Customizing outdoor spaces as if they were rooms in your home, shaping light and shade with a simple gesture, is the vision behind Velvet Plus, the bioclimatic pergola with retractable coverage and double degree of freedom by Gibus, designed to transform any outdoor space into a sophisticated, technological, and tailor-made environment. More than just a cover, it is a true architectural system capable of adapting to the rhythms of the day and the needs of those who live in it, combining performance, aesthetics, and compositional freedom.
The heart of the project is the retractable cover with double degree of freedom, a sophisticated mechanism that allows the blades to be oriented from zero to eighty-five degrees or to tilt and retract, leaving the sky completely visible. In the horizontal position, they provide total shade and protection from the elements; rotated vertically, they precisely regulate light and ventilation; when retracted, they free up the view and amplify the perception of open space. This versatility is made possible by the patented Velvet Motion technology, a system that independently coordinates rotation and sliding thanks to dedicated motors, reflecting the group’s constant investment in research and development.
The powder-coated aluminum structure, available in a wide range of 31 colors ranging from neutral tones to more intense and textured shades, allows the pergola to be integrated into different architectural contexts, both in a freestanding configuration and attached to the building, with front or side solutions and the possibility of combining multiple modules available in a variety of sizes for custom compositions. Customization extends to the textile elements, available in filtering, blackout, or protective versions, and to the integrated lighting, which can design the environment with discreet light points in the blades, for light distributed evenly under the entire cover; LED spots in the gutter, for lighting that can sculpt the internal perimeter of the pergola in a more defined way; or RGB LED strips, to project a continuous, enveloping light with the possibility of refined color effects, again starting from the perimeter of the structure.
Climate comfort and entertainment are also taken care of with infrared heaters, Bluetooth-connected audio systems, and glass closures that allow for extended use in cooler months or in variable weather conditions. Finally, digital management via the dedicated app allows you to control every function remotely, making the experience even more fluid and intuitive. With Velvet Plus, Gibus interprets the outdoors as a highly technological and customizable architectural extension, capable of adapting to private residences, contract spaces, and hospitality facilities, offering a welcoming and high-performance environment all year round.
