Fabric Canopies

The Mendip fabric canopy family is based on a simple, elegant design with sculptural masts, suitable for a wide range of activities. The supporting structure is minimal with the advantage of no trip hazards. 

The full Mendip family has options to vary the number of posts from four to six and there are also modular walkways in the range.

The Playsail canopy is a simple, effective tensile solution designed to bring reliable shelter to outdoor spaces without unnecessary complexity. Popular in education environments, it provides economical protection from the elements for playgrounds, seating areas and informal gathering spaces, helping to extend how these areas can be used throughout the year. 

Fully engineered for long-term performance, the Playsail combines durable PVC-coated fabric with a robust steel and stainless steel support system, delivering a structure that is both lightweight in appearance and built to last. With a clean, minimal form and adaptable configuration, it offers a practical, low-maintenance canopy that balances cost efficiency with the quality and design integrity expected of a permanent installation.

The Playshade canopy is a clean, efficient tensile solution designed to provide dependable shelter across a wide range of outdoor environments. Ideal for schools, visitor attractions and public spaces, it delivers economical protection from the elements while creating a defined, usable area that encourages people to spend more time outdoors. Its simple, repeatable form makes it particularly well suited to projects where speed, cost control and reliability are key. 

Fully engineered for year-round use, the Playshade combines durable PVC-coated fabric with robust steel and stainless steel components, ensuring long-term performance with minimal maintenance. The result is a structure that is both practical and visually appealing, being lightweight in appearance yet built to withstand demanding conditions.

The Malvern fabric canopy range is designed to provide robust, large-scale shelter with a clear, architectural form. Based on a hypar tensile design, it introduces additional tie rods and support points to handle greater loads, making it particularly well suited to larger footprints such as outdoor dining areas, education spaces and public realm applications. With configurations ranging up to 12 x 12 metres, the system offers a scalable solution that maintains visual lightness while delivering meaningful coverage.  

Engineered for year-round performance, the Malvern canopy combines durable PVC-coated fabric with a strong steel and cable support structure, ensuring long-term reliability with minimal maintenance. Multiple size options, mast configurations and add-ons, such as walkway extensions and rainwater management, allow the design to be adapted to suit specific site requirements. The result is a flexible, high-capacity canopy that balances structural performance with a clean, consistent aesthetic.

The Brecon canopy is a clean, linear walkway solution designed to provide reliable shelter while maintaining a simple, architectural aesthetic. Its modular, bay-based design allows the structure to extend to suit a wide range of site conditions, making it particularly effective for linking buildings, creating covered routes or defining circulation through outdoor spaces. The result is a flexible canopy that balances visual lightness with practical, everyday usability.  

Fully engineered for year-round performance, the Brecon combines durable PVC-coated fabric with a robust steel and stainless steel support system, ensuring long-term reliability with minimal maintenance. Designed to meet current structural standards and with a lifespan of 20–25 years, it offers a dependable, low-maintenance solution that can be tailored in length, colour and configuration to suit both budget and environment.  

The Berwyn canopy is a clean, linear walkway solution designed to provide reliable shelter with minimal visual impact. Its simple, refined form makes it ideal for linking buildings or creating covered routes through outdoor spaces, whether as a freestanding structure or integrated with an existing façade. The result is a practical canopy that enhances movement and usability while maintaining a clear, architectural aesthetic.  

Fully engineered for year-round performance, the Berwyn combines durable PVC-coated fabric with a robust steel and stainless steel support system, delivering long-term reliability with minimal maintenance. Designed to meet current structural standards and with a lifespan of up to 20–25 years, it offers a dependable, adaptable solution that can be tailored in colour and configuration to suit a wide range of environments. 

The Grampian canopy is a versatile tensile structure designed to provide dependable shelter across a range of environments. Suitable as both a walkway canopy and a grandstand solution, it offers flexible coverage for circulation routes, spectator areas and outdoor gathering spaces. Its simple, repeatable form allows it to adapt to different layouts, delivering practical protection from the elements while maintaining a clean, architectural presence.  

Fully engineered for year-round performance, the Grampian combines durable PVC-coated fabric with a robust steel and stainless steel support system, ensuring long-term reliability with minimal maintenance. Designed in line with current structural standards and with a lifespan of 20–25 years, it provides a low-maintenance, high-performance canopy solution that can be tailored in colour and configuration to suit a wide variety of sites. 

The Jura canopy is a practical, modular tensile solution designed for high-traffic public environments, particularly transport and urban settings. Its simple, repeatable form makes it well suited to applications such as bus shelters, entrances and point-of-sale areas, providing reliable, all-weather protection while maintaining a clean, unobtrusive architectural presence. Whether used as a standalone structure or repeated in sequence, it creates clear, sheltered spaces that support movement and usability in exposed locations.  

Engineered for long-term performance, the Jura combines durable PVC-coated fabric with a robust steel and stainless steel support system, ensuring strength, longevity and minimal maintenance. Designed in line with current standards and available in a range of finishes, it offers a flexible, cost-effective canopy solution that balances durability with simplicity and delivers dependable shelter.

The Chiltern fabric canopy range is defined by its elegant conical form, creating a clear, open structure that maximises usable space beneath. Supported by a single central mast, it removes the need for perimeter columns, allowing uninterrupted movement and making it particularly effective in high-footfall areas such as schools, outdoor dining spaces and retail environments. The result is a canopy that feels both lightweight and sculptural, while delivering practical, everyday shelter.  

Designed for flexibility as well as performance, the Chiltern can be configured as a standalone structure or extended in modular bays to suit larger footprints. Engineered to British Standards and built using durable PVC-coated fabric and steel components, it provides reliable, year-round protection with minimal maintenance. Optional features such as rainwater management and lighting further enhance its usability, creating a canopy solution that balances efficiency, adaptability and refined design.  

The MakMax range brings a globally recognised tensile system into our offering, combining the proven engineering of MakMax with our delivery expertise. Designed as a modular, repeatable canopy solution, it offers a family of adaptable forms that can be configured to suit everything from covered seating areas to transport hubs and public spaces. With a focus on efficiency and consistency, the range provides a ready-to-specify solution that maintains high design standards while simplifying the path from concept to installation.

Built using architectural-grade PVC-coated polyester fabric with a protective PVDF finish, the MakMax structures are engineered for durability, weather resistance and long-term performance. Supported by robust steelwork and stainless steel components, each canopy is designed to withstand demanding conditions while remaining lightweight in appearance. The result is a flexible, low-maintenance system that delivers reliable shelter at scale—combining international product innovation with the practical, project-led approach of Base Structures.

The Bodmin canopy range is designed to deliver efficient, large-area coverage through a simple, repeatable tensile form. Ideal for outdoor seating, social spaces and retail environments, it can also be linked in sequence to create continuous sheltered walkways. Available in multiple sizes, the system offers a flexible approach to coverage and balances a generous span with a clean, lightweight aesthetic.  

Engineered for reliable, year-round performance, the Bodmin combines durable PVC-coated fabric with a robust steel and stainless steel support structure. Designed to be fully waterproof and provide UV protection, it offers long-term usability with minimal maintenance.

The Cheviot canopy is a simple, pyramid-form tensile structure designed to deliver reliable, everyday shelter in outdoor environments. Particularly popular in education settings, it provides effective coverage for playgrounds, seating areas and informal teaching spaces, creating usable, weather-protected zones that can be enjoyed year-round. Its clean, symmetrical form offers a balanced visual presence while remaining practical and easy to maintain.  

Fully engineered for durability, the Cheviot combines PVC-coated fabric with a robust steel and stainless steel support system, ensuring long-term performance in demanding conditions. Designed to meet current structural standards and with a typical lifespan of 20–25 years, it offers a dependable, low-maintenance solution that can be tailored in colour and configuration to suit a wide range of environments.  

The Cairngorm canopy range is designed to deliver efficient, large-scale coverage through a refined conical tensile form. Featuring a central mast supported by perimeter masts and tie-backs, it creates a strong, stable structure capable of spanning generous areas, making it particularly well suited to outdoor seating, education spaces and public environments.

Engineered for long-term, year-round use, the Cairngorm combines durable PVC-coated fabric with a robust steel and stainless steel support system, ensuring reliability in demanding conditions. Available in multiple sizes and adaptable to suit specific site requirements, it provides a flexible, low-maintenance canopy solution that maintains a clean, architectural presence while delivering dependable protection from the elements.  

The Snowdon canopy is designed as a striking, large-scale tensile structure for performance and event environments. Ideal for stage settings, bandstands and focal installations, it creates a defined, sheltered space that supports performances while acting as a strong visual centrepiece. Its form is engineered to handle larger spans and more demanding applications, making it well suited to public realm projects where both presence and performance matter.  

Fully engineered for year-round use, the Snowdon combines durable PVC-coated fabric with a robust steel and stainless steel support system, delivering long-term reliability in exposed conditions. With waterproof fabric, UV protection and a long design life, it offers a dependable performance with a bold architectural identity.  

Our Blencathra canopy is an award-winning tensile structure defined by its distinctive saddle-shaped form, creating a bold yet functional shelter for outdoor environments. Designed with flexibility in mind, it is particularly well suited to small stages, performance areas and communal spaces, where it can provide both weather protection and a clear visual focal point.  

Adaptable by design, the Blencathra can be configured with detachable rear and side walls, allowing it to respond to different uses and levels of enclosure.

The Cambrian canopy is a bold, sculptural tensile structure designed to create a strong focal point within large outdoor environments. With its organic, flowing form, it is particularly well suited to amphitheatres, performance spaces and public realm settings, where it provides both shelter and a clear visual identity. The sweeping, shell-like geometry not only enhances the architectural quality of a space, but also defines a protected area for audiences and performers alike.  

Engineered for durability and long-term performance, the Cambrian combines PVC-coated fabric with a robust steel and stainless steel support system, ensuring reliability in exposed conditions. Typically supported by inclined masts, the structure is designed to handle demanding environments while maintaining a lightweight appearance. The result is a striking yet practical canopy solution that balances expressive design with dependable, low-maintenance performance. 

The Pratic range offers a refined, modular approach to covered outdoor space, combining Italian design with engineered performance. Developed in collaboration with Pratic, these structures are designed as flexible, freestanding or wall-mounted pavilions that seamlessly bridge indoor and outdoor environments. With options for retractable fabric roofs or tilting louvre systems, they allow spaces to adapt instantly and provide shade, shelter or open sky at the touch of a button.  

Engineered for both comfort and durability, the range combines extruded aluminium frames with high-performance fabric systems, integrated drainage and a suite of optional features including glazing, lighting and automated controls. This creates a highly adaptable structure suited to hospitality, retail and leisure environments, where usability throughout the year is essential.