Architectural extension
Columns, beams and edges align with the building rather than reading as a standard added kit.
Shade & architecture · Designed and made in Nice
Bespoke pergolas and garden structures
Developed by our in-house team, fabricated in our workshop and installed by people who know the project.
Bespoke steel, wrought-iron and stainless-steel pergolas designed to shade terraces, structure gardens and extend Riviera architecture outdoors.
- Since 1979Family-run in Nice
- One-off fabricationMade in our Ginestière workshop
- Installed by usThrough to final testing and adjustment
The project
Designed for its setting, use and architecture.
A pergola gives an outdoor space a clear measure, creates shade and connects the building with its garden. Its rhythm, depth and supports are developed around the façade, views, sunlight and the way the terrace will be used.
The design may be deliberately minimal, draw on existing ironwork or support fabric, climbing plants and integrated equipment. Spans, wind exposure and rainwater are addressed from the outset.
What we resolve
The decisions that define the finished work.
Climate considered
Sun, wind, rainwater, marine exposure and the intended covering inform the structure.
Lightweight detailing
Sections and connections are refined to keep the construction visually controlled.
Integrated equipment
Lighting, retractable elements, drainage and adjacent metalwork can be coordinated during design.
F. Labbé projects
Work made by our Nice workshop.
Open a photograph to look more closely at the materials, details and finishes.
Applications
For private, professional and public projects.
Design and installation are adapted to the building, its users and the site conditions recorded during the survey.
Villa terraces
Gardens and poolside spaces
Hotels and restaurants
Schools and shared outdoor spaces
Our involvement
From site survey to final handover.
Site information feeds into the fabrication drawings, then stays with the workshop and installation team.
Site and shade study
We review orientation, spans, supports, access and the desired use of the space.
Structural detailing
Members, junctions, drainage and interfaces with the covering are developed.
Workshop fabrication
The structure is produced in planned sections and finished for its exposure.
Installation
Columns, beams and secondary elements are assembled and aligned on site.
Frequently asked questions
Useful points before an initial assessment.
Can the pergola be designed to match an existing villa?+
Yes. Proportions, colours and details are developed from the architecture and surrounding metalwork.
Can a pergola carry fabric or climbing plants?+
Yes. The intended covering or planting is considered when loads, fixings, maintenance access and rainwater management are developed.
Are your pergolas suitable for coastal sites?+
Yes, provided the full specification accounts for exposure, finish, fixings and maintenance. These choices are made site by site.
Related expertise
Other work often developed alongside this project.
Canopies & awnings
Bespoke entrance canopies and awnings in steel, wrought iron, stainless steel and glass, designed around the façade and made in our Nice workshop.
Railings & balustrades
Bespoke balustrades, guardrails and handrails in steel, stainless steel, glass and wrought iron for terraces, stairs, balconies and pools.
Moving structures
One-off rotating platforms, moving glazed walls, pool structures and mechanical metalwork developed for demanding architectural projects.
Your enquiry
Tell our team about the project.
We can begin with an architect’s package or a few straightforward details.
- Location and approximate dimensions
- Intended use and known constraints
- Photographs, sketches or drawings
+33 4 92 29 55 88F. Labbé workshop · Nice