The quest for harmony between beauty and functionality has always been at the heart of Italian lighting designer Aldo Bernardi’s creations, and this is ever so apparent in his new collection of lighted outdoor structures “Shadows.” This collection of gazebos, trellises and a pergola was designed to produce fascinating “chiaroscuro” effects: the Italian art of dramatizing the contrast between light and shadow. These structures feature elegant silhouettes with unique styles and can be covered with either climbing plants or cloth to create privacy in outdoor living spaces. While the design world has been focused on bringing nature inside, Aldo Bernardi has been focused on taking the living room outside. This Spring/Summer, Ollier Distributors brought Aldo Bernardi’s new outdoor collection Shadows and Lights stateside for its North American debut.
Gazebos
The gazebo collection includes octagonal gazebos, circular gazebos and square gazebos all made of aged brass with either open dome-shaped or pyramid-shaped roofs. These illuminated gazebos are perfect for use in gardens and parks and can be used to support climbing plants to create living canopies, or covered in fabric to add seclusion and privacy to an outdoor living space.
Linea Frassanelle is an aged brass octagonal gazebo with pyramid-shaped top and central light fixture that comes with all the accessories needed for simple lawn anchoring and can be customized for installation on wood, stone, or bricks. The dimensions can be customized and adapted to fit outdoor spaces based on client specifications. The version shown (SHA2/B) has four entrances, but can also be ordered with only one entrance (SHA2/1). Please note that the fabric covering is not included with the gazebo. For dimensions and more information please visit our website.
Details of Linea Frassanelle, STAR2/B – (Fabric not included)
Linea Frassanelle was named after the Italian private estate Frassanelle located in the Veneto region of Italy. Frassanelle has belonged to the Papafava family since 1263. This stunning estate counts among its many assets 197 acres (+/-) of farmland, 297 acres (+/-) of cultivated park land which was established in the late 1800’s, a 19th century villa, and a farm dating to 1601, as well as stables which house racehorses who have competed throughout Italy to very favorable results. The Frassanelle is unique in that it is contained in one single area uninterrupted and undisturbed by public roads or modern buildings. The villas on the estate can be rented for holidays, weddings, or conferences.
Linea Buen Retiro is an aged brass square gazebo with open sides and dome-shaped roof with one central light. The light is made of aged copper. As with the other gazebos, it comes with all the accessories needed for simple lawn anchoring and can be customized for installation on wood, stone or bricks. The dimensions can be customized and adapted to fit spaces based on client specifications.
Detail images of Linea Buen Retiro, SHA3
Linea Buen Retiro literally translates from Italian to English as pleasant retreat which is a very fitting name for an outdoor structure that provides a cozy garden haven. Another fun fact is that the house you see behind the gazebo in the photo belongs to Mr. Aldo Bernardi and his wife, Patrizia. The inspiration for this gazebos namesake came from the Madrid Park, Buen Retiro. This stunning park is one of the largest parks in Madrid and belonged to the Spanish monarchy up until the 19th century when it became a public park.
The entire line of Aldo Bernardi’s outdoor gazebos can be viewed on our website.
Pergola
The Linea Miramare is a self-supporting, modern, aged brass square pergola with four corner light fixtures. This lighted, open pergola was designed to have a strong visual impact and add a pleasing aesthetic to an outdoor environment. It comes with all the accessories needed for simple lawn anchoring and can be customized for installation on wood, stone, or bricks. The dimensions can be customized and adapted to fit outdoor spaces based on client specifications.
The Linea Miramare pergola was named after Castello di Miramare located on the Gulf of Trieste in northeastern Italy. This 19th century castle was commissioned by the Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian of Hapsburg as a residence for himself and his wife, Charlotte of Belgium. Today, this aristocratic castle designed by Austrian architect Carl Junker is open for tours where visitors can view the inside of this luxurious castle whose original furnishings have been preserved. The castle grounds include an extensive cliff and a 54-acre seashore park that was re-landscaped with species of tropical trees and plants. A fun fact about the castle is that the bedroom and Ferdinand’s office are reproductions of the cabin and the stern wardroom of the ship, the frigate Novara, used by Ferdinand to circumnavigate the world when he was Commander of the Navy.
For more information and the dimensions of this pergola, please visit our website.
Trellis
Linea Kensington, EXPO4.
The Linea Kensington is an aged brass trellis that consists of one base module that can be expanded by adding extension modules. It is suitable to form either straight walls or walls that have corner angles. Please note that the light fixtures are not included with this item and must be ordered separately. The placement of the light fixtures can be customized and specified at the time the order is placed. The trellis is self supporting and includes all accessories for simple lawn anchoring. This outdoor structure is perfect for use to create living walls and can be covered with fabric to create privacy, as seen below. Please note that the fabric panels are not included and cannot be ordered through Aldo Bernardi. The photos are merely a representation of possibilities.
EXPO4, with lights. Fabric panels are not included, the photo is meant to represent possible use or function of the trellis.
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