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20/08/2024

The best solutions are born out of adaptability. This was certainly the case at the Mary Rose Academy where the client had a wood and metal pergola canopy system that had failed. One option would have been to demolish it and start again, but that would have been costly, time consuming and very wasteful.

So, the solution was to use the Aura TEXO fabric panel system to reclad the existing structure. The result was a restored canopy system that complements the building design and reduces the heat gain to the south facing classrooms beneath. A dramatic improvement for the special needs students who can now enjoy a cooler and more stable classroom temperature not to mention a pleasant outdoor learning space.

If you would like to talk about a canopy challenge that you face and explore whether Aura’s adaptable approach can achieve a solution get in touch

06/08/2024

Unbelievably the new football season starts next week reminding us of the support that we gave to Birmingham FC to refurbish the structure covering their training pitch. The old fabric had delaminated due to years of UV exposure, but we were able to completely replace it. The advances in fabrics available allowed us to specify a green fabric with white underside so that they could use uplighting to reflect off it and wash evenly over the whole pitch (rather than flood lighting creating pools of light). Result – a better training environment and the design life of the structure extended by 25 years for a fraction of the cost of a new one.

With our local side Portsmouth FC promoted we won’t be meeting Birmingham FC this season but we wish them well.

01/08/2024

Aura on the road: Via the magic of TV! One of the team spotted this BBC report from Wolverhampton Market. We were pleased to see the reporter, traders and customers enjoying the bright, all-weather coverage that the Aura Canopy provides.
Swipe to see how modern fabrics were used to create a traditional effect for the market rejuvenation project
Is there an area in your town that could be revived with a tensile fabric canopy?

30/07/2024

With an exciting few weeks of sport ahead what better time to look at how the right canopy can enhance sports and play facilities. We are focussing on the Cantilever design which is popular where space is tight because the offset column allows you to create maximum shaded area without impeding the sports area beneath, creating a multi use space.

Swipe to see another sporting use of the cantilever design where it was used to shade seating at a sports ground, the offset column was preferred because it didn’t interrupt spectators’ line of sight.

How could a canopy help enhance your sports or play facility?

25/07/2024

Aura on the road: A 3am London Gatwick departure was the perfect opportunity for one of the team to check on the London Gatwick North Terminal VIP drop off canopy installed by Aura. The lights washing on the fabric show an example of how tensile fabric structures really lend themselves to attractive lighting effects. Swipe to see images of the structure in daylight showing the vaulted form and the opaque metallic/white fabric which was the chosen option to emphasise the diffused lighting effects and reduce maintenance costs in the polluting airport environment.

Have you seen an interesting fabric structure? Have any questions about it? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to chat.

23/07/2024

Reduce, reuse, recycle principles can be applied to tensile fabric structures! Here is a great example. This once fantastic fabric structure was potentially doomed to demolition. Without regular maintenance the structure had become imbalanced, and the fabric had failed in a storm. The steelwork however was sound giving us the opportunity to replace the fabric and reuse the structure.

Swipe to see how it is now looking as good as new – and our client can now use it safely for another 20 years.

Have you got a tensile structure that could be renewed and reused for another 20 years? Or one that could benefit from maintenance checks to extend its life? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to advise.

10/07/2024

There are over 30 colour options available in the architectural fabric used for the Aura umbrella canopies, so Eatonbury Academy could easily achieve their vison to create distinct and vibrant covered spaces for different age groups in different parts of the school. They chose aniseed green, boulder grey, carrot orange and lagoon blue which resulted in a series of really joyful spaces.

What colours would suit your space?

Please get in touch with us if you would like to see the full colour range and also bear in mind that steelwork can be painted any standard RAL colour so you can get really creative with your colour scheme.

04/07/2024

Aura on the Road: Not on the road today but we spotted a video from one of our customers containing our umbrellas
As you can see they are using them to great effect, allowing everyone to eat outside whatever the weather, whilst also enhancing their brand.
Looks like the perfect place to spend the day this summer!
Please take a look at their full video here: https://www.instagram.com/p/C71OS52oHql/

02/07/2024

Spending time outside is a boost for everyone’s wellbeing especially students at SEN schools but Charlton Park Academy had a fantastic new school building with little usable outside space. Now the students can enjoy breaktimes, lessons, yoga, sports and social events whatever the weather. The students and staff love how much the canopies have revolutionized their school days, allowing them to broaden their horizons and expand the types of activities they can enjoy.

27/06/2024

Aura on the Road: When you work with canopies you spot them wherever you go! One of our team spotted this inverted umbrella on holiday in Switzerland.

This canopy is a very elegant, inverted fabric form however, the fabric connection and hopper are very low which means they are in reach of the public. Raising the connection could help but would also reduce the coverage compromising functionality. The structure also looks like it may not be robust enough for all weather conditions and would be demounted for safety in high winds or snow.

You can swipe to see Aura’s inverted umbrella design which is designed for maximum coverage and engineered for all weather conditions. So even though canopy designs may look similar they can function very differently. That’s why we advise discussing your needs thoroughly when specifying a canopy.

We hope this is helpful – we will bring you more as we spot them!

26/06/2024

How a 20mx25m space became a great asset to the school as well as the wider community.

The most urgent need was a dining area for students. So an Aura Barrel Vault Canopy was installed.

Swanmore College were pleased to offer the space for weddings, parties and other events.

Aura are proud that the structure has been such a valued part of the community and to have been sponsors of the main stage at Swanfest 2023!

25/06/2024

An unused second floor roof top is transformed into a tranquil all-weather space for teachers to relax in

A beautiful new wellbeing space at Barton Peveril college was created using 2 Aura 5x5m pavilion modules including glazed balustrades which act as a windbreak. Creation of above ground ballast ‘foundations’ in the form of seating and planters was necessary whilst making sure that all components could be carried easily and safely up onto the roof terrace.

We think we were able to deliver the perfect solution to create a really lovely space for the hard-working teachers.

What space would you like to transform? No challenge too big.

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