NEWHAM SIXTH FORM COLLEGE, LONDON

PH Design have been appointed by Newham Sixth Form College (NEWVIc) to facilitate the development of their estate for the next 20 years.

The college wish to develop their estate to accommodate future demand on education services and in line with their vision to serve the local community.

PH Design are involved from inception, providing consultancy support relative to the development strategy, the development programme and using their experience to advise on engineering solutions for the retained estate and new build phases.

We are really excited by the opportunity to work with NEWVIc!

ALL SAINTS ACADEMY, GLOUCESTER

(FOR SKANSKA TECHNOLOGY)

As Project Leader, Hardip led the engineering design team to deliver this award winning £23m new build facility for the Diocese of Gloucester. With an innovative architectural design attention to detail in the design of structure was paramount to the success of the project.

THE CHALLENGE

The structural design required a hybrid steel and concrete structure. Managing the interface in the temporary and permanent design was a key consideration and required clear lines of knowledge transfer between the design and construction teams.

On a sloping site, prone to flooding, a flood risk assessment was completed and the underground drainage was designed accordingly and recieved the green light from the water authority and the EA.

ISAAC NEWTON ACADEMY, LONDON

(FOR SKANSKA TECHNOLOGY)

As Project Leader, Hardip led the engineering design team to deliver this award winning £35m new build facility. The Academy centered on Maths and Performing Arts which directed the design of the new space.

The structural design consisted of steel frame with concrete planks with structurally insulated panels (SIPs) forming the building envelope.

THE CHALLENGE

The project demanded an engineering focus on the challenges which included a contaminated brownfield site, designing foundations around a huge underground structure, working over a live public car park and addressing vibration in long span structures.

The project was featured in the BCSA and the Architects Journal.

SOUTH ESSEX COLLEGE, LONDON

(FOR SKANSKA TECHNOLOGY)

As Project Leader, Hardip led the engineering design team in the delivery of this new building £33m facility which helped regenerate the local area and provide a focal point for the community.

THE CHALLENGE

The site is located on the banks of the River Thames and is therefore sloped. The engineering solution took advantages of the natural characteristics of the land to deliver a onsite underground rainwater storage and in the construction of the amphitheater.

A brownfield site, the engineering team mapped the existing piles from the demolished building and mapped the location of the new piles to avoid clashes. The project was one of the early adapters of BIM which helped reduce risk and ultimately saved cost for the client.