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Barking Road
Balcony Enclosures
Combined Balconies
Frameless glazing creates 18 balcony enclosures with balustrade railings
Barking Road
System: Sunparadise VG17 and WinRail
Installed: 2016
Balconies: Full height VG17 toughened sliding glazed panels
Railings: WinRail 'Style' forms internal balustrade
Architect: Stephen Davy Peter Smith Architects
Client: Ash Properties Ltd
Contractor: Shergill Construction
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: 110-114 Barking Road, Canning Town, London, E16 1EN
Northway House
Balcony Enclosures
Open balconies
Light
WinRail
Combined Balconies
Coordinated balcony enclosures and balustrades create outdoor amenity space for desirable homes in former office block
Northway House
System: Windoor System 1000 and WinRail
Installed: 2017
No of Balconies: 65 balcony enclosures and 36 open balconies
Architect: RMA Architects
Client: Redrow Homes
Contractor: Durkan Limited
Installer: McKean Develoments Limited
Address: Northway House, Whetstone High Street, London, N20 9LP
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"Windoor were very professional and easy to work with. They listened to all of our comments and requirements to endusre that the result was exactly what we wanted. The design of the Windoor system is flexible which means that we were able to materialise our original vision for the balcony design; ie complementary balustrades and balcony enclosures with the same system achieving a stunning result. We are delighted with the finished project at Northway House."
Windmill Court
Light
WinRail
Combined Balconies
A combination of full height opening glass doors with external glazed Juliette balconies sitting alongside complimentary open balconies
Windmill Court
Construction: : Wintergarden with an adjacent balcony, subdivided by a side hung glazed door and side light. Windoor system 1000 with full height sliding folding opening glass doors complete, with a glazed Juliette balustrade on the outside face. Aluminium vertical feature screens are adjacent to the opening element.
Building Type: 3 and 4 storey 'Flatted' development
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 featuring 'Light' frameless glazing. WinRail constructs the Juliette and open balconies
Quantity: 44 enclosed and 44 open balconies
Architect: PRP Architects
Client: Circle Anglia
Contractor: Higgins Construction
Installer: McKean Developments Ltd
Address: Windmilll Court, Weale Road, London, E4 6LJ
Madingley Road
Construction : The balconies feature on the front and side elevations. The balustrade is installed on the extended concrete slab and cantilevers up to form a barrier 1100mm high. Frameless clear laminated float safety glass in the balustrade section features four decorative powder coated aluminium horizontal railings in the design. The balcony is completed with a hardwood timber handrail. Full height glazed privacy screens are also supplied as part of the system.
Type of Building: 4-storey new build apartment block
Glazing System: WinRail
Quantity: 27 balconies:
Architect: Hill Partnerships
Client: Private Dwellings
Contractor: Hill Partnerships
Installer: Canal Engineering
Address: 25 Madingely Road, Cambridge, CB3 0EG
Clifford Lamb Court
WinRail
Combined Balconies
Traditional open balcony benefitting from full height privacy screen which also provides additional protection from the elements.
Clifford Lamb Court
Construction : Comprising 4 stacks of open balconies spanning 11 floors. Constructed from WinRail with painted perforated 3mm aluminium panel infill. Additional horizontal aluminium décor profiles have also been selected. Each balcony benefits from a full height privacy screen from Windoor System 1000 which is glazed with fixed opal laminated safety glass to provide a privacy screen. A positive side effect of this screen is that it will provide some level of protection from the elements.
Building Type: 12 storey refubished apartment block
Glazing System: WinRail with Windoor System 1000 side screen
Quantity: 44 open balconies with side screen
Client: Northwards Housing
Contractor: Manchester Working
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: Clifford Lamb Court, Hillingdon Drive, Manchester, M9 7DB
“The new balconies, as well as a major re-cladding project, have transformed Clifford Lamb Court into a modern looking and more aesthetically pleasing building. We worked closely with Windoor to come up with a solution that not only looks great, but makes life better for tenants. The new balconies have an additional side screen which better protects residents from the elements.”
Ibroxholm Oval, Glasgow
Light
WinRail
Targeted to young professionals the balconies are an important element to the upgrade
Ibroxholm Oval, Glasgow
Construction : Enclosed balconies project from the façade approx 1.2m and are formed in pairs; 4 single height and 12 double height. Storey high elements feature powder coated solid aluminium balustrade section and an upper section with sliding folding opening clear toughened glass. The WinRail projecting walkways run the length of the building; comprising vertical posts at 1.0m centres, aluminium handrail at 1100mm and 20 x 20 SHS balusters at 0.1m centres.
Building Type: Refurbished - 20-storey apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light & WinRail
Quantity: 56 enclosed balconies & 14 walkways
Completion Date: 2013
Architect: 3DReid
Client: Glasgow Housing Association
Contractor: Wates Living Space
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: 15 Ibroxholm Oval, Glasgow, G51 2TJ
"This is the third project where Wates has called on Windoor to create balcony enclosures, and in this instance - where the refurbished flats are being targeted at the young professional market - they are an important element to the upgrade. Utilizing the Windoor system enables residents to make best use of balcony spaces throughout the year. Where these structures were previously totally unused, they are now a real plus."
Art Wood Apartments
Light
WinRail
Combined Balconies
A stylish new build development with a combination of curved feature facetted wintergardens, inset wintergardens and projecting open balconies
Art Wood Apartments
Construction : Consisting of 4 facetted wintergardens, 15 inset wintergardens & 9 projecting balconies. Wintergardens have a storey high glazed element featuring an opal laminated float safety glass balustrade and an upper sliding folding opening section with clear toughened safety glass. Prefabricated balconies are glazed with opal laminated safety glass and completed with an aluminium handrail. Aluminium flashings are fit to the inside and out. Projecting open balconies are finished with an aluminium pressing to mask the concrete slab.
Building Type: 5 storey new build apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 balcony enclosures featuring 'Light' frameless glazing with WinRail creating the open balconies.
Quantity: 19 Wintergardens (balcony enclosures) and 9 private open balconies
Completion Date: 2015
Architect: Living Architecture
Client: Shepherds Bush Housing Trust
Contractor: Bugler Developments Ltd
Instaler: McKean Developments Ltd
Address: 39 High Street, Yiewsley, West Drayton, Middlesex, UB7 7QQ
Eriboll Street
Light
Fixed glazed fanlights have been incorporated into this project to give extra benefits to the user across all three blocks.
Eriboll Street
Construction : This new build development of three apartment blocks features Windoor System 1000 Light frameless glazing throughout. Full height clear toughened sliding folding opening glass gives complete flexibility to the 26 wintergardens. Feature fanlights above provide additional ventilation independently of the glazed panels below. The balconies are completed with a PPC steel balustrade by Martec Engineering to provide a safe barrier to the front of the opening glass to 1100mm.
Type of Building: New build apartment blocks x 3
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light (frameless glazing)
Quantity: 26 balcony enclosures
Architect: Collective Architecture
Client: Loretto Housing Association
Contractor: Cruden Buildings
Installer: Martec Engineering
Address: Eriboll St, Glasgow City, Glasgow, G22 6NZ
"The balconies bring a welcomed element of private semi external space to those living above ground floor level and create an extra level of connection between these tenants and the streetscape below which can however be controlled and tempered by the residents. Even though the buildings are only recently inhabited the spaces seem to have been embraced by the new tenants and already look lived in and cared for."
Broomlea Gate
Light
WinRail
Combined Balconies
Stylish development featuring winter garden pods with full height fully opening glazed panels sitting alongside Juliette balconies and railings.
Broomlea Gate
Construction : New build development featuring a combination of winter gardens and Juliette balconies. Winter gardens comprise Windoor System 1000 Light with clear toughened full height opening glass with powder coated galvanised steel Juliette railings to the front to provide a safe barrier to 1100mm. Pod construction comprises powder coated aluminium and light gauge steel support structure with fibre cement board to the inside. The development also features 3 projecting corner balconies as above with glazed fanlight. Additionally, there are 36 powder coated galvanised steel Juliette railings in front of 18 open balconies and 18 windows.
Type of Buildng: New build apartment blocks
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light (frameless glazing) and WinRail Juliette railings
Quantity: 17 balcony enclosures and 36 Juliette railings
Architect: MAST Architects
Client: Partick Housing Association
Contractor: Cruden Building & Renewals
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: Broomlea Gate, off Broomhill Road, Glasgow, G11 7AT
Mosspark Boulevard
Light
A modern apartment block consisting of general family housing, including homes for wheelchair users, plus amenity flats for older people, adopting a 'dementia friendly' design philosophy
Mosspark Boulevard
Construction : Inset balconies along roadside elevations. Corner balconies are double width with central divider having 1 hour fire rating. Courtyard balconies are pods of modular construction with sidewalls composite light weight galvanised stell support system, over clad with fire rated sheathing ply, complete with vapour barrier and external 3mm powder coated aluminium panel. All balconies feature sliding folding clear toughened safety glass in upper section. Balustrade part painted safety glass prior to lamination to prevent scratching.
Building Type: 4 and 5 storey newbuild apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 70 balcony enclosures
Architect: MAST Architects
Client: Southside Housing Association
Contractor: C C G (Scotland) Limited
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: Mosspark Boulevard, Glasgow, G52 1JG
"Southside Housing Association bought the site formally occupied by a garage. They saw the oportunity to provide a new development that could compliment the established community and cater for its wider needs. Southside have focused on the provision of 34 general needs family housing, including a small number designed for wheelchair users, while Loretto, part of the Wheatley Group are providing 21 amenity flats for older people, adopting a 'dementia friendly' design philosophy.
The Mosspark project is on a very tight site, so in order to offer every resident a 'defensible' outside space we opted to give each apartment a Windoor balcony. We have used them on other projects in the past and they have proved to significantly extend the number of months that residents cactually use their balconies in Glasgow's often harsh climate."
Greenwich Peninsula
Light
Stylish balconies in prime Thames location provide façade design feature from floors 11 to 15.
Greenwich Peninsula
Construction : Consisting of 5 double with enclosed balconies spanning from floor to floor on levels 11 to 15. The balustrade section comprises clear laminated safety glass to 1100mm with clear toughened sliding folding opening glass in the upper section. 15th floor balcony includes additional 1200mm high fixed panel above opening section. Aluminium pressings to perimeter.
Building Type: 16-storey new-build apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light (frameless glazing)
Quantity: 10 balcony enclosures
Architect: Stock Woolstencroft
Client: Knight Dragon
Contractor: Ardmore Construction
Installer: ESB Services Limited
Address: Greenwich Peninsula, Thames Path, London, SE10
Limonds Wynd
Light
New development on brownfield site situated on a main road into Ayr town centre. Built to meet the Scottish silver standard for energy efficiency.
Limonds Wynd
Construction : Two blocks incorporating 14 sunspaces. All balconies feature toughened frameless sliding folding opening glass in the upper section. Ground floor sunspaces have balustrade wall to 600mm and external powder coated aluminium handrail to 900mm. Upper floors have opal laminated safety glass in the balustrade for privacy with external handrail and tensioned steel wire rope to provide a barrier to 1100m. Aluminium pressings to the perimeter.
Type of Building: 3 and 4 storey new build apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor system 1000 featuring 'Light' glazing
Quantity: 14 balcony enclosures
Architect: John Gilbert Architects Ltd
Client: Ayrshire Housing
Contractor: Ashleigh (Scotland) Limited
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: Limonds Wynd, Ayr, Ayrshire KA8 0AB
“John Baillie of Windoor is very proactive - he is very involved right from the beginning; the best to work with.”
Gillies MacPhail, John Gilbert Architects
Priory View
Light
New build extra care apartment block designed to benefit those with residential and dementia care needs.
Priory View
Construction : Consisting of 24 double width and 6 single width inset balcony enclosures. Opal laminated safety glass in the lower balustrade section to 800mm with a double external powder coated aluminium handrail to provide a barrier to 1100mm. Clear toughened frameless sliding folding opening glass to the upper section which can be locked and made secure. Aluminium pressings to the perimeter.
Building Type: 4 & 5 storey 'extra care' new build apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light (frameless glazing)
Quantity: 24 double width and 6 single width balcony enclosures
Architect: Kyle Smart Associated Ltd
Client: Central Bedfordshire Council
Contractor: Galliford Try
Installer: Russell Timber Technology
Address: Priory View, 106-112 Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4HP
I G Smiths Alle
Silhouette
Light
Built with fire safety and evacuation in mind, balconies and walkways were constructed to form part of the overall fire safety design plan.
I G Smiths Alle
Construction : The façade is built of a steel structure with fibre concrete floors and ceilings. The ceilings are covered with Troltekt to improve acoustics. The upper section has framed folding glazing and there are also built-in ventilation panels. 740m² of walkways have also been enclosed which incorporate smoke evacuation. All the elements are connected to the ABA system with smoke detectors and in case of fire, vents will cool the walkways to ensure they can be used as escape routes.
Building Type: 3-storey apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 framed 'Silhouette' and unframed 'Light'
Quantity: 77 balcony enclosures and enclosed walkways
Architect: TPD Architects
Client: A/B I G Smiths Alle
Address: I G Smiths Alle, 2650 Hvidovre, Denmark
"When I left home and had an apartment for the first time that fact it had a balcony did not really matter to me; or so I thought. Only days after I moved in I had sat out there many times already.
I am out there to eat, read, listen to music or just relaxing. I have even slept out there! When I have friends or family visiting, the balcony is the best place to be.
I use my balcony almost all year. It does not need much sun to make it nice and warm. In summer I open the glazing wide so I can enjoy the sun like an open balcony.
In the dark and windy winter months, I have plenty of lanterns and lights above. It provides a cozy atmosphere inside the apartment. Best of all I do not need to clear them away, they can be always out there, I can relax as the balcony glazing protects against the wind, rain and snow."
Thorvaldsminde
Construction : New balconies which are made of self-supporting steel structure and project from the buildings main façade. Framed double glazed panels form the upper section. The balustrade is split horizontally and comprises clear toughened glass in the upper section and opaque toughened safety glass in the lower section for extra privacy.
Building Type: 3-storey apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Shadow (non-thermal double glazed panels)
Quantity: 72 balcony enclosures
Architect: TPD Architects
Client: Andelsboligforeningen Thorvaldsminde
Address: Thorvaldsminde, Vigerslev Alle 390, 2650 Hvidovre, Denmark
"Danbolig Birkerod are responsible for nearly half of the condominium sales that are being made in the city. We are seeing great demand for apartments that have a balcony. There are a few agents offering balconies, but often the balcony is so small the buyers consider it almost useless.
Since Ejerforeningen Lyng Castle Garden and Lyngparken opened up the possiblity of the balcony, we find that they have become the most sought after apartments in the city. The buyers will pay a higher price for apartments with balconies and in addition they are much easier to sell.
7 out of 10 of our apartments buyers name the balcony as an important criterion in their housing search. The apartment's value after installing the balcony is increased by at least double the expense that constructing the balcony will cost."
Andreas Steenbergs Plads
Construction : The elements are mounted on the existing balcony parapet. The upper section consists of sliding folding opening panels in 'Shadow' our non-thermal double glazed option.
Building Type: 6-storey apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 with 'Shadow' framed double glazed panels
Quantity: 40 balcony enclosures
Architect: DAI Group
Client: Andelsboligforeningen Bering Farm Dept 4A
Address: Andreas Steenbergs Plads, 8700 Horsens, Denmark
"I have not had my balcony very long, but it is a nice extra large living room. It's gorgeous. It's great to get such a large balcony, as my aparment is only 58m². I have already spent alot of time sitting out here and enjoying nature. It gives my apartment plenty of light and air. On hot days I open the panes and enjoy the sun.
The idea for the new balconies arose because some residents in the housing group had very small balconies which needed to be renovated. On closer examination it was not economical to repair the old balconies due to major cracks. So one day, in a magazine, I saw an advert from Windoor about balconies that stated you could get free advice; I called Windoor - it was so easy.
We contacted Windoor and another balcony supplier and together with the Board, visited both companies to view their balcony systems. They were both good but due to price we chose Windoor."
Bellmansgade 7-37
Silhouette
Constructed onto existing balcony slabs, balcony glazing adds value to these homes.
Bellmansgade 7-37
Construction : Inset balconies are built onto the existing concrete slab. The upper section consists of framed single glazed sliding and folding safety glass. The balustrade section consists of Opal laminated safety glass which is complete with a stylish wooden handrail.
Building Type: 8-storey apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 with framed 'Silhouette' glazing
Quantity: 244 balcony enclosures
Architect: A4 Architects and Engineers
Client: Bellmansgade A/B
Address: Bellmansgade 7-37, 2100 Copenhagen, Denmark
"I see an increasing demand for quality properties with balconies that are suitable for the elderly in Frederiksberg.
Previously it has been like finding a needle in a haystack to find a luxurious apartment with balcony. It is not anymore. The municipality has opened up, so today there is a far greater opportunity to implement a balcony project. Therefore there are opportunities out there, with 7 out of 10 buyers demanding balconies in their housing search. The apartments' value after constructing the balcony is increased by at least twice the cost of installing one."
Damtoften 9
Silhouette
Utilising existing concrete base which is extended to form larger balcony space
Damtoften 9
Construction : Storey high balconies are constructed around existing and extended concrete bases. The upper section is framed sliding and folding safety glass with a balustrade constructed of opal laminated safety glass completed with aluminium handrail.
Building Type: 3-storey apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 with 'Silhouette' framed folding glass
Quantity: 84 balcony enclosures
Architect: H Lindquist Architects
Client: Ringkobing Housing Association
Address: Damtoften 9, 6950 Ringkobing, Denmark
"We are all really excited about our new large glazed balconies, expecially our granddaughter of 4 years. She lives with her mother and father in the apartment next door and is visited daily. She loves to sit out on the balcony and play with her toys.
The balcony is our new extra room in the apartment. We always eat on our balcony when we have guests and we sit most of the time on the balcony too. We live near the North Sea so we experience some high winds. When this happens we close the balcony glazing and when the sun shines we open up the glazing to give us a traditional open balcony. This way we get maximum use from our balcony."
Magnolia Court
Construction : Continuous system to the East & West elevation provide glazed balconies to the entire length of the building spanning from the 1st floor to the top floor. Projecting balcony enclosures feature a glazed balustrade section with clear laminated float safety glass and an upper sliding folding opening section with clear toughened safety glass. An aluminium flashing to the perimeter inside and out.
Building Type: Refurbishment - 12 storey apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 60 enclosed balconies
Completion Date: 2014
Architect: Michael Dyson Associates
Client: Irwell Valley Housing Trust
Contractor: Keepmoat Construction
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: Magnolia Close, Sale, M33 5LG
"This was a full refurbishment of a building which looked pretty dreadful, where the balconies had suffered with severe problems from pigeons, and were effectively unusable. Therefore as well as doing an external upgrade which included a new roof, new entrance block and exterior wall insulation to improve the structure's thermal performance, we specified the Windoor system to create a protected, additional space they can use all year round: which also offers additional weather protection to the building. The changes also gave a more modern look to the building with clean lines and the reaction has been very good from both the client and their tenants. Its has been a dramatic transformation."
The Oaks, London
Light
WinRail
Combined Balconies
Stylish 'extra-care' apartment block built to HAPPI guidelines
The Oaks, London
Construction : Built to HAPPI guidelines, wintergardens comprise balustrade section to 1100mm, glazed with clear toughened sliding folding opening glass, with a fixed fanlight above. Matching balconies also feature clear laminated float safety glass balustrade to 1100mm. Fiesta 42 single glazed door & sidelight provide access from the wintergardens to the balcony. A wintergarden is an unheated enclosed outdoor space.
Building Type: New Build - 3 storey 'extra care' apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light & Fiesta
Quantity: 49 Wintergardens & 51 Balconies
Completion Date: 2013
Architect: PRP Architects
Client: Circle Housing South Anglia
Contractor: Higgins Construction
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: Eastway, Morden, London, SM4 4HR
"HAPPI guidelines are something that we aspire to as a practice and promote in our work: therefore at The Oaks including the wintergardens in our design provides a more usable external environment - shut off from wind and rain so that they can still be used in poor weather. Although this is the first time I have worked with the manufacturer, our Practice has utilised Windoor on a number of past projects."
West Green Road, London
Construction : Sunspaces compromise front and side elements with balustrade section to 1100mm glazed with opal laminated float safety glass. Upper sections feature clear toughened sliding folding opening glass. Aluminium pressings to the perimeter. A sunspace is an unheated enclosed outside space.
Building Type: New Build - 4 storey apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 18 sunspaces
Completion Date: 2014
Architect: Aros Architects
Client: Nottinghill Housing Group
Contractor: Bugler Developments
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: 308 West Green Road, Haringay, London, N15 5AA
Broomhead Flats
Light
Residents of Fife Council’s 50 year old Broomhead Flats in Dunfermline are delighted with investment that has given their homes a new lease of life transforming both the buildings and surrounding area.
Broomhead Flats
Construction : Projecting balconies in 6 stacks per block extending from ground to 12th floor. Storey high elements feature a balustrade section - internally glazed with opal laminated float safety glass. A sliding folding opening upper section with clear toughened glass folds inwards through 90°. 1 front element & 2 side elements per enclosed balcony.
Type of Building: 3 x 12 storey refurbished apartment blocks
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 203 balcony enclosures
Architect: Fife Council
Client: Fife Council
Contractor: CMS Window Systems
Installer: CMS Window Systems
Address: Broomhead Drive, Dumfermline, KY12 9AA
Linkwood Crescent
Construction : Fitted to existing concrete slabs on the East and West elevations, enclosed balconies span from floor to floor, completely covering the existing balustrade and without the need of additional structure. The slender framed sliding, folding and opening system features powder coated aluminium frames and toughened safety glass panels, which turn 90deg inwards. Locks have been fitted for additional security.
Type of Building: 19 and 17 storey refurbished tenement blocks
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Silhouette
Quantity: 180 enclosed balconies
Architect: Burnet Bell Architects
Client: Glasgow Housing Association
Contractor: Mears Projects
Installer: McKean Developments Ltd
Address: Linkwood Crescent, Glasgow, Glasgow City G15 7EP
Laurieston
Light
This successful award winning scheme has been recognised by many professional bodies including RIBA, RIAS, Scottish Design Awards and the Saltire Awards
Laurieston
Construction : Sunspaces have elements to the front and sides. Upper sections feature clear toughened sliding folding opening glass. Balustrade section to 850mm is glazed with partially obscured laminated float safety glass. A tensioned stainless steel wire and an external powder coated aluminium hand rail bring the balustrade height to 1100mm. Top floor sunspaces incorporate an additional fixed glazed fanlight.
Building Type:: 4 storey new build apartment blocks
Glazing System:: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity:: 7 Sunspaces
Completion Date:: 2014
Architect:: Elder & Cannon Architects
Client:: New Gorbals Housing Association
Contractor:: McTaggart Construction
Installer:: McKean Developments Limited
Address:: Cumberland Street, Glasgow, G5 9QB
The Greenway
Light
The first in London; new build apartments constructed to meet Level 6 of the Code for Sustainable Homes
The Greenway
Construction: : Featuring inset wintergardens with double elements per balcony to achieve the generous width. The lower section is glazed internally with laminated safety glass, the upper section is sliding and folding with clear toughened safety glass.
Building Type:: 3-storey new build apartment block
Glazing System:: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 10 inset wintergardens
Completion Date:: 2012
Architect:: MEPK Architects
Client:: Catalyst Housing Group
Contractor:: Wilmott Dixon
Installer:: Russell Timber Technology
Address:: 353 Staines Road, Hounslow, TW4 5AX
"A fantastic project which combines the highest environmental standards with truly innovative design. With decent sized energy efficient homes, The Greenway boasts precisely the qualities I want to see in housing developments right across the capital".
Gallowhill Court
Light
Transformation of two high rise blocks in Paisley included full external works featuring Windoor balcony enclosures enabling residents to manage their own comfort levels and reduce energy bills.
Gallowhill Court
Construction : Four balcony stacks per block span floor to floor with a glass roof at the top of each stack. The balustrade section is divided into two horizontal sections. The lower balustrade is opal laminated safety glass; the upper balustrade is clear laminated safety glass. The upper balcony section has sliding folding opening glass to the front, with side hung opening panels turning 90° inwards on each side.
Type of building: 15-storey refurbished apartment block x 2
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 featuring Light (frameless) glazing
Quantity: 120 balcony enclosures
Architect: Renfrewshire Council
Client: Renfrewshire Council
Contractor: E C L Contracts
Installer: CMS Enviro Systems Limited
Address: Gallowhill Court, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA3 4NJ
East Whins Ecovillage
Light
East Whins provides the Findhorn Community with an iconic lifestyle promoting sustainable living and cooperative economic activities
East Whins Ecovillage
Construction : The sunspaces are formed in double height stacks which span from ground floor to first floor. The ground floor sunspaces feature full height sliding folding opening panels in clear toughened safety glass. The first floor sunspaces have a balustrade glazed with a solid panel to match the buildings façade and a glazed opening upper section featuring sliding folding panels.
Type of Building: 2-storey new build accommodation
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 8 Sunspaces
Architect: John Gilbert Architects
Client: Findhorn Community
Contractor: Stewart Milne Construction
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: East Whins Ecovillage, Findhorn, Moray, IV36 3TZ
"The concept of sunspaces is something we have got used to employing over a series of past projects. Passive solar was a key factor in developing the design for East Whins Ecovillage; we undertook extensive sun path analysis of the site, orientating the buildings so we could also make use of photo-voltaic solar panels. There is already a wealth of knowledge within the Findhorn Community about sustainable building, and they have their own set of guidelines. It is very much a hybrid scheme. The properties have been occupied for some time and the people there seem to be very satisfied with the level of ambition we had for the project."
A1 Apartments
Light
A stunning new build development of individual sunspaces accessorised with external feature full height sliding solar shades spanning the full height of the system
A1 Apartments
Construction : Lightweight steel frame construction, facing bricks, concrete slab & pitched roof. Externally clad with Trespa rainscreen cladding. The Windoor system incorporates clear safety glass and is constructed with clear glass in the balustrade section with sliding and folding panels in the upper section. External sliding solar shades span the full height. The roof of the topfloor balconies is a solid flat roof construction using Metsec framing and Sarna roof membrane.
Type of Building: 4-storey new-build mixed apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 8 Wintergardens
Architect: Levitt Bernstein Associates
Client: Private and HA homes
Contractor: Durkan Limited
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: A1 Apartments, Great North Way, Hendon, London, NW4 1PP
Belsize Road
Light
Located adjacent to the main railway line into London Euston, targeting noise reduction and rail side safety were a top priority. In addition to the supply chain, outside organisations, including Railtrack were also consulted.
Belsize Road
Construction : Adjacent to a busy railway line, acoustic constraints and safety issues resulted in the Windoor system being chosen to form sunspaces. The balcony comprises full height folding opening panes using clear toughened frameless glass. An openable fanlight section provides additional ventilation. An external balustrade provides a safe barrier height of 1100mm. Restrictors comply with special conditions applied due to the building’s rail side location.
Type of Building: 6-storey new build apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Additional Features: Opening restrictors, Fanlights
Quantity: 22 Balcony Enclosures
Architect: Assael Architecture
Client: Notting Hill Housing Trust
Contractor: Inspace Limited
Installer: S & P Specialist
Address: 59 - 65 Belsize Road, London, NW6 4BE
"The Belsize Road development was built on a tight site, immediately adjacent to the main line into Euston station. Many of the flats had balconies overlooking the line, and we wished to provide a screen that would shelter the space from the noise of the trains and prevent objects from falling onto the line below, while providing suitable levels of ventilation and daylight. Windoor designed a lockable screen that satisfied both Railtrack and our Client, Nottinghill Housing Trust."
Bankhall Court
Light
Combined Balconies
Special residential care facility for people diagnosed with dementia. The sunspaces provide residents with a light and airy atmosphere whilst maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Bankhall Court
Construction : The building is a traditional brick/concrete construction complete with a rendered/block finished external envelope. The Windoor system is constructed with a solid laminated coloured aluminium plate infill and has sliding and folding opening glass in the upper section. The roof terrace is constructed to match the sunspaces below with a balustrade up to 1100mm.
Type of Building: 5-storey extra care apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light, WinRail open balcony on roof terrace
Quantity: 18 Sunspaces and 1 double width roof terrace
Architect: John Gilbert Architects
Client: Govanhill Housing Association
Contractor: Cruden Building & Renewals
Installer: Insutech Scotland Limited
Address: Bankhall Court, 17 Bankhall Street, Govanhill, Glasgow G42 8JS
Ochil View
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One of our first projects in the UK, Ochil View in Fife is testament to the longevity of our system in both performance and appearance
Ochil View
Construction : A new balcony was constructed to extend the floor plan; additional steelwork supports the new structure. The lower section is fitted with opal laminated safety glass. The upper section utilises frameless sliding & folding clear toughened safety glass to the front elevation with a side hung open inwards unit to the side elevation. The design is complete with the fitting of an external handrail at 1100mm.
Type of Building: 3-storey refurbished apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 27 balcony enclosures
Architect: John Gilbert Architects
Client: Fife Housing Association
Contractor: J B Bennett
Installer: Haran Glass
Address: Ochil View, Lumphinnans, Cowdenbeath, KY4 9HY
"10 years after commissioning John Gilbert Architects to carry out the refurbishment of this project, Fife Housing Associaiton remain very pleased with this development. The Sunspaces have performed well and are appreciated by the tenants in addition to their aesthetic qualities. The windows are included within a 5-year cyclical maintenance programme but very few adjustments or repairs have been required. Our reactive maintenance department has no concerns regarding their practicality and maintenance. Visually the block has maintained its appearance."
Barton Village
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Regeneration of the area of Barton Village including extensive refurbishment of 5 high rise apartment blocks in a canal side location
Barton Village
Construction : 6 No. full height balcony stacks per block, span from floor to floor, fixed to existing concrete slab and new steel frame roof construction. The Windoor Light system has sliding, folding safety glass in the upper section. Side elements are fixed self-cleaning safety glass. Top floor balconies have additional fixed fanlight glazing for extra height and solar gain. Opal laminated safety glass in the lower section; an external powder coated aluminium safety rail and tensioned stainless steel wire complete the sunspace.
Type of Building: 9-storey refurbished apartment block x 5
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 270 balcony enclosures
Architect: HLP Design
Client: City West Housing Trust, ForViva
Contractor: Bullock Construction
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: Barton Village, Eccles, Manchester, Greater Manchester M30 0GB
Energy Efficient Retrofit/Refurbishment of the Year Award, 2012 Energy Awards, London.
"We are really proud of the transformation to high-rise living we are making at Barton Village and are delighted that the hard work of our team and partners has been recognised through this award. The innovative green technology we've installed is making a real difference to our customers' lives. It's fantastic to see our customers enjoying the comfort of their new homes and the savings to their energy bills"
St Andrews Crescent
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Refurbished 1960’s ‘Deck Flats’ include 72 balcony enclosures with 24 matching walkways; each section having opening panels in the toughened upper safety glass.
St Andrews Crescent
Construction: : Single, double and corner inset balconies feature on ground level and floors 2-4. S & E quadrants have a balustrade divided vertically; one side clear and one side opal laminated safety glass. The sliding folding opening upper section has a fanlight & solid aluminium powder coated panel for boiler extraction. N & W quadrants have full height elements in toughened glass to the front and side. Fixed opal laminated panels are in the lower section with clear inward opening glass above. Matching walkways have 3 opening panels in each upper section.
Type of Building: 4-storey refurbished apartment block x 2
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Specific Features: Fanlights, multi-material balustrade and matching walkways
Quantity: 72 balcony enclosures and 24 matching walkways
Architect: J M Architects
Client: Southside Housing Association
Contractor: C C G (Scotland) Limited
Installer: CMS Enviro Systems Limited
Address: St Andrew's Crescent, Pollockshields, Glasgow, G41 5SH
Dunn Street
The inclusion of external railings to form a Juliette balcony makes this a truly versatile option when full height glazing is opened up
Dunn Street
Construction: : Sunspaces are located on the corners of all buildings, with two stacks spanning four floors on each block. The sunspaces feature storey high elements with full height sliding folding opening clear toughened safety glass. 8 of the sunspaces also feature a glazed return. A powder coated steel balustrade is fixed externally to the system to form a Juliette balcony.
Type of Building: 3-storey new build apartment block x3
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 16 sunspaces and 8 corner sunspaces
Architect: MAST Architects
Client: Thenue Housing Association
Contractor: C C G (Scotland) Limited
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: Dunn Street, Bridgeton, Glasgow City, G40
Skirsa Street
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Enclosed balconies enable increased usage which has a positive impact on the Neighbourhood Watch effect.
Skirsa Street
Construction: : The existing blocks were extensively refurbished with new windows, insulated render and enclosed balconies. The Windoor system spans from floor to floor, providing a complete strip on the façade. The element comprises of opal and clear laminated safety glass in the balustrade section and frameless folding opening glass in the upper section.
Building Type: 4-storey refurbished apartment block x 9
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 200 balcony enclosures
Architect: Campbell and Morris Architects
Client: Cadder Housing Association
Contractor: A C Whyte
Installer: A C Whyte
Address: Skirsa Street, Cadder, Glasgow, G23 5BA
Doliffe Close
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Combined Balconies
These 'extra care' apartments feature a permanently open balcony space sitting alongside a balcony enclosure. Our stylish system runs throughout, combining seamlessly two separate requirements.
Doliffe Close
Construction : Wintergardens comprise balustrade section to 1100 mm glazed with clear laminated float safety glass. The upper section features clear toughened sliding folding opening glass, with a fixed glazed fanlight above. Balconies constructed to match the wintergardens & comprise balustrade section to 1100mm high glazed with clear laminated float safety glass.
Building Type: 2&3 storey assisted living apartment blocks
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 44 wintergardens and 50 open balconies
Architect: PRP Architects
Client: Circle Anglia
Contractor: Higgins Construction
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: Doliffe Close, 106 Bond Road, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 3EN
Bentinck, Manvers & Kingston
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Residents were able to remain in their homes for this extensive refurbishment, the aim of which was to make homes more energy efficient and tackle fuel poverty for residents
Bentinck, Manvers & Kingston
Construction : Six stacks of projecting balconies per block spanning from the 1st to the 16th floor. The top floor balconies also include a roof. The elements are storey high and comprise a balustrade section glazed with opal laminated float safety glass and an upper section featuring clear sliding, folding opening glass. Each balcony has side hung opening glass on the return for additional ventilation.
Building Type: 16 storey refurbished apartment block x 3
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 269 enclosed balconies
Architect: Arcus Consulting LLP
Client: Nottingham City Homes
Consulting Engineers: Curtins Consulting
Contractor: Wates Living Space
Installer: Insutech Scotland Limited
Address: Nottingham, NG2 4PB
Cart Street
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Windoor elements are facetted to follow this stunning building's curved façade. The accommodation was designed to follow the curved street profile that is reminiscent of the sweeping railway that had earlier shaped the site
Cart Street
Construction : Windoor elements are facetted to follow this buildings curved elevation. Ground floor balconies consist of full height opening panes of thick clear toughened frameless glass. Upper floor balconies have a balustrade formed with a single horizontal zone of etched toughened laminated safety glass, a stainless steel and an aluminium handrail. The folding opening panes are clear toughened frameless glass. The end balconies also have side elements.
Building Type: 4 storey new build apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Special Features: Curved Facade
Quantity: 40 balcony enclosures
Architect: Elder & Cannon Architects
Client: Clydebank Housing Association
Contractor: C C G (Scotland) Limited
Installer: Radway Doors & Windows Limited
Address: Queens Gate, Cart Street, Clydebank, West Dunbartonshire, G81 1QJ
"Queens Gate is the first residential phase of Clydebank Re-built's plans for a sustainable urban quarter on the site of the former John Brown Shipyards in Clydebank. The restricted nature of the site afforded little opportunity for communal amenity and so the decision was taken at an early stage to maximise the potential of private external space. Each flat was given a large balcony terrace which incorporated a Windoor sliding and folding glazed screen, allowing the tenant to transform this balcony into a year round winter garden and sunspace."
Park Square
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By enclosing the balcony area, and therefore creating a buffer zone, an increased level of protection is provided for both the resident and the fabric of the building against the extreme climatic conditions of western Scotland.
Park Square
Construction : The stacks of balconies span from ground floor to 2nd floor with a stack in each corner and a double width stack centrally. Elements span from floor to floor and comprise a glazed balustrade section of clear laminated float safety glass and an upper section featuring a sliding folding opening section in clear toughened glass. A double handrail is fitted externally which comprises an aluminium tube and a tensioned stainless steel wire rope.
Building Type: 3-storey newbuild apartment blocks x 2
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 24 enclosed balconies
Architect: Coltart Earley Architects
Client: Argyll Community Housing Association
Contractor: MacLeod Construction Limited
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: Park Square, 10-12 Union St, Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute PA28 6HX
"Well detailed 'stone' blockwork with fine joints and white render are complimented by aluminium clad triple glazing and south facing glazed balconies to create an excellent, sustainable environment for urban living."
Commendation
Design Awards 2013
St Johns
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Visible from miles around these 3 landmark tower blocks in Worcester stand adjacent to both busy main highways and quiet calm recreational spaces. Development had to satisfy the needs of both extremes.
St Johns
Construction : 2 stacks of balconies per block span from the 1st to the 13th floor. The elements are storey high and comprise a balustrade section glazed with partially obscured laminated float safety glass; the upper section features sliding folding opening glass. An obscure glazed section runs horizontally between balcony elements to cover the brackets and floor slabs.
Building Type: 13-storey renovated apartment blocks x 3
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 72 balcony enclosures
Architect: DJD Architects
Client: Fortis Living
Contractor: Mears Projects
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: St Clement's Close, Worcester, WR2 5BG
"When looking for a way to enclose the balconies DJD Architects evaluated a number of options and competing systems, however the Windoor solution ticked all the right boxes for the Client. Of all the upgrades implemented on the scheme, the Windoor screens have made one of the largest, most tangible, improvement for the residents."
Ladywell Green
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Adjacent to the M602, one of the main arterial routes into Manchester these landmark tower blocks reflect their heritage in LS Lowry's famous signature colour palette
Ladywell Green
Construction : All blocks have six stacks of projecting balconies extending from the 1st to 15th floor. Top floor balconies incorporate a solid roof constructed with a single ply membrane. Storey high elements feature a balustrade section internally glazed with opal laminated float safety glass. A sliding folding opening upper section with clear toughened glass folds inwards through 90°. An aluminium tubular handrail and a tensioned stainless steel wire complete the balustrade.
Building Type: 15-storey refurbished apartment blocks x 3
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 252 balcony enclosures
Architect: HLP Design
Client: City West Housing Trust, ForViva
Contractor: H T Forrest Constuction
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: St Mary's Rd, Eccles, Manchester, Greater Manchester M30 0AZ
A visit to the site will demonstrate how well the balconies are used. From sitting in a comfortable environment with plenty of natural light for reading or hobbies, using the space as a Wintergarden for a wide variety of plants, or enjoying breakfast 'outside' on the balcony, a simple pleasure not seen so frequently prior to refurbishment.
"The apartment is so warm now; we haven't put the heating on yet. I love spending time on my balcony enjoying the view from the City to the Pennines"
Shotover View
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Commissioned by Oxford County Council as a major part of its Extra Care Housing Strategy, Shotover House replaces an outdated care home for older people, and will reinforce the strong community focus within the local area.
Shotover View
Construction : 10 ground floor wintergardens feature Fiesta 42 on the front elevations with System 1000 on the side. Fiesta 42 is a framed double door system which opens outwards and includes a fixed glazed side light and fixed glazed fan light. The returns on the ground floor, and the whole upper floor balcony enclosures, feature Windoor System 1000 fitted with opal laminated safety glass in the balustrade section and clear toughened safety glass in the upper section.
Building Type: 1, 2 and 3-storey new build apartment blocks
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 27 enclosed wintergardens
Architect: PRP Architects
Client: Oxford County Council, Bedford Pilgrims Housing Association
Contractor: Leadbitter Construction
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: Craufurd Rd, Oxford, OX4 2RA
“This has been an interesting deveopment for us to work on with Windoor: providing elderly people with valuable outdoor space accessible directly from their own apartment, rather than having to move or be taken down to some communal garden. There were some quite large units and we carried out
the installation from scaffolding, using tele-lifters.”
Mixenden
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This rural Yorkshire town has benefitted from the CESP (Community Energy Saving Programme) programme to see its tower blocks transformed to sit comfortably in their countryside location.
Mixenden
Construction : Six stacks of balconies per block which span from the 1st to the 16th floor, the top floor balconies include a roof. The elements are storey high and feature a balustrade section glazed with opal laminated float safety glass and an upper section featuring sliding folding opening glass. These projecting balconies have side hung opening glass on the returns for additional ventilation and safe and easy cleaning. An external aluminium handrail is incorporated.
Building Type: 16-storey refurbished apartment blocks x3
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 276 balcony enclosures
Architect: PRP Architects
Client: Pennine 2000
Contractor: Wates Living Space
Installer: Astley Facades
Address: Jumples Close, Mixenden, Halifax, HX2 8NT
Mixenden sits in a typical Calderdale valley surrounded by hills and villages; subsequently the tower blocks can be seen from miles around. Whilst stunning in appearance they sit comfortably in their rural aspect, satisfying an intricate balance of needs, aesthetics and environmental factors.
"We have received very positive feedback from residents both in terms of improved efficiency and ease of use of the balcony system. We remain confident that we selected the best option."
Govanhill Street
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Comprising of more than 250 homes, this area upgrade includes diverse housing stock built over many years including traditional Glasgow sandstone tenements through to more modern blocks only decades old.
Govanhill Street
Construction : Inset balconies are installed in fours; three sets of pairs spanning 2 storeys. Frameless sliding folding toughened safety glass in the upper section opens inwards through 90˚; composite aluminium panel internally glazed in the balustrade section for privacy. The system is powder coated aluminium and complete with twin handrails fixed to the outside of the system to provide a barrier 1100mm high. The system is supplied with aluminium trims inside and out.
Building Type: 3 storey refurbished apartment block
Glazing System: Windoor System 1000 Light
Quantity: 12 balcony enclosures
Architect: John Gilbert Architects
Client: Govanhill Housing Association
Contractor: C C G (Scotland) Limited
Installer: McKean Developments Limited
Address: 85 Govanhill Street, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7HJ
