large pergola church walkway Transformed shaded seating corridor

100ft Large Pergola for Thanh Le Church

From an Overheated Walkway to a Vibrant Community Hub: A Half-Day Transformation.

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OVERVIEW

Project Type

Commerical

Project

Walkway Renovation

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Product

Gray frame/ White louvers, 13 ft × 100 ft Solar-Powered Pergola

Addtional Designs

None

Located in the sun-drenched landscape of Los Angeles, CA, the Thanh Le Church project represents one of Sola’s most ambitious commercial installations to date. By installing a massive 13ft x 100ft solar-powered large aluminium pergola, we successfully converted a neglected, heat-trapping corridor into a vibrant, multi-functional outdoor community hall. This project demonstrates that high-performance engineering and sustainable design can go hand-in-hand with rapid, efficient installation.

Unshaded walkway before installing large aluminium pergola

Installation of the base framework for the aluminum pergola along this corridor

Client Pain Point

large metal pergola installation at church

Weather-Restricted Space

The 100-foot open walkway between church buildings is fully exposed to intense LA sun. With no large pergola, it becomes extremely hot and uncomfortable for pedestrians, leaving no room for people to stop or gather.

Poor Lighting & Safety Concerns

The narrow corridor is dark and uninviting at night and on cloudy days with no proper lighting. It hurts the church’s appearance and creates safety risks for seniors and children, causing many to avoid the path entirely.

Lack of Versatile Social Hub

The church frequently hosts community meals and gatherings, but limited, poorly ventilated indoor space and no shaded, weather-protected outdoor area hold back its community outreach and event capabilities.

Solution Provided

extra large pergola for church outdoor space

large pergola with solar fans and lights inside church corridor

100-Foot Custom Shade: All-Weather Climate Protection

We installed a massive 13ft. × 100ft. extra large pergola for Thanh Le Church. Its motorized aluminum louvers adjust to block harsh sun and UV rays, turning the once-scorching corridor into a cool, shaded walkway.

Off-Grid Solar Power: Smart Lighting & Cooling

Sola’s solar system powers the pergola’s LED lights and industrial fans without extra wiring. The corridor is now bright at night and breezy by day, eliminating darkness and stuffiness.

Creating a Multifunctional "Outdoor Community Hall"

The gray frame and white louvers blend seamlessly with the church’s design, turning the corridor into a versatile social hub. The church now hosts large community meals and events here, strengthening parish cohesion.

church community gathering under large pergola

Celebration cake under solar pergola Church community event

"WE CAN NOW HOST MEALS, EVENTS, AND GATHERINGS OUTDOORS, RAIN OR SHINE. OUR PARISHIONERS LOVE IT, AND IT’S MADE OUR CHURCH FEEL MORE CONNECTED THAN EVER! "