The full range of
architectural glazing systems from leading UK manufacturer Kawneer were
specified for a stunning
residential development at Cardiff marina because they are tried and tested
products.
The Kawneer systems
were selected for Phase One of Bayscape Ltd's £40 million mixed-use
development, which has itself been shortlisted for an award, by award-winning
Rio architects who have used Kawneer systems on numerous residential and
commercial projects over the years.
Kawneer's AA®100
mullion-drained curtain walling with 50mm sightlines, thermally superior AA®720
tilturn and side-hung casement windows, and AA®545 open-out swing doors have
been used throughout the two blocks of luxury apartments - Whitewater House and
Waterford House - at Bayscape.
Whitewater House, so
named because it also overlooks Cardiff International White Water Centre, was
first to complete, offering 56 generously-proportioned one, two and
three-bedroom apartments including two penthouses.
But Bayscape offers
a total of 115 apartments, with optional private moorings, across seven and
eight-storeys of apartments which are joined by an elevated garden podium. The
ground floors feature a coffee shop, waterside bar and restaurant, commercial/retail
units and marina management facility.
The
luxury apartments, which all feature private balconies or terraces, start at
£175,000 and range from up to 624ft2 for a one-bed, 990ft2 for two bedrooms and 1,119ft2 for a typical
three-bedroom.
Residents benefit
from under-croft parking, a concierge service and lift access to all floors.
The impressive floor to ceiling double glazing in every apartment ensures they
are light and airy and residents can enjoy the stunning views.
Rio director Andrew
Baker said: "The brief was for a high-quality and distinctive development
and we met that with a bold, well-mannered design.
"We specified
Kawneer because of the need for a high-quality and trusted product. Crisp
detailing was important in the overall design concept and aluminium was
essential for the marine environment."
The
Kawneer systems were installed over five months by a team of up to eight
operatives from approved dealer Dudley's Aluminium for main contractor BECT
Building Contractors. Dudley's, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, also worked with Kawneer and BECT on another
Cardiff project - One Canal Parade.
Bayscape was
shortlisted for residential development of the year in the 2018 Wales Insider
Property Awards.
