Secure Frameless Glass Terrace for Air Products' Surrey Head Office

360 GSS designed and delivered a stunning bespoke frameless glass terrace enclosure that masterfully blends function with form. Running 20 metres along a tree-lined boundary, the curved glass feature was engineered using seven custom-fabricated 3-metre galvanised steel frames. These were anchored in place with mini helical piles driven by hand-held air tools, avoiding any damage to surrounding tree roots. Structural elements were concealed beneath treated timber cladding, providing both durability and a warm, continuous seating area within the terrace.

The enclosure combines toughened and laminated safety glass at 1.8m high, with sandblasted lower sections for privacy and climb prevention, while maintaining clear upper panels for uninterrupted views and light. A 12-metre straight section incorporates nine glass panels and a 1-metre wide framed gate with electronic keypad access, sprung hinges, and a colour-matched finish. A 4-metre return to the main building completes the enclosure with stepped-height glass, flawlessly integrated for visual harmony. All materials and fixings – including 6m³ of concrete – were supplied and installed by 360 GSS, with meticulous care taken during groundworks, steelwork assembly, bench construction, and glass installation to ensure a durable and refined final result.