Extension, Perranporth
The construction of a new extension with link builing back to the main dwelling. A modern form was chosen for the new structures to provide contrast to the original cottage including a striking overhanging first floor structure with full glazing.
Works completed include:
- Design of landscaping retaining walls
- Design of masonry ground floor and timber frame first floor structures
- Design of cantilever structure
- Design of steel frame to link building
- Design of sedum green roof structure
New Build Dwelling, Falmouth
The construction of a new waterfront dwelling on a challenging sloped site. The topography and ground conditions required pile foundations and significant retaining walls.
Works completed include:
- Design of pile and ground screw loading plans
- Design of retaining walls
- Design of ‘I Joist’ timber frame structure
- Design of vaulted roof structure
- Design of steel frame for decking and glass handrailing
New Build Apartments, Newquay
The construction of a block of ten apartments by Project Construction SW with a masonry ground floor structure and timber frame first and second floor structures and steel frames required to the rear. An underpass through the building was required, using steel frames to support the floors above. The upper floor walls cantilevered over the ground floor walls so an overhanging beam and block detail was designed to accommodate.
Works completed include:
- Design of ground works and foundations
- Design of masonry and timber frame structures
- Design of steel frames for overhanging elements and support for wind loading
- Design of overhanging beam and block detail
Barn Conversion, Wadebridge
The conversion of an existing stone built barn to form a new, two storey dwelling with a new extension incorporating a roof terrace. Structural works were required to the existing barn to facilitate the conversion; including a new slab, floor structures and roof structure with feature glazed gable. The modern extension has a glazed corner section and is constructed from timber and steel frame.
Works completed include:
- Design of upgrading works to the existing barn
- Design of concrete ring beam to existing barn walls
- Design of new roof structure with feature trusses
- Design of link bridge
- Design of extension timber and steel frames and handrail fixings
New Build Dwelling, Crantock
The construction of a new dwelling incorporating single and two storey elements with a vaulted roof structure throughout. The dwelling formed a replacement class Q barn conversion and incorporates passive and active renewable technology to create an Ecohouse.
Works completed include:
- Design of foundations and ground floor structure
- Design of retaining walls
- Design of cavity masonry structures
- Design of vaulted roof structures
- Design of sedum green roof structures
- Design of steels for double storey entrance
Extension and New Build Garage, Ivybridge
The construction of an extension to an existing dwelling using the Nudura ICF wall system where the walls are formed with concrete poured into permanent insulative formers. The design also incorporated a vaulted roof structure and a large opening between the extension and existing dwelling. A new detached garage was also constructed using the same Nudura ICF system incorporating a ‘room in the roof’ structure over.
Works completed include:
- Design of foundations and ground bearing slab
- Design of Nudura ICF structures for extension and garage
- Design of vaulted roof structure
- Design of steel beams to form openings
- Design of ‘room in the roof’ structure over garage
