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We're experts in all things shelter and shade, we understand that every project is different and requires meticulous planning whilst giving careful consideration to your budget. We work with domestic, commercial and educational clients of all sizes, our team only offer the best advise to help you purchase the right system for your requirement. See how we’ve worked with hundreds of customers to turn their projects into real success stories.
The Anglers, Teddington
The client wanted to extend the use of the sun decked area from 3 months to all year round. We recommended a retractable flat roof structure to match the footprint of the existing suspended decking.
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The Good Hotel, London
Codorniu were sponsoring a beautiful terrace in the ‘Good Hotel’. They wanted to design and create the perfect environment for the hotel guest to enjoy the stunning views of London city with the area branded as ‘Anna, Codorniu’. AEL manufactured furniture with the logo on items and delivered setting up the area to host launch parties.
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Golden Lion, Fulham
A full garden redevelopment, AEL assisted in the transformation of the large outdoor area to a statement space. The original space was generous for the area but bland and underutilised with a large umbrella and a smattering of picnic benches.
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Bar 31, The Shard
Ground-floor bar, Bar 31 is one of many iconic venues at the ever popular Shard and the only Bar with an outside area to entertain London’s nightlife.
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Hotel Chocolat, St. Neots
Hotel Chocolat took St Neots by storm when they opened up their outlet café. We became involved as they wanted to expand their offering to outside.
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Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
Working on this historical site with the client to provide cover and a comfortable area for visitor to enjoy the food and beverage offerings on site. AEL surveyed the area to ensure the sizes of the areas including furniture and umbrellas fitted and maximised the area to have as many covers as possible as the internal areas was always busy and reduced.
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Route 83, Paultons Park
A new area of Paulton’s Park was being designed and AEL worked with the client to deliver the correct look and feel for the theme of the area of the park. The items designed and manufactured by AEL were to be used in the diner in the area both internally and externally all year round.
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Bella Italia, Milton Keynes
The brief with this project was that they wanted to achieve more covers all year round as he internal space was always filled but maintaining the character of a Bella Italia. AEL attend to survey the site and produced drawing and visualisation to help with planning and landlord approval.
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Wagamama, Rushden Lakes
AEL worked with the client to design a bespoke outdoor structure to meet their needs and approval of landlord and planning.
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Easthampstead Park
The project had to be in keeping with the listed building so the design team created a visualisation for the client to approve. Giant umbrellas were proposed with heat and lighting, the project included furniture the terrace and the space was managed using planters and branded banner barriers to enable the staff to maximise covers and use the space effectively.
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Dakota, Leeds
The client wanted some cover for their first floor terrace bars in their four star prestigious city centre hotel to be able to use the terrace in all weathers.
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Hazlehead Park, Aberdeen
The park encompasses both city and countryside with its formal garden layouts, woodland walks, nature trails and bridleways and is a popular relaxation area.
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Boatman, Windsor
The Boatman now has room to seat many more people in whatever the weather can throw at it, after the installation of one of our retractable roof systems, with integrated heating, lighting and AGS screens.
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Clifton Lido, Bristol
Zapp replaced all 3 of the awning covers at The Clifton Lido, the week before Christmas, much to the amusement of those dining and watching the work being carried out, especially as you are standing on ladders right on the waters edge. These awnings were installed quite a number of years ago, however they are always looking good as all the component elements can be changed as necessary.
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The Old Ship, Padstow
Zapp has completed a 8.5m square retractable canopy for the Old Ship Hotel which is fitted with LED lighting. This unit free stands and replaces the original marquee structure. Zapp worked with a local fabricator to create an unsupported front beam so that the view of the hotel was not obscured.
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Watergate Bay
Zapp were approached by Watergate Bay Hotel to find a design which allowed The Beach Hut to better utilise the existing outdoor decking area. We installed a Radian 7.5 x 4m retractable roof. This unit is attached from the facia of the restaurant covering their terrace area and has AGS height adjustable glass screens integrated to provide complete protection.
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Grayshott Pottery, Surrey
Grayshott Pottery wanted to make the most of their outdoor space. We installed a Novo System retractable roof system, AGS screens with integrated gate, LED lighting and a heating system.
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Nando’s, Lewisham
Installing 2 Eva retractable roof systems along with crystalline clear drop down awnings has created an outdoor space that will be well used and extremely functional all year round. Operation for both the roof systems and the awnings is simply a push button operation and will allow the space to be used in all weather conditions.
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Harbour Hotel, Christchurch
Working in this stunning location, the installation of 2 Smooth Nova retractable roof systems totalling 24m width by 9m projection. The customer wanted to obtain all year round usage, especially when competing with the typical British weather. Protection from the rain or as currently the UK is experiencing a heatwave shade from the sun. The customer is very pleased with the installation and guests are already enjoying the use of the outside decking.
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McDonalds Chippenham
The Chippenham restaurant had a full refit both inside and out, Zapp installed 3 large Vortex Umbrellas, branded with the McDonalds logo. The brand new alfresco dining area was enclosed with our new LED illuminated glass screens. These really do raise brand awareness, and the McDonalds logo looks stunning, especially when lit up at night.
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Silver Crescent, Private Resident
As you will see from the picture the customer has made the most of the London skyline. Zapp installed a long line of Eva retractable roof systems & AGS screens to ensure that they could use this outdoor space all year round.
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