deliver engineered solutions, and complete installation successfully.
Complex sunshade installation with structural and waterproofing challenges
A multi-family project required cantilevered architectural sunshades with precise backing and waterproofing integration. With an active jobsite, tight schedule, and 4-story installation height, the project demanded early coordination and exact structural planning.
- Structural backing and load requirements required detailed mapping
- Waterproofing integration needed coordination with building envelope
- Active jobsite with crane installation at height
Engineer, coordinate, and deliver a fully integrated cantilevered sunshade system
Vestis collaborated closely with the GC and architect to design a structurally sound, watertight solution while ensuring seamless installation across multiple elevations.
- Mapped blocking/backing and defined all attachment points during framing
- Delivered PE-stamped shop drawings, custom brackets, and corner assemblies
- Coordinated across teams with 6 site visits to align install and structure
Hands-on engineering support and precision execution from design to install
The Vestis team provided continuous support through design, fabrication, and installation—ensuring alignment across trades and maintaining schedule momentum.
- Provided on-site and virtual engineering guidance throughout the project
- Executed crane-assisted installation and worked around active site constraints
- Delivered custom powder-coated sunshades with vertical louvers
Iconic architectural feature delivered on time with lasting system innovation
The project resulted in a high-performance cantilevered sunshade system that improved installation efficiency, enhanced building aesthetics, and influenced future Vestis product development.
- Achieved fully cantilevered system with no tie rods and watertight integration
- Accelerated installation through pre-planned attachment and blocking strategy
- Delivered a defining architectural feature that elevated the building’s identity
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Project gallery
See how our team collaborated with architects and contractors to solve project constraints, deliver engineered solutions, and complete installation successfully.
Products used on this project
Architectural canopy and sunshade systems engineered, fabricated, and supplied by Vestis to meet the project’s structural requirements, design intent, and installation schedule.
Sunshades Brise Soleil | Custom
Custom-designed sunshade systems tailored to building orientation, performance goals, and architectural intent.
- Project-specific shading solutions
- Advanced design & engineering alignment
- Seamless architectural expression
About the client
Baker Construction, led by Spencer Holt, is a trusted construction partner specializing in large-scale multi-family and mixed-use developments across the Inland Northwest. The Millennium Monroe Apartments project was part of a broader initiative to revitalize Spokane’s real estate market during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on creating walkable, community-driven urban spaces.
Sunshades Brise Soleil | CustomMulti-family development and construction team
Project stakeholders responsible for delivering large-scale residential and mixed-use buildings, coordinating architectural systems and construction across multiple trades.
Urban mixed-use property
A 4-story multi-family development with integrated commercial space, designed to promote walkability and enhance Spokane’s urban environment while delivering modern residential living.
Aesthetics, structural integrity, and collaboration
- · Architectural systems that aligned with the building’s design intent
- · Structurally sound solutions engineered for long-term performance
- · Close collaboration with Vestis project management and engineering teams
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