Landscape & Urban Design Issue 38 2019 | Page 93

The Winterbourne freestanding shelter is made of hot dip galvanised steel and finished with polyester epoxy powder coating making it extremely hard-wearing, maintenance free for 15 years and if maintained, guaranteed for up to 25 years. It comes with a 16mm twin wall polycarbonate roofing ensuring protection from the toughest weather conditions and optional side panels. The school was presented with a full CAD design drawing and images of previous installations before the manufacturing process began, making sure both parties were confident the shelter would meet both functional and aesthetic needs of the school. A range of colour options for the shelter were offered and the school opted for Green RAL6026 to fit in with their Sharon Jenkins, Business Manager of NBB Outdoor Shelters have also NBB comments: provided Victoria Education Centre “We are extremely proud to have provided this fantastic educational facility with a shelter that truly benefits its amazing staff and pupils. The relationship we have built with the existing areas. school is one that continues to grow, Manufacturing began in spring 2018 them with our innovative product at the NBB base in Poole, Dorset and the shelter was installed during the school’s summer holiday to minimise any disruption to the students and staff. and I am pleased that we can support range that enhances the appeal of the with planters and raised beds for their sensory gardens made from 100% recycled high-density polyethylene. A material that is not only eco-friendly but extremely safe and hygienic for the children as it will never rot, crack or splinter and is impermeable. Plans for further covered walkways are too in place. school and the educational experience for the children.” Full information on NBB Outdoor Shelters can be found on its comprehensive website at www.nobutts.co.uk