Covered Walkway Canopies Connect Old and New at Dene Magna School

Covered Walkway Canopies Connect Old and New at Dene Magna School

Posted 14 February 2024 by Admin

Dene Magna School in Mitcheldean, Gloucestershire, had a new teaching block built, and as part of the works, required new covered walkways to connect the old and new parts of the school. 

Continuous Walkway Installation

The school wanted a continuous walkway installed to provide total weather protection, but had a challenge in the form of a sloping path, making the installation of a canopy more difficult.

The Kensington Canopy Solution

Using our Spaceshade canopy system, we were able to overcome this challenge with a stepped design. A wall-mounted canopy was installed against the building, overlapping with a freestanding unit at a higher level to accommodate the change in levels between the buildings.

The new Spaceshade canopies give the original school a contemporary facelift and are easy to maintain thanks to the concealed gutters and downpipes, and non-fragile roof.

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Why did Dene Magna School need new covered walkways?

Following the construction of a new teaching block, Dene Magna School needed covered walkways to create a weather-protected connection between the existing and new parts of the school. 

 

How did Kensington Systems overcome the sloping path at Dene Magna School?

The site had a change in levels that made a standard continuous canopy difficult. Kensington Systems overcame this by creating a stepped canopy design that followed the site's different levels. 

 

What type of canopy was installed at Dene Magna School?

Spaceshade® canopies were installed, combining a wall-mounted section against the building with a freestanding unit positioned at a higher level. 

 

Can covered walkways be installed on sloping or uneven sites?

Yes. The Dene Magna project demonstrates that bespoke covered walkways can be designed to accommodate changes in ground level and challenging site conditions. 

 

How do the Dene Magna canopies provide weather protection?

The continuous walkway provides sheltered circulation between the school's buildings, protecting pupils and staff from rain and other adverse weather conditions. 

 

Are Spaceshade® covered walkways easy to maintain?

Yes. The Dene Magna canopies feature concealed gutters and downpipes, helping to create a clean appearance while simplifying maintenance. 

 

 

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