The Aquinas monopitch design incorporates a subtle central support that reduces the typical look of multiple uprights along the canopy line. This creates a more open, streamlined route for pedestrians, while still delivering essential protection from rain and poor weather.
As a result, the Aquinas is frequently specified where a simple, modern outdoor covered walkway is required, but aesthetics remain important.
The Aquinas is a versatile school walkway canopy, supporting safe, sheltered access across busy sites. Typical applications include:
• Covered links between teaching blocks and shared facilities
• Entrance approaches for schools, academies, and colleges
• Walkways between buildings in healthcare or civic settings
• Sheltered pedestrian routes in commercial developments
Its understated form allows it to integrate easily into both new-build and refurbishment schemes across the UK.
The Aquinas canopy can be specified with a range of roof finishes to suit daylight requirements, durability, and architectural intent.
Options include:
• Opal or bronze roof cladding
• Multiwall polycarbonate for bright, diffused coverage
• Glazed roof cladding for a higher-end appearance
• Metal profile trapezoidal roof cladding for robust performance
These choices make the Aquinas suitable for a wide range of covered walkways UK projects, from education campuses to transport-adjacent public spaces.
Manufactured for long-term external use, the Aquinas features a steel framework that can be finished to suit surrounding architecture.
Available options include:
• Framework powder coated to any standard RAL colour
• Aluminium guttering and downpipes for integrated rainwater control
• Coloured vinyl transfers for signage or site identification
• Protective post pads for added safety in high-footfall areas
This ensures the canopy performs reliably in demanding pedestrian environments.
To enhance usability throughout the year, the Aquinas walkway canopy can be supplied with integrated lighting solutions, including:
• LED lighting for darker winter months
• Solar lighting for lower-energy installations
Broxap also offers a full installation service across the UK and Ireland, supporting delivery from specification through to completion on site.
The Aquinas is often specified alongside other Broxap products to create a cohesive external works package. It can be paired with:
• Entrance canopies for reception points
• Cycle shelters and secure storage compounds
• Street furniture such as benches, bins, and planters
This supports consistent design language across wider pedestrian and public realm environments.
With its monopitch form, discreet support structure, and flexible cladding options, the Aquinas is a dependable walkway canopy for modern covered routes. It provides effective weather protection while maintaining a clean, open appearance for schools, public spaces, and commercial developments.
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Castle Mead Academy, Leicester
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Oak Grange, Brookside Avenue, Liverpool
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