Allscott Meads Primary in Shropshire Adds Outdoor Canopies
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New Enclosed Dining Canopy Installed at Glossopdale School & Sixth Form
The leadership team wanted to improve how students used space at busy times. The dining hall was full at lunch, and students had limited indoor areas when the weather was poor.
The school wanted a long-term solution that would increase space without building an extension. They asked for a covered area that was enclosed, warm, and ready to use all year round.
Project Overview
Motiva Expanse™
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Steelwork:
Anthracite Grey - RAL 7016
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Roof:
Steel
Challenges
- Limited dining space: The school needed more dining and social space for a growing student population.
- Overcrowded indoor areas: Indoor areas were crowded during lunch and break times in bad weather.
- Disruption concerns: A permanent structure was required without long build times or disruption.
- Uniformity requirement: The new space needed to blend with the modern school buildings.
Our Solution
A&S Landscape worked closely with the school to understand how the space would be used. We recommended the Motiva Expanse™ enclosed dining canopy because it offers a quick and practical alternative to a traditional extension.
The final size measured 14,240 mm by 12,500 mm, creating a generous space that can support large groups of students at once. The structure included heating and lighting so it could stay in use throughout the year.
We also provided flooring to complete the internal finish and make the area feel like part of the main school building. The steelwork was finished in RAL 7016 to match the surrounding site.
The solid steel roof added strength and helped create a secure and quiet environment. This solution met the school’s requirement without major disruption to school life.
Key Features and Materials:
- Structure: All-steel frame finished in our Dura-coat™ system in RAL 7016 for long-term protection.
- Roofing: Solid steel roof for strength and weather resistance.
- Sides: Fully enclosed design to keep the space warm and protected.
- Heating and lighting: Installed to support all-year use and improve comfort.
Results
- Comfortable enclosed dining space: The school now has a warm and enclosed dining space that reduces pressure on the main hall.
- Additional room for students: Students have more room at busy times, improving comfort and flow around the site.
- All-year round use: The canopy can be used in all seasons, so wet weather no longer affects break and lunch plans.
- Blends with existing buildings: The space looks smart and fits well with the existing buildings, improving the overall feel of the campus.
Conclusion
This project has given Glossopdale School a flexible space that supports both staff and students. Lunchtime is calmer because the school can spread groups across more areas. Students now have a warm place to sit and socialise, which supports their wellbeing.
The structure also gives the school options for the future, as it can be used for events, learning, or community activities. The Motiva Expanse™ delivered the extra space the school needed without the cost and delays of a traditional build.
A&S Landscape was pleased to help the school achieve a simple and effective result that will benefit the whole community for many years.
