The Arc Barrel is a contemporary barrel vault canopy designed to provide reliable weather protection in high footfall outdoor environments. With its distinctive curved form and tensioned fabric roof, this structure offers a practical and visually refined solution for entrance ways, pedestrian routes, and standalone sheltered areas.
Engineered for year-round external use, the Arc Barrel combines durable materials with an architectural profile that integrates naturally into modern public realm and commercial developments.
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A Curved Canopy for Entrances and Walkways
The Arc Barrel’s barrel-shaped design creates a generous covered space, making it well suited to locations where continuous shelter is required without compromising openness or visibility.
Typical applications include: • Building entrances and reception approaches • Covered pedestrian links between facilities • School and campus walkway routes • Healthcare and visitor access points • Transport hubs and public realm circulation spaces
As a refined walkway canopy, it supports safer, more comfortable movement in all weather conditions.
Barrel Roof Form with Strong Architectural Presence
The defining feature of the Arc Barrel is its smooth, arched profile. This barrel roof canopy design provides effective rainwater run-off while delivering a clean, contemporary silhouette.
The curved structure is particularly valued by architects seeking: • A modern alternative to flat or monopitch canopies • Softened lines within hard landscaped settings • A shelter that feels lightweight yet substantial • Consistent coverage across pedestrian routes
This makes the Arc Barrel an ideal arched canopy for public-facing environments.
Durable Tensile Fabric for All-Season Performance
The Arc Barrel uses a tensioned fabric membrane that is engineered for demanding outdoor conditions.
Key material benefits include: • Waterproof protection for year-round use • UV resistance to reduce fading and degradation • Lightweight canopy construction with robust performance • A clean, modern finish suited to contemporary schemes
As a barrel vault shelter, it offers long-term reliability with minimal visual bulk.
Installation Flexibility for External Projects
The Arc Barrel canopy can be installed as a dedicated entrance structure or surface mounted within its own defined area, allowing it to adapt to a wide range of site layouts.
This flexibility supports specification across: • New build developments • Retrofit public realm improvements • Standalone sheltered waiting or meeting areas • Walkway links requiring clear pedestrian flow
Broxap’s experience in UK-wide manufacture and installation ensures suitability for local authority and contractor-led projects.
Complementary Public Realm Furniture Integration
The Arc Barrel canopy is often specified alongside other Broxap external infrastructure to create cohesive, well-serviced outdoor environments.
It can be paired with: • Street furniture seating and benches for sheltered rest areas • Cycle shelters and secure cycle parking systems • Litter bins and recycling units to support cleaner spaces • Bollards and pedestrian control features for safer access routes
This ensures the canopy works as part of a fully coordinated streetscape.
Product Summary • Contemporary barrel vault canopy with curved tensile fabric roof • Waterproof and UV resistant for long-term outdoor performance • Suitable for entrances, walkways, and standalone sheltered zones • Strong architectural profile with practical weather protection • Surface mounted installation for flexible site integration • Complements wider Broxap public realm and street furniture ranges
Modular barrel shaped tensile fabric canopy that can be used as at entrance ways or as a surface mounted structure.
Hot dip galvanised supports provide a rigid framework to which fabric is tensioned creating a barrel effect. The fabric is 100% UV resistant providing a light and airy space beneath. Supports can be polyester powder coated to any RAL or BS Colour.
Fabric is available in a variety of colours. Integral lighting can be applied as an optional extra.
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Broxap offer a standard carriage service for all products, this usually takes between 3-28 days as lead times vary on specific products and quantities.
