Located close to the new Southall Crossrail (Elizabeth Line), this residential development transformed a former Esso Garage site into a high-quality, high-density housing scheme. Developed by Redrow, the project combines contemporary design with efficient construction methods. Sapphire Balconies supported the build with precision-engineered offsite balcony systems that enhanced installation speed, quality, and aesthetic cohesion across the façade.
Located near the new Southall Crossrail (Elizabeth Line), this former Esso Garage site offered the ideal opportunity to deliver high-density housing with strong transport links into central London. Developed by Redrow, the scheme combines contemporary design with efficient building methods, using reinforced concrete frames, SFS, and a brick façade to ensure durability and performance.
The alternating balcony layout created architectural variety and movement across the façade. While some balcony stacks began at ground level and stopped mid-height, others extended to the roof, requiring precise structural co-ordination. To achieve large first-floor terraces without oversizing units, Sapphire designed paired balconies that were joined on site, optimising fabrication, transport, and lifting efficiency.
Using Sapphire’s Glide-On™ Cassette® system, balconies were prefinished offsite and delivered ready for installation with vertical bar balustrades, obscured glass dividers, and aluminium decking. Controlled edge drainage, designed in line with BS8579:2020, directed rainwater away from the façade, ensuring long-term performance. Two-piece anchors were cast into the RC slabs, allowing smooth balcony installation from scaffolds without disrupting other trades. Finished in dark grey to match window frames, the balconies achieved a cohesive, high-quality appearance.
