INCOMPAR · MALLORCA · SINCE 1999
ATELIER IN CAMPOS · INSTALLATIONS ACROSS THE MEDITERRANEAN
PATENTED 1993 · UP TO 80 M² · AUTO-RETRACT · FROM €28,000
Engineered to architect specifications. Technical drawings and load calculations on request.
The defining spatial quality of a Balearic luxury property is scale. Terraces, pool decks, and outdoor dining spaces that command the views these islands provide are typically generous — 80, 100, 150 m² or more. Shading these spaces with sub-30 m² sail units requires a proliferation of posts, anchor points, and structural hardware that fragments the terrace, interrupts views, and creates an infrastructure grid that compromises the architectural quality of the space.
SunSquare’s large-span engineering solves this problem at source. With single-unit coverage up to 85 m² — approximately double the maximum of most competing retractable shade products — SunSquare achieves comprehensive terrace shade from fewer structural elements, preserving the clean sightlines and open character that make Balearic outdoor spaces exceptional.
Achieving 80 m² of retractable shade from a single unit is an engineering challenge that most shade manufacturers have not solved. The constraints are significant: the larger the sail, the greater the total wind load it must handle; the greater the wind load, the heavier the structural requirement; the heavier the structure, the harder the motor must work; the harder the motor works, the faster it wears. This is why most retractable sail systems top out at 30–40 m².
SunSquare’s solution is the patented soft-tension drive system. Rather than fighting wind load with brute motor force, the soft-tension mechanism distributes wind load energy across the entire sail geometry through a precisely calibrated cable tension network. At any given wind speed, the effective mechanical load on the drive motor is a fraction of what a direct-drive system of equivalent size would experience. This is what enables 80 m² at full automatic wind-sensor capability.
| Engineering Parameter | SunSquare Specification |
|---|---|
| Sail area | Up to 85 m² per unit — the largest single retractable sail in the Balearic market |
| Span geometry | Rectangular, square, and custom geometries. Max span from single anchor: up to 18 m |
| Load distribution | Patented soft-tension cable network — peak motor load independent of sail area |
| Motor | Somfy IO — sized per sail area to ensure consistent retraction across the full load range |
| Structural footprint | Minimum 2 anchor points for single sail — perimeter-only, no intermediate columns |
| Weight | Aircraft aluminium cassette and arms — minimal structural mass for anchor-point specification for discrete integration into Architecture and terrace design |
For terraces exceeding 80 m², SunSquare’s coordinated modular system allows multiple sail units to operate as a single choreographed installation. Each sail is independently motorised but responds to a single control input — one remote command deploys or retracts the entire array. The wind sensor is shared across the array; a single anemometer reading triggers all sails simultaneously.
| Modular Configuration | Capability |
|---|---|
| Dual-sail (80–160 m²) | Two coordinated SunSquare units — shared controller, one anemometer, one remote or app. Typical for large villa terraces. |
| Triple-sail (160–240 m²) | Three coordinated units — same principle at scale. Common for hotel pool decks and large commercial terraces. |
| Mixed geometry | Rectangular + triangular sail combinations to cover irregular terrace plans without intermediate columns. |
| Independent override | Each sail can also be operated independently from the coordinated array — useful for partial shade configurations. |
| Smart home integration | Full Somfy TaHoma integration — coordinated array appears as a single device in home automation platforms. |
One of the most consistent pieces of feedback from SunSquare clients across Mallorca and Ibiza is the response to the minimal structural footprint. A comparable coverage area achieved through multiple smaller sails or standard awning units would require 6–12 posts within the terrace zone. A SunSquare system covering the same area typically requires 2–4 perimeter anchor points — at the edge of the terrace where they least interrupt views.
For infinity pool terraces — where the entire design intention is an unobstructed visual horizon — this distinction is particularly valued. incompar.com’s design consultation includes a structural minimisation pass as standard: we always explore whether the required coverage can be achieved with one fewer anchor point before finalising the structural proposal.
A southwest-facing villa with a 240 m² terrace and pool deck required complete shade coverage. Three coordinated SunSquare units were installed in a modular array. The entire 240 m² deploys from a single remote button in under 90 seconds. Total structural footprint: 6 perimeter anchor points. No intermediate columns within the terrace zone.
A boutique beach club required shade coverage for 30 sun lounger positions without an overhead structural grid that would compromise the open-air experience. Two SunSquare 80 m² units were installed side by side, coordinated from the club’s building management system. Commercial motor specification for 300-day operating season.
SunSquare at a Glance
Coverage per sail
Up to 80 m²
Wind resistance
Beaufort 5-6
Retraction speed
< 50 seconds
Materials
V4A Marine Steel
Fabric
Soltis 92
Smart-home
Alexa · KNX
From
€28,000
Installations
2,000+ Spain
References & Standards
Sun Sail’s integrated anemometer continuously monitors wind speed and triggers automatic retraction when the set threshold is exceeded. Patented 1993 by INCOMPAR. Standard on all Sun Sail installations across the Balearic Islands.
The patented soft-tension cable network distributes wind load energy across the sail geometry — enabling 80 m² retractable shade without oversized motor hardware or heavy structural elements.
ATELIER · CAMI VELL DE CIUTAT 25A · 07630 CAMPOS · MALLORCA
