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PUBLIC SECTOR: Works to Dutch Garden in Holland Park
“...you will definitely be at the front of my mind for upcoming work. I should add that I'm very happy with the service you've provided us for the Dutch Garden Wall, especially given the problems we've encountered.”Client feedback, project 016 We are on the supplier database for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. A survey conducted for the park management in the historic Grade II listed Holland Park had identified that the wall to the north of the Dutch Garden was in need of...

PLANNING: for listed house near Chelsea
The Client had a strong creative vision for this beautiful 19th century townhouse in the Boltons Conservation Area just outside of Chelsea. The proposals included a two-storey rear extension, an additional storey on the outrigger and internal alterations.

EXTENSION: Exposed Oak Joists and Stone Cladding
Working closely with one of our regular collaborators Architecture for London we have refined the design for this rear extension clad in stone. We produced Building Control calculations and CAD plans, sections and details for Tender. The project is currently under...

BASEMENT: Successful planning application near Chelsea
We are in the process of delivering a sensitive project near Chelsea including a retained facade.
In accordance with the Council’s Basements Supplementary Planning Document we submitted CAD drawings and a structural report signed by a Chartered Engineer and Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers (CEng MICE).
Planning was successfully achieved at the first attempt. The Structural Method Statement report is available here.

INSURANCE: an interview with Your Claim
One of the most common misconceptions is that your insurance company is there to help you through every step of the claim. You are in a slightly competitive environment and it’s a game situation. While you always look to settle a claim amicably you have to protect your position.

FINANCE: How do I get financing for my property in Kensington? An interview with Charles Wade Finance
Charlie Wade is a friend of the practice and has known our founder for more than five years. Having used his services several times and known others who have also used his services and speak highly of him, he’s someone we would recommend. Charlie, thank you so much...

PRESS: Rooftop Extension passed under new Legislation
We are working on what is believed to be one of...

LISTED: Internal Refurbishment of Timber Cottage
The internal structural alterations and...

OPINION: Three Things Most Structural Engineers Don’t Understand
Many structural engineers make these common...

MMC: Property Developers are Missing an Opportunity to increase their Profits with Volumetric Housing, interview with Craig Colclasure
“in the long-term, MMC can be a large scale...

BOOK REVIEW: Michaelis Boyd Thinking + Living Like an Architect
“Many of our projects are defined by their...