Canopies for Colleges and Universities

New Dining Space Installed at St Wilfrid’s Catholic High School

St. Wilfrid’s Catholic High School needed more dining space, but their budget wouldn’t allow for a full building extension. They wanted something affordable, that still worked in all weather. That’s when they contacted A&S Landscape.

Our team designed and installed an enclosed Motiva Expanse™ structure with lighting and heating. We used a pigeon blue shade for the steelwork and a clear roof. The curved roof made it easy to add blow heaters, so students could use it year-round.

The new dining space fits 16 picnic benches and gives lots of room for the students to eat in comfort. The school also added their logos to the side panels, which look great and add a nice touch.

The Chantry School Creates New Outdoor Dining Area

The Chantry School wanted more space for their students to eat without crowding the indoor café. They needed a covered area that worked in all weather, especially as the site was open to wind and rain.

After they reached out to us at A&S Landscape, our team installed a bespoke Motiva Mono™ canopy with glass sides and a strong curved roof. To make the space feel like a part of the school, we added the school’s logo to the side panels.

The result reduced the congestion that the school has struggled with in the main indoor café. The new canopy gives students a great place to sit and makes break times more relaxing. You can find more about this project here.

Dining Canopies for Co-op Academy Failsworth in Greater Manchester

Eating alfresco has always been a big deal for the students at Co-op Academy Failsworth. It’s not just having lunch, it’s a chance to socialise and enjoy the fresh air, away from sometimes overcrowded indoor areas. However, when it’s a rainy day in Greater Manchester no one likes a soggy sandwich. In order to find an all-weather solution, the staff got in touch with A&S Landscape. The suggestion of two Motiva Duo™ curved roof canopies was met with great approval. These standalone structures offer shelter from the rain as well as look really sharp in solid steelwork topped with Opal coloured polycarbonate roofs. After the installation was complete, everyone was extremely satisfied. Students can now dine outdoors, even in the rain, and staff have additional space to help ease pressure on indoor areas. Find out more about how A&S Landscape worked together with Co-op Academy Failsworth to improve their facilities and student wellbeing.

Straight Roof Canopies added to Malet Lambert School in Hull, East Yorkshire

The students at Malet Lambert School in Hull were sorely lacking in shelter when it came to spending time outside on the school grounds. To find a solution, the school staff turned to A&S Landscape. After initial discussions, it was decided that six shelters installed around the school, were just what was needed to keep students covered at break and lunchtimes. Our popular Motiva Linear™ straight roof canopies were chosen due to their contemporary design and long-lasting, solid steel framework. Each of the six shelters was designed in Moss Green steelwork and Opal coloured polycarbonate roofing. Sizes ranged from 8000mm X 6000mm to 15000mm X 4000mm, and were installed outside the science block, the Year 11 department, and one of the school’s quads. The students love the extra outdoor space for socialising, eating alfresco and generally keeping dry on wet weather days. These installations not only look great and serve a practical purpose, but they can also improve students’ mental health and overall wellbeing. Find out more about Malet Lambert School’s canopy shelters here.

Waingels College in Berkshire Add Multiple Sheltered Areas

What was the project brief?

On the evaluation of their campus, Waingels College in Berkshire recognised that there was a lack of efficient shelter in the school grounds. Highly committed to providing the best experience of education to their students, they dreamed of creating an outdoor multi-purpose space with year-round protection. With the students’ wellbeing at the heart of their decisions, they decided to call in canopy experts A&S Landscape. This was to be the third time that the school had worked with us on various outdoor cover projects. This particular project required not only the design, manufacture and install of the four exterior canopies but also sourcing seating options to completely transform the courtyard area.

What was our proposed canopy solution?

All in all, there were four shelter solutions installed. The first type of college canopy that we decided would deliver the ideal solution for the school’s needs were curved roof canopies from the Motiva Duo™ range. Otherwise known by our more affectionate name of ‘The Duo’, we knew that for the three of these we installed, each one would provide an ample amount of room underneath for students to take full advantage of the outdoor space. An added benefit is the number of style options available. All three of these canopies were finished with a robust steel frame constructed in yellow. This complemented the brand colours of the school. While also offering complete weather protection, these canopies allowed enough space for 24 recycled plastic benches, which were sourced by A&S Landscape too.

The fourth and final perfect canopy structure of the project was from the fabric shelter range, the Maxima Umbrella ™. Made from waterproof PVC and offering maximum protection from the weather, the shelter can be used all year round. Our full range of tensile fabric canopies offers a real statement to any school environment or college grounds.

What was the result of the college canopies?

All of the outside structures have proven to be a real asset to the school. With the additional protection from the rain, and the sun during the summer months, more students are able to enjoy the fresh air outside. It has had a hugely positive impact on the students, who now have the chance to refresh prior to, and in-between attending classes. This benefits their concentration and focus levels when learning. The shelters also have a double function, they are the handy new spectating area. With the sports pitch sitting right next door, the children are able to cheer on their friends, while ensuring they have the maximum weatherproof protection.

About the client

Waingels College is a co-educational, comprehensive secondary school located in Woodley, Berkshire. The school is known for its strive for excellence. ‘Better never stops’ is the strong statement which they say is at the heart of their community.

We have now worked with this school three times, and each time we have been greeted by a friendly, helpful team who have gone above and beyond to provide us with a vast array of information to help us to work more efficiently. We were happy to work with them once again on the whole process from start to finish.

Can I see other finished examples of shelter projects?

A&S Landscape has worked with exterior canopies now for over 44 years. In that time, we have worked on countless projects, and have built up an impressive portfolio of work. Clients have included various local authorities, government bodies, NHS trusts and many businesses. We have developed close relationships across the UK. We have even worked with worldwide organisations, such as The Football Association and Team GB. To view past projects and be inspired by our wide range of work, read some of our other case studies or have a browse of our customer testimonials.

If you would like some extra reassurance, you may even like to see the quality and durability of our work in real-life. Being in the industry so long, and with an ever-growing list of satisfied clients nationwide, we will gladly provide you with a list of canopies to view in your local area. We aren’t just limited to transforming outside space in the UK either. We supply and install shelters to other countries in Europe, and further afield we can sometimes help on a supply-only basis. If you’d like to know more about this, please do give us a call on 01743 636116.

Why should you work with A&S Landscape?

It is the level of service at A&S Landscape that we carry with pride. Every unique project we embark upon, we treat with integrity, efficiency and with the utmost respect for the client’s needs and wishes. We don’t just offer the perfect solution for secondary schools either, we have designed, manufactured and installed shelters for nurseries, primary schools and universities. Your shelter can be made to measure to the suitable size and depending on what cover you go for, you’ll have access to our full colour range.

With our level of expertise and long list of satisfied clients, we will not disappoint you with our helpful attitude and our extensive range of shelters. Why not download our interactive turn page brochure to see our full range of shade solutions? If you’d like us to help you transform your outside space, get in touch with our friendly team on 01743 636116 or at [email protected].