Woodberry Down Phase 2 Block B

Woodberry Down Phase 2 Block B is a housing development in Finsbury Park fitted with 228 of Sapphire’s cantilever Glide-On Cassette balconies and the opportunity for more housing in the area can only bolster the vibrant nature of the area itself.

In the heart of Harringay, Finsbury Park has a rich history of immigration and sport. Located near Arsenal Football Club’s Emirates Stadium, Finsbury Park benefits from a diverse culture of people from across the globe, open green spaces and opportunities for live music, such as London’s Wireless Festival.

Challenge:

Woodberry Down was presented with various challenges from the design stage. Firstly, due to a section of this project being designed to feature affordable housing, a slight design variance was required. The floor build-up in this section meant that the decking height was different and so the fascia element would have been inconsistent. Furthermore, one elevation on this project was a challenge due to a major tree in the way of the project and town planning not allowing this tree to be cut down.

Solution:

To solve these challenges, several elements were included from both a design perspective and an installation perspective. To solve the challenge with differences in fascia elements, a screen-printed design feature was included on the balcony fascias to keep the design visually consistent across the building. Secondly, to avoid the elevation of the building where a major tree was an obstacle, Sapphire’s Glide-On™ Cassette® balconies were used, which when lifted could avoid the tree completely.