Terra Meppel schoolyard canopy
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Allowing students to step outside in any weather conditions, through the realization of a canopy that is both practical and visually appealing, while also being durable and comfortable.
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Terra College in Meppel required a solution to ensure that students could comfortably spend time outside in all weather conditions. From the summer heat to rainy winter days, a sheltered space was essential. The school aimed to have a durable, aesthetically pleasing canopy for year-round use. The objective was to create a functional feature that would also improve the outdoor space and provide a welcoming spot for students.
Our team addressed this challenge by delivering the Explore 10, a standard canopy from our range. This project was fully designed and manufactured in-house, allowing us complete control over the quality and end result. By employing JLD’s innovative and simple tension anchors, we successfully installed a secure and robust anchoring system during the summer holidays, avoiding any disruption to school activities. The canopy was specifically designed to offer optimal comfort and protection against sun and rain.
Upon completion, Taco van Leeuwen, department head at Terra Meppel VO, shared his positive feedback: "They provided us with a large canopy, the Polyned Explore 10. It’s a fantastic addition to our great outdoor area. We’ve already enjoyed it for graduation, the new school year, and a staff event with food trucks. The student council wanted a nice outdoor space even in the rain, and that’s now definitely possible. The canopy adds a cozy and festive atmosphere and could even be upgraded with lighting and speakers."
These comments highlight not only the canopy's functionality but also its significant impact on school life. The Explore 10 has created a space where Terra College students and staff can enjoy the outdoors throughout the year, regardless of the weather. This project reflects our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction while enhancing educational environments.
"They provided us with a large canopy, the Polyned Explore 10. It’s a fantastic addition to our great outdoor area. We’ve already enjoyed it for graduation, the new school year, and a staff event with food trucks. The student council wanted a nice outdoor space even in the rain, and that’s now definitely possible. The canopy adds a cozy and festive atmosphere and could even be upgraded with lighting and speakers."
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Full in-house capabilities from start to finish
Our designer creates an initial sketch and provides an artistic rendering to deliver a clear visual solution for a realistic image. We also provide a cost estimate.
![Conceptueel ontwerp - Polyned](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6569db2c7aae8cec191a9152/66683c2c1d9efd037828ca01_Proces_01.webp)
If you're pleased with the sketch and budget, we'll move on to the preliminary design phase, complete with final calculations, including design specifications, costs, and structural requirements.
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Before we proceed with production, we finalize the construction details in a binding timetable.
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Our next step is to execute the production and installation plan. Materials will be packed and delivered to the site, where our VCA-certified technicians will manage the installation.
![Realisatie - Polyned](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6569db2c7aae8cec191a9152/66683c536b43461fb26e17ae_Proces_04.webp)
Once the installation is complete, a handover with the project leader will take place, during which everything will be thoroughly checked. We also provide maintenance and service, customized to the project and in agreement with the client.
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A team of experts
From sketch to realization. Our experts handle everything with detailed precision.