Sapphire Balconies, a leading provider of architectural balcony solutions, has recently supplied 126 balconies – in two elegant colours, black and gold, across five distinctive types – for Willmott Dixon’s prestigious Millwright’s Place development in Bristol.

Designed by The Bush Consultancy, and situated in the heart of the city centre adjacent to a busy fire station, Millwright’s Place presented unique logistical challenges for Sapphire Balconies who provided balconies both quickly and without disturbing the peace of the area. The company successfully delivered Glide-On™ aluminium Cassette® balconies with vertical bar balustrades featuring cast-in anchors incorporating thermal breaks.

Challenges emerged from the necessity to install large dual-apartment balconies without disrupting the operations of the neighbouring fire station. Additionally, manoeuvring  the balconies into the complex’s courtyard proved to be another obstacle expertly tackled by Sapphire Balconies.

Sapphire addressed these challenges with efficiency and innovation. Leveraging their offsite production facilities, all balconies were manufactured in advance and delivered to site, eliminating the need for onsite storage. The implementation of the company’s innovative Glide-On technology facilitated swift and hassle-free balcony installations within the building’s interior.

Millwright’s Place resides on the former site of the Avon Fire & Rescue headquarters, adjacent to its current fire station. Comprising 231 private rental apartments, this new-build development enriches Bristol’s city centre with modern amenities and a convenient link to the bustling urban landscape.

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