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The 51
apartments in the fourth phase of
this high quality residential development complement
the Master Plan for the Leith
waterfront which will see significant improvements
in environment, living, and working conditions in the
area.
The layout, three dimensional massing and height of the
scheme complement the existing street scene whilst offering
framed low-level vistas to the Firth of Forth and over
to the Kingdom of Fife.
The orientation of the buildings, together with the use
of bay windows and balconies exploit the close views overlooking
Britannia and the Ocean Liner berth on the harbour side,
with expansive views over the sea and the city as far as
Edinburgh Castle and Pentland Hills.
The vertical elements of the building, stair towers and
bay windows, together with the generous balconies form
a lively, strong articulation of the facade. This coupled
with the impressive linear massing conjures up images of
great liners of the past and the nautical themes so redolent
of Leith’s history. The top floor penthouses are
generally set back from the building elevation and have
protective glazed balustrades to allow the high level views
from the accommodation and terraces to be exploited to
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