 The clear glazed Juliette solution from balustrading specialists, Balcony Systems Ltd was used to enhance the riverside views of 18 exclusive townhouses overlooking the River Nene at March, Cambridgeshire. Architect Chris Cooper of James Developments Company Ltd specified the system to maximise the properties’ light, space and views overlooking private moorings on the River Nene at March. Double-sized Juliette balconies are a distinctive selling feature of the three and four-bed Sandpiper properties where the use of clear glazing enhances the appeal and amenity of this speculative build. In total, 78 were installed, with each of the mid-terraced homes having a total of four Juliettes, measuring 1.7 to 2.9 metres wide. The end properties benefit from an extra set on their side elevations. In response to the current building trends, Balcony’s proven balustrade technology system, used extensively throughout Europe and beyond, has been introduced to the UK where it is starting to make an impact with developers and housebuilders. Balcony’s solution has all the characteristics of structural glazing, but at around a third to half of the cost. The revolutionary approach lies in the hand-railing itself. The aluminium structure securely holds a straight glass balcony for up to 3 or 3.8 metres without vertical posts, allowing an uninterrupted view from the inside. Externally, the result is neat and contemporary to complement modern building styles.
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