No Fuss, No Muss: How the Zenith Retractable Screen from Corradi USA Protects Our Coveted Outdoor Spaces

Outdoor access is no longer an afterthought when it comes to commercial environments. It is a necessity. From restaurants and nightlife to offices and even schools, every space could use a breath of fresh air for its occupants—that is, until the bugs and the elements put the kibosh on it. So, unless your design team has planned ahead, keeping these areas enjoyable year-round can turn into a real nightmare for facility managers.

Enter the Zenith Retractable Screen from Corradi USA—a monstrosity in both size and capability. Accommodating openings of up to 23 ft. wide (with a 10 ft. drop) before disappearing into facades, recesses, or roof structures, Zenith can withstand wind resistance up to 75 mph, and offers sun, heat, and glare control.

“It’s a design tool,” says national A&D director Max Sebrechts. “At that size, you can shade expansive facades, hospitality terraces, amenity decks, and atriums without intermediate posts that interrupt views or circulation.” 

It can also align with exterior building elements to reinforce facade geometry rather than overlay it. Pair that with the zip-guided system that keeps the new high-performance fabric options taut and stable, and you’ve got yourself not just a screen, but a stoic architectural element.

“Zenith also blurs the lines between interior and exterior,” Max says, and he means not just aesthetically. Make it an experience. The screens can be deployed selectively to create “program-specific zoning” with automated control tied to solar orientation or time of day—partial shading for lounge areas, full shading for dining or collaboration.

Because that’s the real luxury: not just outdoor access, but outdoor comfort—on demand. No swatting. No squinting. No sudden scramble when the weather turns. Just spaces that feel as good at 2 p.m. in July as they do at golden hour in October. Because fresh air is nice. Fresh air without the hassle? That’s design doing its job.

—AnnMarie Martin