Exhibition Structures

Working with artists and events companies on large-scale exhibition structures, primarily for museums, galleries and installation displays.

Bringing creative visions to life

When working in exhibition spaces, we coordinate closely with artists, architects and creative clients on a wide variety of briefs. From the small and quirky to the epic and groundbreaking, we can help turn the vision into a reality, no matter the exhibition structure in question.

We are problem solvers, we love to get our teeth into creative projects and have years of experience installing artistic pieces into a variety of museum and gallery spaces.

Base installation experts love a challenge

Base Structures are experts at working at height and our tensile fabric installation team have worked in all manner of quirky spaces and complex environments over the years, and they love a challenge.

We pride ourselves on using this extensive expertise to find a way to install creative pieces of work in the most challenging and complex of places, with safety and security at the heart of everything we do.

 

More than just fabric

Able to work with all manner of different structural materials, our creative team can fulfil your creative vision whether it be designing, manufacturing and installing a steel sculpture, a glass creature or organising the logistics of a giant Gorilla around the country – see the below article from BBC News.

If it is weird and wonderful and posing lots of ‘how can we’ questions, give us a try, we will love seeing what can be done and thinking outside the box.

Related Projects

  • Copenhagen

The Raid – The National Museum of Denmark

  • London

Science Museum

  • Leeds

Leeds City Museum

Touring & Temporary Structures

Event structures that are uniquely designed to be demounted and re-installed quickly and easily for recurring or touring events.

Our bespoke touring and temporary structures are designed for repeat use and being on the road. Whether it’s a high-profile festival, a corporate roadshow or a traveling exhibition, our demountable structures adapt to any setting and offer endless possibilities for event design.

Demountable Structures for Touring

We have worked with a number of clients over the years who have needed to move their shows from location to location across a busy schedule of touring. Our bespoke canopy structures offer quick and easy installation and demounting that meet the rigorous demands of life on the road and events scheduling.

From the outset we work with the client to understand the nature of the event and any specific or special requirements. We then work the plans for storage, logistics, installation and demounting into the design process, creating a bespoke, custom plan highly adapted to your needs.

Short Term Use

Some of our clients require an event canopy or structure for a short period, but the space needs to be returned to its regular use following the event until the following year.

Using our bespoke design services, we can help create and build a structure that can be demounted, stored and re-installed quickly and easily but still provides the wow factor for the event, year after year.

Festival Structures

We have a large amount of experience creating temporary structures and shade canopies for festivals, including having designed and built some iconic stage structures at well-known music festivals.

Fabric structures offer much needed weather protection required for these short events, but without compromising on style or effect. Many of our canopies can be decorated, designed in printed fabric or used as a canvas for creative imagery projections, incorporating the structures into the overall style and aesthetic of the festival and adding to the experience for performers and festival-goers alike.

Style and Functionality

Whether for a touring exhibit, a show, festival, gig or indeed any other event type, we apply our tensile fabric and installation expertise each time to come up with a beautiful structure that can be used again and again for the same dramatic impact and practical function each time.

Related Projects

  • Manchester

JS Bach Music Hall – Zaha Hadid

  • Saudi Arabia

Disney “The Castle” Lion King Venue

  • Glastonbury

Glade Stage Glastonbury Festival

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Maintain & Replace

We can look after your structure to ensure it remains operational and useful for as long as possible.

Protecting your investment

We believe that you should have the best chance to ensure your canopy delivers results for as long as possible – both for your business and for the benefit of the environment. Read more here about our maintenance and replacement programmes.

Regular Maintenance and Inspection

Tensile structures are dynamic and precisely engineered. Regular maintenance will mitigate the impact of weather damage and general wear-and-tear. We highly recommend an annual inspection at the very least and where necessary carry out any necessary repairs, re-tensioning and cleaning.

Our maintenance packages are bespoke to your structure’s needs and tailored to suit your budget, either as required or on a rolling basis. Contact us today to discuss options if you feel your canopy or structure might benefit from a survey, inspection or maintenance programme.

Replacement Canopies

We have undertaken numerous full canopy replacements where the original canopy has come to the end of its design life and has started to look tired.

A replacement canopy canopy not only improve the look and feel but can provide improved safety and renewed lifespan for your structure. Canopies we have replaced include the iconic Moundstand and Nursery canopies at Lords Cricket Ground, Portobello Market Canopy, Oldham Bus Station, Sainsburys Crayford, Station and more recently Swalec Stadium in Cardiff.

Reducing the Impact of Weather

We recommend an inspection after any significant weather event, including ensuring that your canopy is cleaned every two years as a minimum. If you’re in an area of high pollution or close to trees, for example, you may want to speak to us to discuss a more regular maintenance programme.

Our packages gives you the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you are getting the maximum performance, safety and value from your structure.

Surveys & Hard to reach places

Our wide range of skills goes beyond cleaning and maintaining fabric structures. We’re skilled at working at height, and have considerable rope access expertise, being able to provide a broad range of maintenance a work where access can be difficult. We can offer surveying, painting, glazing repair, cleaning, testing structural cables, wire rope inspections, tie rods and pin connections as well as checking overall stability on complex builds. Examples of our varied works include a recent clean of a glazed walkway, wrapping cables on the Severn Bridge and pipe laying via rope access. We even once fixed a clock on a clock tower!

New fabric technology

During the lifespan of your original canopy it is also likely that fabric technology has moved on and that new and improved fabrics are available that offer greater lifespans, safety and improved weather protections. We can advise on available fabric options for replacing your canopy with the latest technologies.

We can recycle and reuse old canopies to ensure they don’t end up in landfill, too. We have worked with many clients re-using old canopies for the festival circuit, turning into ground mats, weather proofing and much more. See our sustainability page for more information.

 

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Relocatable Queuing Canopy

Weather-proofing shelter and shade for those queueing and waiting to enter your business

  • Fully engineered for year round use
  • Structural steelwork designed to BS 5950-1:2000 & BS EN 10025
  • BS 6399 part 2 and 3 for wind and snow loading
  • PVC coated polyester with weldable PVDF lacquer
  • All fabrics are fire rated to EN 13501-1 B-s2,dO
  • Two pack polyurethane paint system
  • 15 years to first maintenance
  • Any standard RAL colour
  • Typical details available on request
  • 2.5m wide with posts at 2m centres

Many businesses are now having to consider providing rain protection and sun shade for socially distanced queuing such as queue shelters, canopies and covered waiting areas, as people wait to enter the premises, buy tickets or use various facilities,

Social distancing can reduce the number of people allowed in any one space, our queuing canopies and covered walkways can create more space but also fit into existing spaces, look good and feel part of the businesses.

Temporary options are available with our relocatable canopy solution, designed with temporary concrete blocks so no foundations would be required. This gives greater flexibility for short term solutions and canopies for social distancing could be turned quickly – in as little as 4 weeks.

The queuing canopy can also be used as a walkway canopy, and equally as a bike shelter or grandstand canopy for shelter during sports or trackside events.

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For more information about the Queuing canopy or to discuss your outdoor shelter needs, contact us using the form below.

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Relocatable Queuing Canopy

Weather-proofing shelter and shade for those queueing and waiting to enter your business

  • Fully engineered for year round use
  • Structural steelwork designed to BS 5950-1:2000 & BS EN 10025
  • BS 6399 part 2 and 3 for wind and snow loading
  • PVC coated polyester with weldable PVDF lacquer
  • All fabrics are fire rated to EN 13501-1 B-s2,dO
  • Two pack polyurethane paint system
  • 15 years to first maintenance
  • Any standard RAL colour
  • Typical details available on request
  • 2.5m wide with posts at 2m centres

Many businesses are now having to consider providing rain protection and sun shade for socially distanced queuing such as queue shelters, canopies and covered waiting areas, as people wait to enter the premises, buy tickets or use various facilities,

Social distancing can reduce the number of people allowed in any one space, our queuing canopies and covered walkways can create more space but also fit into existing spaces, look good and feel part of the businesses.

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Cairngorm 1P 1000

Cairngorm 1P 1600

Cairngorm 2P 16-12

Cairngorm 1P 1000

Warranty for 10 years. Design and planning advice is available for this product, as well as installation. Please contact us for more information on planning and installation.

Cairngorm 1P 1600

Warranty for 10 years. Design and planning advice is available for this product, as well as installation. Please contact us for more information on planning and installation.

Cairngorm 2P 16-12

Warranty for 10 years. Design and planning advice is available for this product, as well as installation. Please contact us for more information on planning and installation.

Contact Us

T:+44 (0) 1179 115250
E:sales@basestructures.com
A:
Base Structures UK Ltd
Knowle West Media Centre
Leinster Avenue
Bristol
BS4 1NL
  • Your data is held under the GDPR provisions, we will never pass your details onto any third party and we will process your information in accordance with our privacy policy.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Relocatable Queuing Canopy

Weather-proofing shelter and shade for those queueing and waiting to enter your business

  • Fully engineered for year round use
  • Structural steelwork designed to BS 5950-1:2000 & BS EN 10025
  • BS 6399 part 2 and 3 for wind and snow loading
  • PVC coated polyester with weldable PVDF lacquer
  • All fabrics are fire rated to EN 13501-1 B-s2,dO
  • Two pack polyurethane paint system
  • 15 years to first maintenance
  • Any standard RAL colour
  • Typical details available on request
  • 2.5m wide with posts at 2m centres

Many businesses are now having to consider providing rain protection and sun shade for socially distanced queuing such as queue shelters, canopies and covered waiting areas, as people wait to enter the premises, buy tickets or use various facilities,

Social distancing can reduce the number of people allowed in any one space, our queuing canopies and covered walkways can create more space but also fit into existing spaces, look good and feel part of the businesses.

More Information

For more information about the Grampian canopy and to access dimensions and specifications, download the product sheet below. To discuss how this product might fit into your outdoor space, contact us using the form.

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T:+44 (0) 1179 115250
E:sales@basestructures.com
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Base Structures UK Ltd
Knowle West Media Centre
Leinster Avenue
Bristol
BS4 1NL
  • Your data is held under the GDPR provisions, we will never pass your details onto any third party and we will process your information in accordance with our privacy policy.
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Related Projects

  • Kilmarnock, Scotland

East Ayrshire Grandstand

Relocatable Queuing Canopy

Weather-proofing shelter and shade for those queueing and waiting to enter your business

  • Fully engineered for year round use
  • Structural steelwork designed to BS 5950-1:2000 & BS EN 10025
  • BS 6399 part 2 and 3 for wind and snow loading
  • PVC coated polyester with weldable PVDF lacquer
  • All fabrics are fire rated to EN 13501-1 B-s2,dO
  • Two pack polyurethane paint system
  • 15 years to first maintenance
  • Any standard RAL colour
  • Typical details available on request
  • 2.5m wide with posts at 2m centres

Many businesses are now having to consider providing rain protection and sun shade for socially distanced queuing such as queue shelters, canopies and covered waiting areas, as people wait to enter the premises, buy tickets or use various facilities,

Social distancing can reduce the number of people allowed in any one space, our queuing canopies and covered walkways can create more space but also fit into existing spaces, look good and feel part of the businesses.

More Information

For more information about the Brecon canopy and to access dimensions and specifications, download the product sheet below. To discuss how this product might fit into your outdoor space, contact us using the form.

Contact Us

T:+44 (0) 1179 115250
E:sales@basestructures.com
A:
Base Structures UK Ltd
Knowle West Media Centre
Leinster Avenue
Bristol
BS4 1NL
  • Your data is held under the GDPR provisions, we will never pass your details onto any third party and we will process your information in accordance with our privacy policy.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Related Projects

  • London

West Drayton School

Relocatable Queuing Canopy

Weather-proofing shelter and shade for those queueing and waiting to enter your business

  • Fully engineered for year round use
  • Structural steelwork designed to BS 5950-1:2000 & BS EN 10025
  • BS 6399 part 2 and 3 for wind and snow loading
  • PVC coated polyester with weldable PVDF lacquer
  • All fabrics are fire rated to EN 13501-1 B-s2,dO
  • Two pack polyurethane paint system
  • 15 years to first maintenance
  • Any standard RAL colour
  • Typical details available on request
  • 2.5m wide with posts at 2m centres

Many businesses are now having to consider providing rain protection and sun shade for socially distanced queuing such as queue shelters, canopies and covered waiting areas, as people wait to enter the premises, buy tickets or use various facilities,

Social distancing can reduce the number of people allowed in any one space, our queuing canopies and covered walkways can create more space but also fit into existing spaces, look good and feel part of the businesses.

More Information

For more information about the Berwyn canopy and to access dimensions and specifications, download the product sheet below. To discuss how this product might fit into your outdoor space, contact us using the form.

Berwyn Product SheetDownload

Contact Us

T:+44 (0) 1179 115250
E:sales@basestructures.com
A:
Base Structures UK Ltd
Knowle West Media Centre
Leinster Avenue
Bristol
BS4 1NL
  • Your data is held under the GDPR provisions, we will never pass your details onto any third party and we will process your information in accordance with our privacy policy.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Relocatable Queuing Canopy

Weather-proofing shelter and shade for those queueing and waiting to enter your business

  • Fully engineered for year round use
  • Structural steelwork designed to BS 5950-1:2000 & BS EN 10025
  • BS 6399 part 2 and 3 for wind and snow loading
  • PVC coated polyester with weldable PVDF lacquer
  • All fabrics are fire rated to EN 13501-1 B-s2,dO
  • Two pack polyurethane paint system
  • 15 years to first maintenance
  • Any standard RAL colour
  • Typical details available on request
  • 2.5m wide with posts at 2m centres

Many businesses are now having to consider providing rain protection and sun shade for socially distanced queuing such as queue shelters, canopies and covered waiting areas, as people wait to enter the premises, buy tickets or use various facilities,

Social distancing can reduce the number of people allowed in any one space, our queuing canopies and covered walkways can create more space but also fit into existing spaces, look good and feel part of the businesses.

More Information

For more information about the Pennine canopy and to access dimensions and specifications, download the product sheet below. To discuss how this product might fit into your outdoor space, contact us using the form.

Pennine Product SheetDownload

Contact Us

T:+44 (0) 1179 115250
E:sales@basestructures.com
A:
Base Structures UK Ltd
Knowle West Media Centre
Leinster Avenue
Bristol
BS4 1NL
  • Your data is held under the GDPR provisions, we will never pass your details onto any third party and we will process your information in accordance with our privacy policy.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Relocatable Queuing Canopy

Weather-proofing shelter and shade for those queueing and waiting to enter your business

  • Fully engineered for year round use
  • Structural steelwork designed to BS 5950-1:2000 & BS EN 10025
  • BS 6399 part 2 and 3 for wind and snow loading
  • PVC coated polyester with weldable PVDF lacquer
  • All fabrics are fire rated to EN 13501-1 B-s2,dO
  • Two pack polyurethane paint system
  • 15 years to first maintenance
  • Any standard RAL colour
  • Typical details available on request
  • 2.5m wide with posts at 2m centres

Many businesses are now having to consider providing rain protection and sun shade for socially distanced queuing such as queue shelters, canopies and covered waiting areas, as people wait to enter the premises, buy tickets or use various facilities,

Social distancing can reduce the number of people allowed in any one space, our queuing canopies and covered walkways can create more space but also fit into existing spaces, look good and feel part of the businesses.

More Information

For more information about the Playshade canopy and to access dimensions and specifications, download the product sheet below. To discuss how this product might fit into your outdoor space, contact us using the form.

Playshade 4TP 500 Product SheetDownload

Contact Us

T:+44 (0) 1179 115250
E:sales@basestructures.com
A:
Base Structures UK Ltd
Knowle West Media Centre
Leinster Avenue
Bristol
BS4 1NL
  • Your data is held under the GDPR provisions, we will never pass your details onto any third party and we will process your information in accordance with our privacy policy.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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