FRAMELESS GLASS BALUSTRADE AT PETS CORNER
CHALLENGE OVERVIEW:
Pets Corner, a multi-functional pet store featuring a veterinarian clinic, grooming services, and a retail area, faced a significant challenge in connecting their raised car park to their expansive storefront.
The primary concern was to implement a safety-conscious solution that aligned with the aesthetic appeal of their modern facility, ensuring safe and accessible passage for customers and staff, especially under wet or busy conditions.
STRATEGIC APPROACH:
360 GSS commenced the project with a thorough analysis of Pets Corner’s requirements, focusing on both functionality and design elegance.
The objective was to create an unobtrusive barrier that would seamlessly integrate with the existing architectural elements while ensuring the utmost safety.
Key steps in our strategic approach included:
Site Evaluation: Conducting detailed measurements and assessments of the site to determine optimal placement and specifications for the balustrades.
Design Specifications: Collaborating with Pets Corner to tailor the design, focusing on a frameless glass balustrade that would provide durability and clear sightlines, enhancing the open, airy feel of the space.
Material Selection: Choosing high-quality, tempered and laminated glass for robustness and compliance with safety standards, combined with stainless steel stand-offs for their corrosion-resistant properties and minimalist look.
Safety Compliance: Using our structural engineers we ensured that all materials and the design met local building codes and safety standards to accommodate high traffic and diverse weather conditions.
INSTALLATION OF FRAMELESS GLASS BALUSTRADES:
The installation process was meticulously planned to minimise disruption to the ongoing operations at Pets Corner. Installation highlights included:
Foundation Preparation: Reinforcing the installation areas to support the weight and structural integrity of the glass panels.
Precision Engineering: Each glass panel was custom manufactured to ensure perfect alignment and uniformity along the length of the walkway from the car park to the store.
Secure Mounting: Utilising high-grade stainless steel stand-offs to secure the glass panels, ensuring stability and enduring strength.
Quality Assurance: Conducting rigorous post-installation inspections to guarantee that all components functioned cohesively and met all safety benchmarks.
RESULTS:
The installation of the frameless glass balustrade significantly enhanced the functionality and aesthetic of the Pets Corner’s facility.
Key outcomes included:
Enhanced Safety: The robust design and installation of the balustrade system effectively minimised the risk of accidents, providing a safe passage for customers between the car park and the store.
Aesthetic Appeal: The clear glass offered a visually pleasing, modern look that complemented the building’s exterior, maintaining sightlines and contributing to an open, inviting entrance area.
Customer Satisfaction: Feedback from Pets Corner and their patrons has been overwhelmingly positive, noting the balustrade’s blend of style and safety as a major enhancement to the shopping experience.
This project highlights 360 GSS’s commitment to delivering bespoke solutions not only for residential space, but also for commercial space with a heavy footfall. We take pride in combining safety, style, and customer satisfaction, reinforcing our position as leaders in architectural glass installation.
