Forest Road
Located in Walthamstow, Forest Road offers 90 new homes designed for local first-time buyers with cutting-edge design and a contemporary feel. These homes are situated across from Lloyd Park and the William Morris Gallery.
Working with Legendre UK for the first time, on this project we got involved by designing, supplying, and installing the B50 Vertical Bar Balustrade system for the Juliette Balconies and Roof Terrace Balustrading. One challenge we overcame was meeting the complex planning requirements by designing the angled vertical bars. To achieve a stunning finished look, we applied a Bronze-effect PPC, enhancing the historical significance and timeless charm of the building.
Project Achievements
BA Systems were engaged to undertake the design manufacture and install of the balustrade to the terraces, juliette balconies, some ground floor areas and privacy screens. Due to the unique architectural design of the building, the balustrade required bespoke angled vertical bars with intermediate circular sections to achieve the architectural intent. This detail was coupled with a specific colour coating which was applied to all external metalwork areas.
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Juliette Balconies
Interface with the windows:
BA Systems were required to attach all juliette balconies to the window system. This meant that the weight of the system had to be kept to a minimum. This was achieved through use of our aluminium B50 system which is sometimes 60% lighter than a steel equivalent. This was achieved without compromising on the angled vertical bar aesthetic.
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Roof Terrace Balustrading
Interface with the terrace floor finishes:
The base rail for the B50 vertical bar balustrade was provided as a continuous U-profile. This provided a straight edge for the paving floor finishes to abut. It also provided a neat cowl detail for any waterproofing finishes that were dressed around the steel posts at circa 1m centres.