History in the making
TuffX has supplied 60m2 of specialist toughened glass for a large property development project at an historic site in Bristol.
The Carriageworks, at the heart of Bristol’s vibrant Stokes Croft neighbourhood, has been converted into 145 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with retail space below. Designed by award-winning architects Stride Treglown, it has been developed by the Bristol-based PG Group.
The original Carriageworks factory began operations in 1804, but has sat empty since the early 80s. The Grade II listed building is said to be a ‘masterpiece’ of high Victorian commercial architecture, and the new development has been designed to reflect this historic setting, with materials for the build chosen specifically to complement the traditional styles while celebrating the industrial heritage of the site.
TuffX delivered to site 49 individual panels of 15mm toughened monolithic glass with polished edges and dubbed corners for the apartment balconies, which overlook a new public marketplace that has been designed as a central local hub for the community.
“We’re delighted to be chosen for this ambitious project that brings an important historical site back to life in a modern way, enhancing both its indoor and outdoor spaces with the clever use of contemporary glass products,” said TuffX’s commercial director Paul Higgins.
