Rye Lane, London

Our client asked to support in the technical design of this part commercial/residential development. The proposed design required the demolition of the existing building and an efficient design for the proposed structure.

the challenge

The close proximity adjacent buildings required a design to reduce the risk of construction and simplify the party wall awards. We worked with our client to revised the design philosophy to ensure that the structure was fully independent and demonstrated clear load paths vertical and laterally.

With a 4m deep basement to the adjacent property, we provided a suitable foundation solution to ensure our works did not load the existing basement retaining wall. We worked closely with Building Control to ensure that the structural design requirements were met achieved and the design was processed successfully.

Knaves Beech Industrial Estate, Hertfordshire

PH Design were asked to provided engineering design support for our client in the development of their existing facility. We used liaised with the design team to design and detail the project within 3 weeks of receipt of the architectural drawings. The project required the structural and infrastructure design of a warehouse extension adding 56,000 sq ft, with a split level 28,000 sq ft mezzanine for office space.

the challenge

The site is based on made ground and the site investigation proposals called for a suspended concrete ground floor slab. PH Design successfully proved that a ground bearing slab could be used with ground improvements, saving significant cost for our client in the ground works solution.

Our designs have been developed using industry leading software providing 3D models for design coordination and primary material quantities for costing and tender support.

Romans Haus, Uxbridge

A unique opportunity to work on a building that built over a a historical stream. PH Design were are to justify the existing structure to support a new internal mezzanine floor. We inspected the existing “bridge beams” and designed strengthening works to support the additional loads.

the challenge

The existing building is built over a small stream. We investigated archive drawings held at Building Control and pieced together the engineer used to 50 years ago. This allowed us to understand the existing structure and design strengthening works that are sympathetic to the existing materials. We are now working with the contractor to provide support for the methodology to install the new steelwork.