Situated on a quiet stretch of Birmingham’s historic canal network, Snow Hill Wharf is a standout residential development by St Joseph, the Midlands-focused division of the Berkeley Group. At the heart of the project’s architectural appeal are the sleek, contemporary balconies supplied by Sapphire Balconies, whose Glide-On™ aluminium Cassette® system – with both vertical bar balustrade and Crystal® frameless, structural glass options – help define the building’s elegant aesthetic and premium finish.Situated on a quiet stretch of Birmingham’s historic canal network, Snow Hill Wharf is a standout residential development by St Joseph, the Midlands-focused division of the Berkeley Group. At the heart of the project’s architectural appeal are the sleek, contemporary balconies supplied by Sapphire Balconies, whose Glide-On™ aluminium Cassette® system – with both vertical bar balustrade and Crystal® frameless, structural glass options – help define the building’s elegant aesthetic and premium finish.

Completed in 2021, Snow Hill Wharf offers an enviable lifestyle package with residents enjoying 24-hour concierge service, a fully equipped gym, spa facilities, cinema room, business lounge, and private gardens – all set within walking distance of Birmingham city centre’s dining, retail, and entertainment offerings.

When St Joseph turned to Sapphire for a balcony solution, one of the key challenges was the lack of on-site storage. Balconies had to be delivered and installed directly from the delivery vehicle without the opportunity to store them on-site. Sapphire’s offsite manufacturing and logistics model provided a seamless solution. Each balcony was fabricated and assembled offsite in a controlled environment to ensure quality, then delivered just in time for installation, enabling a swift, efficient process that reduced disruption and maintained build momentum.

This project also marked the first collaboration between Sapphire and the newly formed St Joseph division, although Sapphire’s longstanding relationship with the wider Berkeley Group helped ensure strong communication and coordination throughout. The result is a development that not only enhances Birmingham’s skyline but also sets a new benchmark for quality and efficiency in high-density residential construction.

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