We in the UK rely on large incumbent firms underwritten by foreign equity to support our urban growth.
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Progress At The Glass House
The challenge with rear extensions we find, is managing the design to protect the light levels as the building becomes deeper.
Read MoreA NEW PROJECT!!
While it isn't going to be the biggest job in the world, there is always so much to see and so many wise people to learn from.
Read MoreSteps and Stairs in South London
his post is a visit back to the Garden Room. I remember this as being an exciting phase of the build, where spaces that were drawn and agreed months before finally begin to take shape.
Read MoreProgress in Peckham
Now well and truly out of the ground, the project continues to be a potent reminder of just how many variables need to be considered when undertaking a refurbishment project.
Read MoreOne Step at a Time
Following the redesign of Holly Grove, the points at which design interventions could be made became fewer and therefore more significant to the success of the project.
Read MoreRetrofit Seminar with The Green Register
Recently I attended a Green Register Seminar titled 'Retrofitting Traditional Buildings.' The session was taken by Nick Heath whose company offers Sustainable Energy Services.
Read MoreGoing Underground
Underpinning of the original structure is two thirds done this week. The formwork used is simple but robust, and is moved from stage to stage in line with the sequence advised by the structural engineers.
Read MoreThe Garden Room Starts on Site
Once Party Wall Awards had been issued we were clear for work to start. Initial works have focused on remedial measures to the existing house, such as stiffening the upper floors, tying back internal studs and strengthening external walls at the top of the house, where some weakness had been identified.
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Mayfair Apartment Completes
This was the first project that I supervised on site through to completion with JBA. Working as Design Consultant to the lead contractor improved my understanding of the different priorities harboured by each party in any construction project.
Read MoreStrip-Out in Peckham
Much of the dry lining and finishes were removed from the property back in September to allow the building to 'dry out' after several decades of sub-division, limited use and poor maintenance, which had degraded the structure to some extent.
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