The existing building is an Edwardian mansion with large garden located in leafy Hampstead. The property is the administrative head office for Maria Montessori in the UK and originally a school building, established in 1965. We were commissioned to complete a feasibility study with intrusive investigations for remodelling of the existing classrooms and offices to … Read more
A new build two storey load bearing masonry building with ground bearing insitu concrete ground floor, precast concrete first floor, diaphragm roof and mass concrete strip foundations. The structure was designed as class 2B over two storeys to meet requirements of Part A3 of the Building Regulations for educational buildings. (Pre-PSL).
The proposed three storey building included three teaching wings, double height Library space, Sports Hall, Main Hall, Activity Studio and Drama Studio. The adopted structural framing to the main building for ease of construction was steelwork with precast flooring. For improved aesthetics, Cross Laminated Timber panelling with Glue Laminated timber beams were used for the … Read more
A new build two storey load bearing masonry building with ground bearing insitu concrete ground floor, precast concrete first floor, diaphragm roof and mass concrete strip foundations. The structure was designed as class 2B over two storeys to meet requirements of Part A3 of the Building Regulations for educational buildings. (Pre-PSL).
We were commissioned to carry out a study and provide advice in connection with removal of separating walls within the existing four storey Lowery Centre building, and the impact of those works on overall building stability.
PSL Engineers worked closely with local sculptor Owen Bullet and architect Smith & Newton to assist with this local Waltham Forest community project. The design comprised a 6m diameter earth circle surrounded by tall tapered carved wooden posts embedded in to the subsoil. The space was further enhanced by a number of roughly hewn wooden … Read more