Covered Walkway Installation at Woking Hospital

Woking Hospital in Surrey identified the need for a sheltered pedestrian walkway to protect patients and visitors from the elements when they move between areas of the site. A&S Landscape worked closely to assess the hospital’s space to design and install a robust and visually appealing canopy solution that would provide reliable all-weather cover that was long-lasting and looked professional.

Project Specification

  • Product: Motiva Linear™
  • Size: 12147mm x 3535mm
  • Steelwork:
    • Slate Grey - RAL NO. 7015

  • Roof:
    • Opal

Challenges:

  • Lack of covered walkways between key areas of the hospital
  • Patients and visitors exposed to rain and cold while navigating the site
  • Need for a durable solution to suit the high-traffic hospital environment
  • Requirement for a visually coherent design to blend with existing buildings

 

Our Solution:

To meet the hospital’s needs, A&S Landscape installed a Motiva Linear™ canopy – a monopitch, straight-roof steel framed structure – spanning 12147mm x 3535mm.

 

Key Features and Materials:

  • Structure: Straight roof mono-pitch canopy, finished with a Slate Grey Duracoat™ for unparalleled strength against rust, corrosion and scratches.
  • Roofing: Opal Poly-tuff™ roofing, enabling light to diffuse into the area whilst irradicating harmful UV rays.

 

Results:

  • Created a dry, safe walkway for patients and visitors during poor weather.
  • Improved patient experience across the site.
  • Enhanced accessibility and site navigation in all seasons.
  • Strengthened the hospital’s infrastructure with a long-lasting canopy solution.

Find out more about the benefits of covered walkways in hospital settings here.

 

Conclusion:

The covered walkway has proven to be a valuable addition to Woking Hospital, supporting their ongoing efforts to provide a safe and positive environment for patients, visitors and staff alike. The finished canopy blends function and form, offering reliable protection with a clean, modern appearance.