Little Furze: Glass Balustrade Installation for Luxury Care Home in Watford
Delivering Modern Glass Balustrade Systems for a High-Spec Residential Care Development
The Little Furze project in Watford is a flagship residential development, designed to deliver luxury care accommodation that prioritises both aesthetics and safety. Commissioned by Kori Construction, the scheme comprises three floors and over 120 private rooms, offering residents a premium standard of living with thoughtfully designed communal and private outdoor spaces.
As part of the build, our Insight Glass Balustrade system was selected and installed in partnership with MQM Fabrications, supporting the project’s commitment to quality, compliance, and contemporary design. The system was installed across a wide range of areas, including external walkways, private balconies, and communal terraces, enhancing the developments visual appeal while maintaining the highest levels of safety.
Safety-Focused Glass Balustrade Systems for Residential Care Environments
In any care home environment, resident safety is paramount—especially in areas with changes in height or exposed edges. At Little Furze, it was essential that the balustrade system could meet the requirement for increased height, ensuring fall protection for elderly and vulnerable residents, without disrupting the open, welcoming aesthetic of the building.
The Insight Glass Balustrade provided the ideal solution. Designed with compliance and flexibility in mind, the system allows for custom height configurations, enabling project teams to meet site-specific safety standards while delivering a seamless and modern finish.
The product’s inherent strength and structural integrity allowed us to install higher-than-standard balustrades where needed, with all components fully compliant with current UK building regulations. This meant the client could maintain the intended design language of the development while prioritising the well-being and peace of mind of its future residents.
Versatile Glass Balustrade Applications for Balconies, Walkways and Terraces
A key advantage of the Insight Glass system is its ability to be applied across a wide variety of building features. At Little Furze, the system was used on communal balconies and individual resident terraces, demonstrating its adaptability and consistent performance in different settings.
With its modular installation design, Insight allowed for quick and efficient fitting, helping the construction team maintain project timelines while ensuring a high-quality finish throughout. Each balustrade was tailored to its location, taking into account aesthetic goals, safety needs, and long-term durability.
The system’s clean, minimal design complements the modern architectural style of the care home, delivering a sleek and professional appearance while remaining unobtrusive to residents and visitors alike.
Low-Maintenance and Durable Glass Balustrade Solution
As well as being visually impressive, the Insight Glass Balustrade is engineered for ease of maintenance and long-term durability—essential qualities in a care home environment where safety must remain consistent over time.
Manufactured with 6063T6 aluminium and toughened, laminated glass panels, the system is corrosion-resistant, weatherproof, and built to last. Its smooth, non-porous surfaces also make it easy to clean and ideal for high-traffic areas such as communal outdoor spaces.
This makes Insight a particularly attractive choice for developers and facilities managers looking for a low-maintenance solution that continues to perform for years after installation.
A Continued Partnership with MQM Fabrications
Our partnership with MQM Fabrications played a key role in the successful delivery of this balustrade package. Having worked together on several previous developments, our collaboration with MQM continues to be defined by shared values of quality, precision, and reliability.
MQM’s expert fabrication and installation knowledge ensured that the Insight Glass Balustrade system was integrated smoothly into the build, meeting both the architectural intent and functional requirements of the client. Little Furze stands as another example of our successful partnership in action and highlights the value of trusted supplier relationships in complex projects
Testimonial: MQM on the Impact of the Insight Glass System
“This is our first project completed for Kori Construction and AliDeck’ s help winning the project and delivering quality was key to us impressing a new client and securing a further 2 projects and hopefully more!
Having the Insight balustrade system at a greater height than 1.1m presented a little bit of an installation challenge but the advice from the team at AliDeck helped us overcome this and resolve it swiftly to allow a smooth process on-site.”
— Ellis Hewins, MQM Fabrications
This feedback not only reflects the strength of our partnership, but also highlights the technical support and guidance we provide throughout the entire delivery process—from design to installation.
Finished Project Photography Coming Soon
With construction nearing completion, professional site photography is due to be released shortly. These images will showcase how the Insight Glass Balustrade system has been applied across the development to provide a safe, compliant, and stylish barrier solution for residents.
Choose Insight Glass for Your Next Residential or Healthcare Project
Whether you’re delivering a residential care facility, apartment complex, or mixed-use scheme, the Insight Glass Balustrade system offers the perfect combination of modern design, full compliance, and practical functionality.
Its flexibility, speed of installation, and durability make it a trusted choice for developers, architects, and fabricators alike.
📞 Get in touch today to discuss your project and learn more about how our Insight Glass Balustrade system can help bring your vision to life.
