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A total of 18 crane lifts were used to move the
20,000kg of materials that were needed to
build the canopy, from the ground to the top
floor within extremely tight parameters. Due
to the site’s central London location, there was
limited space for the materials on both the
ground level and up on the roof.
“Thanks to our careful planning and logistics
and working closely with the hotel and other
contractors, we were able to work around these
space restrictions,” adds Jason.
Testing times
Canopies UK also had to overcome several
other challenges that really put their skills to
the test during the four-month project, which
included increasing the overall height of the
36 metre-long canopy so that it incorporated
the terrace steps. This was achieved through
a combination of clever design and joining “For instance, by scanning the concrete, we The hotel’s General Manager, Bernadette
systems and by creating a Perspex-filled arc were able to create a bespoke fixing method Gilligan, said: “The canopy on Wildside has
feature. that would cause minimal disruption to the been flawlessly designed to accommodate
structure. It’s innovative ways of working like events throughout the year.
And because the building wasn’t totally square this, that also meant the hotel was able to stay with the canopy, Canopies UK made a bespoke fully open and all nearby guest and conference “Come rain or shine, guests can enjoy
GRP system that linked the building and the rooms and bar areas could still be used as the everything from drinks to private events in the
system neatly together. While state-of-the-art Cantabria canopy took shape. space as the retractable canopy - designed and
Hilti scanning tools and bespoke structural
built as bespoke for Savage Garden – means
calculations were used to fix the actual “This project really does prove that the sky’s that the terrace can be cosy and covered during
structure to the existing roof. the limit when it comes to installing one of our winter, and the perfect suntrap come summer.”
canopy systems. We’re extremely proud of this
The sky’s the limit installation, which is testimony to the fact it’s For more information about Canopies UK,
“Our extensive experience and tried-and- possible to transform your outdoor space into call 01254 777 002, email info@canopiesuk.
tested processes, particularly our site-specific indoor space, no matter how tight space gets or co.uk or visit https://www.canopiesuk.co.uk/
calculations, all really came into play for this how high up you may be!” hospitality/outdoor-terrace-canopies/
installation,” adds Jason.
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