Project Summary

Client	Berkeley
Project	South Quay Plaza
Location	Marsh Wall, Isle of Dogs, London E14 9FE, UK
Sector	Construction
Architect	Foster + Partners
Product Used	Protectapeel GlassDefend
Completion	February 2021

Key Figures

• 24 months — Internal protection duration
• 50% — Targeted carbon emissions reduction
• 6,542 sqm — Open public space provided
• 100,365 sq m — Project size

Project Overview

South Quay Plaza is a major mixed-use development on Marsh Wall in the Isle of Dogs, helping to transform the historic docklands surrounding Canary Wharf. Delivered for Berkeley and designed by Foster + Partners, the scheme combines a prominent residential tower with a smaller building that responds to the surrounding streetscape, alongside retail space and a substantial new public plaza. With sustainability embedded into the development strategy, the project targeted a 50% reduction in carbon emissions and incorporated efficient building services, including a connection to the Barkantine district heating network.

The Challenge

Large-scale urban construction projects place finished surfaces under constant pressure from ongoing trades, movement of materials and extended build programmes. At South Quay Plaza, internal glass and other finished surfaces required reliable temporary protection to help prevent scratches, marks and general site damage, while supporting a high-quality final handover. The protection system also needed to be practical for site teams to apply, durable over an extended period and cleanly removable without leaving residue.

The Solution

Spraylat supported the project with Protectapeel GlassDefend, a temporary peelable coating developed to protect internal surfaces for up to 24 months. Suitable for glass as well as aluminium, PVCu, acrylic, stainless steel, painted aluminium and polished concrete, GlassDefend provided an efficient surface protection solution aligned with the needs of a complex construction environment. Easy to apply and designed for residue-free removal, the coating helped safeguard vulnerable finished surfaces throughout the construction phase while maintaining the appearance and quality expected on a landmark development.

Technical Information

Product	Protectapeel GlassDefend
Primary Application	Internal glass protection
Compatible Surfaces	Glass, aluminium, PVCu, acrylic, stainless steel, painted aluminium and polished concrete
Protection Duration	Up to 24 months
Removal	Peelable, residue-free removal
Fire Classification	British Standard 476: Part 7 1997 Class 1

Key Benefits

• Easy-to-apply temporary surface protection
• Helps prevent scratches and site damage
• Long-lasting internal protection for up to 24 months
• Clean peel with no residue left behind
• Suitable for multiple finished surface types

Product Used

GlassDefend

Protectapeel GlassDefend is a temporary peelable coating design to protect surfaces such as; glass, aluminium, PVCu, acrylic, stainless steel, painted aluminium, and polished concrete internally for up to 24 months.

• Easy to Apply, protects against scratches and damage, easy to peel after 2 years, residue-free peel

Results

• Supported protection of internal glass and other finished surfaces during construction
• Reduced risk of scratches, marks and damage across high-value areas
• Enabled efficient removal at the end of the protection period without residue
• Provided a practical solution suited to a major, sustainability-focused development

Conclusion

At South Quay Plaza, Protectapeel GlassDefend delivered dependable temporary protection for internal finished surfaces within a large and demanding construction programme. By combining ease of application, long-term performance and clean removal, Spraylat helped support quality outcomes on a landmark London development where presentation, efficiency and surface integrity were critical.

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