The Great Oaks timber entrance canopy provides a strong architectural focal point while offering practical, year-round shelter to building entrances. Designed and manufactured in the UK, it combines the warmth of natural timber with a clean, symmetrical roof profile suited to both contemporary and traditionally styled developments.
Developed as a variation of the Newcastle Senior structure, this model introduces Weston red cedar uprights as standard, creating a robust yet refined wooden entrance canopy solution for education, civic and commercial environments.
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Product Details:
A variation of the Newcastle Senior Entrance Canopy the Great Oakes Entrance Canopy comprises Weston red cedar uprights (other species of wood available upon request) with a contemporary symmetric roof.
Designed for High-Traffic Public Entrances
The Great Oaks is particularly well suited to: • Primary and secondary schools • Colleges and university buildings • Civic centres and community hubs • Healthcare facilities • Office and commercial premises • Visitor centres and heritage sites
As a school entrance canopy, it provides sheltered waiting areas for pupils and parents, supports safeguarding by clearly defining access points, and enhances the overall presentation of the building frontage.
The freestanding structural form allows it to function as a freestanding entrance canopy, independent of the main building façade, offering flexibility in both retrofit and new-build projects.
Materials and Construction
Premium Timber Framework
The canopy features Weston red cedar uprights as standard, selected for: • Natural durability and resistance to decay • Dimensional stability in external environments • An attractive grain that weathers to a silver-grey finish if left untreated
Alternative timber species are available upon request to meet specific project requirements, aesthetic preferences, or budget considerations.
All timber components are manufactured with precision to ensure structural integrity, consistent detailing, and long-term performance within exposed public realm settings.
Contemporary Symmetrical Roof Design
The roof structure introduces a balanced, symmetrical profile that complements both rural and urban architecture. It provides effective weather protection without appearing visually heavy or overbearing.
Roof panel options include: • Clear cladding panels for maximum natural light • Opal panels to reduce glare while maintaining brightness • Bronze panels for enhanced solar control
This flexibility allows specifiers to tailor light transmission and thermal performance to suit the building’s orientation and intended use.
Cladding and Side Panel Options
To enhance protection from wind-driven rain and improve user comfort, optional side panels are available in: • PET • Multiwall polycarbonate • Glass
Side panels can help create a more enclosed entrance zone, particularly beneficial for exposed school sites or public buildings in coastal and rural locations.
Finishes and Detailing
The Great Oaks timber canopy can be configured to align with wider site branding or architectural schemes.
Available options include: • Powder coating to a wide range of RAL colours for steel components • UPVC or aluminium guttering systems for effective rainwater management • Integrated LED lighting • Solar lighting solutions for off-grid or energy-conscious schemes
Lighting integration improves visibility and safety during darker hours, an important consideration for schools and community buildings with extended use.
Installation and Project Support
Broxap provides a full UK installation service, ensuring: • Accurate ground preparation • Secure structural fixing • Compliance with relevant standards • Efficient site coordination
As with all Broxap entrance structures, the Great Oaks canopy is designed with practical installation in mind, helping contractors minimise disruption to operational sites such as schools and healthcare premises.
For cohesive external schemes, the canopy can be specified alongside Broxap’s range of cycle shelters, external seating, litter bins, and bollards to create a coordinated public realm environment.
Applications in the Public Realm
A well-designed entrance canopy serves more than a functional purpose. It: • Clearly defines the primary access point • Provides shelter for visitors and deliveries • Enhances first impressions • Supports safeguarding and controlled access strategies • Contributes to the architectural identity of the building
The Great Oaks timber entrance canopy is particularly effective where a balance between natural materials and contemporary detailing is required. Its combination of durable timber uprights and modern roof styling makes it suitable for both rural settings and progressive urban developments.
Key Features at a Glance • Weston red cedar uprights as standard • Symmetrical contemporary roof design • Clear, opal or bronze roof cladding options • Optional PET, multiwall or glass side panels • Powder-coated steel elements in a wide range of colours • UPVC or aluminium guttering • LED or solar lighting options • Full design, manufacture, and installation service
Specifying the Great Oaks Timber Entrance Canopy
When specifying this wooden entrance canopy, considerations typically include: • Required projection and footprint • Wind exposure category • Drainage integration • Lighting and security requirements • Coordination with surrounding landscape and street furniture
Broxap’s experience in delivering entrance structures for schools, local authorities, and commercial developers ensures that each canopy is manufactured to meet the practical demands of public use while maintaining a considered architectural presence.
Options:
Clear/ opal/ bronze cladding roof panels 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.
