the situation


The client wanted a canopy to cover the walkway between existing and newly constructed wings of this children’s hospital.


the solution


An undulating canopy was designed by Hopkins Architects, and produced and installed by Architen-Landrell. SEFAR® Architecture TENARA® Fabric was chose because of its 40% light transmission.

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Walkway canopy
London, England

The award-winning Evelina Children's Hospital, built in 2005, was designed with the help of children. As the hospital's website says, "With everything from the menus and furnishings to the design of the building itself chosen by children, it's something truly special."

The children's touch can be seen in this canopy that covers a walkway between old and new buildings. The canopy uses SEFAR® Architecture TENARA® Fabric, stretched and draped in a whimsical shape over formed steel tubing. The fabric lets in plenty of daylight to create a happy, upbeat atmosphere.

The canopy was designed by Hopkins Architects and produced and installed by Architen-Landrell.

project details

applications:

Tensioned Fabric Structures

Shade Structures

product:

SEFAR® Architecture TENARA® Fabric 4T40

technical info:

SEFAR® Architecture TENARA® Fabric 4T40 Datasheet


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