This can be in the form of a roof or a canopy for complete sun and rain protection. When searching for the optimal shade structure, some factors like the life span, quality, versatility ...

The perforated metal panels of the roof are arranged in a diamond pattern that mirrors and obscures the cross-framing. (Schran Image) The north-facing canopy is, for the most part, topped with ...

Some canopies are permanent ... "A freestanding or attached structure with a pitched roof brings instant architectural interest and creates a sense of permanence and place," says Nina.

It seems fitting, then, that architects would design a transit hub that’s covered in a landscaped canopy—which is precisely what Dutch firm Mecanoo has done. The newly unveiled plans reveal an ...

the roof curves down to create a lower structure that frames panoramic views of the lake on the other side. The paved walkways that surround the site are covered by an undulating, pitched canopy ...

From one side, the dynamic roof mimics the sloping mountains in the distance; from another, the canopy takes on the appearance of a cloud, its cantilever arches suspended above seamless panes of ...