About this project
The front of this Citywest awning has more than one job. A rollable screen adds shade below the canopy edge, and lighting is included in the arms and front valance.
The canopy measures 5m wide and projects 3.5m. The screen at the front is a different material from the overhead fabric, giving this installation two distinct fabric elements. A cream frame provides a lighter outline around them.
An active front edge by day and evening
On this installation, the front is more than the end of the canopy. Its screen adds a lower shading element, and its lighting forms part of the evening arrangement.
For a similar Citywest project, consider both the open outlook and the position of the lowered front. The cream frame, overhead fabric and screen are three visible elements, so looking at their samples together can make the finished combination easier to picture.
Solution and installation
The lighting arrangement makes the front part of the evening setup as well as the daytime shade. Motorised operation and a wind sensor are included. This project is a useful example of how the front of an awning can be considered as part of its everyday use.
Key benefits and project details
- R126 canopy paired with a screen front
- Lighting in the arms and rollable front valance
- 500cm by 350cm layout with RAL 1015 construction
Location and surrounding areas
This project was completed in Citywest, Dublin.
For a similar canopy in Citywest, Saggart or Rathcoole, think about daytime shade and evening use together. The screen front and integrated lights shown here can be discussed in relation to your own layout.
FAQ — Citywest, Dublin
Is there lighting at the rollable front?
Yes. The project lists LEDs in the arms and the rollable front valance.
What finish was chosen for the frame in Citywest?
The construction is finished in RAL 1015 Cream, with R126 fabric on the main canopy.
Should I choose the screen and canopy at the same time?
It helps to view them together with the frame finish. They have different positions on the awning, but all contribute to its appearance when the front is in use.