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Balcony railings with glass and steel

Balcony projects need to stay safe without visually weighing down the building. This set shows solutions where steel carries the structure and glass keeps the facade bright and ordered.

Balcony railings with glass and steel

Parameters

Location
residential buildings
Scope
balcony railings, landings, facade fixings
Material
black steel and safety glass
Finish
matte powder coating
Year
2024

01

Challenge

Keep balconies visually clean across different facades and limited installation space.

02

Solution

Steel frames and glass panels were arranged to follow the facade rhythm, with fixings kept subordinate to the architecture.

03

Result

The railings secure the edges without taking light or proportion away from the building.

Technical

  • safety glass in a steel frame
  • fixings selected for facade layers
  • consistent rhythm of posts and panels
  • surface prepared for exterior exposure

Process

  1. 01

    balcony survey and substrate analysis

  2. 02

    height and handrail-line selection

  3. 03

    frame, glass and final fixing inspection

Gallery

Balcony railings

Glass railings on a contemporary facade.
Glass railings on a contemporary facade.
Long balcony line with repeated steel detail.
Long balcony line with repeated steel detail.
Balcony with a light corner glass-and-steel layout.
Balcony with a light corner glass-and-steel layout.