As a leading street furniture supplier UK, Broxap designs and manufactures distinctive canopy structures that bring practical weather protection and strong architectural character to public realm environments. The Crane Shade Sail is a waterproof tensile canopy, developed as an evolution of the Cairns design, with a striking structural approach that places all primary supports outside of the fabric.
With its three-column cantilever form, the Crane is particularly well suited as an entrance feature for buildings where design quality is as important as performance.
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A Contemporary Tensile Canopy for Public Realm Projects
The Crane has been developed for schemes that require a modern, sculptural shelter without compromising durability. Its clean white shade sail creates a light, open presence, while the external support arrangement ensures the tensile material remains the visual centrepiece.
Typical applications include: • Building entrance canopies for civic and commercial sites • Walkways between public facilities • Healthcare and education campuses • Visitor centres and transport interchanges • Urban regeneration and public realm furniture schemes
This is a structure that supports both functional access and placemaking.
Three-Column Cantilever Design
Engineered for Visual Impact and Clear Space Below
Unlike more conventional shade sails, the Crane positions its main supports on the perimeter of the canopy rather than through the covered area. This provides: • Clear pedestrian movement beneath the sail • A strong architectural profile at the entrance • Reduced visual clutter within the sheltered footprint • A balanced cantilevered form supported by three columns
The result is a canopy that feels intentional, not incidental, within the wider streetscape.
Waterproof Tensile Fabric with Long-Term Performance
The Crane is manufactured using high-quality tensile membrane materials selected for outdoor longevity.
Key fabric benefits include: • Waterproof protection for year-round use • UV resistance to reduce degradation and discolouration • Lightweight appearance with robust structural strength • Suitable for demanding outdoor street furniture UK environments
This makes it an ideal solution where sheltered access is required without heavy, enclosed structures.
Suitable for Commercial and Civic Specification
Broxap works closely with architects, local authorities, and contractors to deliver canopies that integrate seamlessly into wider commercial street furniture and public realm strategies.
The Crane is often specified alongside: • Covered walkways and glazed canopy systems • Street furniture seating and external litter bins • Bollards and access control features • Cycle shelters and parking infrastructure
This ensures consistency across the full site environment, supported by a trusted urban furniture supplier.
Optional Safety and Site Enhancements
To support installation in busy pedestrian areas, additional features can be incorporated.
Optional extras include: • Protective post pads for added impact protection • Colour coordination with surrounding public realm furniture • Integration with broader canopy and shelter schemes
Broxap can advise on the most appropriate configuration for each location.
Manufacturing and Installation Support
As an experienced street furniture manufacturer UK, Broxap provides full support from specification through to delivery and installation across the UK and Ireland. The Crane canopy is manufactured to meet the demands of long-term outdoor use, with attention to structural detailing and finish quality.
Product Summary • Waterproof white tensile shade sail canopy • Three-column cantilever structure with external supports • Designed as a contemporary entrance canopy feature • UV resistant membrane for outdoor durability • Suitable for civic, commercial, and public realm environments • Optional protective post pads available
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.
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