Case Study - Retail Sector

Project: Vantage Development, Clyde Street, Glasgow
Client: Treetops Development Company Ltd
Design team: Jewitt, Arschavir and Wilkie
Contractor: Treetops Development Company Ltd.

The use of Laidlaw systems

Vantage is a prize-winning 11-storey landmark development of 22 boutique apartments and penthouses, which is built on Clyde Street at the foot of the Clyde Bridge.

Kit Walker, the Treetops Managing Director, wanted the design to take full advantage of the location and was delighted that each of the 22 apartments had a view across the Glasgow waterfront to the south of the city.

With the development at 308 Clyde Street having such spectacular views over Glasgow's skyline, it was important that we installed a balustrade that did not obstruct or detract from this view. We wanted a sophisticated and modern look to complement the style and feel of the apartments - Laidlaw's glass balustrade system met all our criteria and significantly contributed to the overall look of the development which went on to pick up a 'What House Magazine' award and the 'NHBC Scottish Regional' award.

Craig Proudfoot, Treetops

The penthouse levels 10 and 11, which are stepped back, feature large floor to ceiling glass facades to maximise the view across the city. The Laidlaw Stainless steel balustrade system, with green-tinted glass infill panels, was chosen to provide safe guarding to the balconies of the penthouse levels, without compromising the spectacular views across the Glasgow skyline from within the apartments.