Context

A durable yet stylish canopy system was installed at The Old Rectory wedding venue in Padworth, Berkshire.

Christina Jenkins from The Old Rectory visited other venues with Zenith that had similar arrangements and, following a site survey by Zenith, two systems were selected: Airone Tipo 150 and Airone Pensilina 150.

Products

Four 6x6m Airone Tipo 150 structures were linked to one 6x3m Airone Pensilina 150 with RAL 7073 [Dusty grey] metalwork and canopies in RAL 7035 [Light grey]. Both are manufactured in galvanised steel and can be powder-coated in a range of colours.

Airone Tipo is available in a range of standard sizes - 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7m - and, being modular, have an add-on capacity. The soft PVC canopies are UV-resistant and fire-retardant and are also available in a variety of colours.

They also have a unique drainage system, whereby the beams act as gutters so rainwater runs off the canopies, into the beams, down through the leg columns and out through drainage holes at the bottom, or it can be linked to existing drainage.

Rather than soft PVC sidewalls, Christina selected glazed walls and doors, with dark grey contrasting frames. In addition, they have added heating, lighting and internal drapes.

Outcome

The Old Rectory is now an all-year-round wedding venue which can comfortably seat 120-140 guests. It is also ideal for corporate hospitality events, birthdays, anniversaries or engagement parties.

Note: images courtesy of Megan Daisy Photography