Outdoor spaces need to be comfortable enough to welcome people into them but functional enough to allow the area to fulfill its purpose. That’s where exterior ceiling panels come into play.
VIVA Railings’ Decorative Ceiling Systems are a fit for many different industries that make use of and design outdoor spaces, including hospitality, retail, healthcare, education, banking, community services, and more.
In industries where customer service is at the forefront, a carefully designed outdoor space can show clients that they’re valued and their needs will be met even before they enter the building.
Benefits of Integrating Exterior Ceiling Panels
Exterior spaces often have unique needs when it comes to providing shade, protection from rain, privacy, and design aesthetics. Using exterior ceiling panels can remedy these types of situations. For example:
Sun Control
The sun can often put a damper on outdoor activities, but strategically placing exterior ceiling panels can control the sun without blocking it completely. The laser cut perforations allow sunlight to play through the open spaces and disperses them enough to make the area under the panels more comfortable.
Privacy
Certain spaces with commercial buildings can often benefit from a little privacy. To help foster a more private environment, exterior ceiling panels can be used to provide a subtle roof or siding to an area to not only block sun but also block outsiders from looking in.
Material Options
VIVA’s MetalSpaces include Decorative Ceiling Systems and Sun Control Systems that are manufactured from high-quality materials—stainless steel, aluminum, and steel—and are available in a wide range of finishes to complement the colors and style of the design.
Enhanced Aesthetics
With our extensive range of patterns and powder coated colors, you can choose the design that best enhances the aesthetics of your project. You can choose from our geometric, primary, and organic patterns that offer a unique element to the design.
Pair with Other Systems
At VIVA, we offer a variety of railing systems that can integrate seamlessly with the exterior metal ceiling panel design. Our range of Metal Railing Systems with infills include:
Wire Mesh
Cable
Multiline
Picket Panel
CableNet
Perforated Metal
5 Striking Exterior Ceiling Panels Designs
Want to know how to use exterior panels in commercial design? Check out these 5 striking design examples of exterior metal ceiling panels to get inspiration for your next project.
1. Create a Stunning Entrance
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Installing exterior ceiling panels at an entrance of a building can help create memorable experiences for people as they enter the space. The most memorable designs, however, are the ones that feature a bold color, like the one above, and a powder coated exterior.
2. Filter the Sun
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While exterior metal ceiling panels can be installed on the ground and used as shade structures, our sun control systems can also be mounted on the exterior of the building around windows. This system filters sunlight as it enters through the window to create a sense of movement on the interior walls while also making it more comfortable for individuals inside.
3. Create a Transitional Space
At Sterling Park Safety Center, this sun control system creates an updated pergola design that covers a portion of the patio and runs nearly the length of the building to create a transition space from the interior to the exterior of the building.
It’s also able to control the sunlight as it contributes to the aesthetics of the building with its precise laser cut design and bold black powder coating.
4. Offering Walkway Options
VIVA’s MetalSpaces can also define spaces and create walkway options for the users. This sun control structure provides a covered pathway as an option for those entering or leaving the building. Its narrow design also leaves plenty of space for people to take a path that isn’t covered and compliment the adjacent greenspace.
5. Capture Your Mission
In this custom design at the Anne Arundel County Severn Intergenerational Building, the exterior aluminum ceiling panels feature a variety of hands in various gestures that capture a sense of playfulness and motion integral to the building’s mission of fostering community and inclusion.
Install Exterior Ceiling Panels to Create a Comfortable Space
Exterior ceiling panels offer a modern and customizable option for outdoor spaces.
They can act as sun control systems mounted around windows, act as a cover for paths and patios, and draw attention to the entrance.
Our use of laser cutting technology creates patterns that are precise and intricate—specific to the needs of each request.
And while you can choose from our extensive pattern and powder coating options, you can also create a custom design and color for your outdoor ceiling panels.
Contact the experts at VIVA Railings today to discuss your vision and see how we can make it a reality.
