RESIDENTIAL HERITAGE

The Conservation and Restoration of Heritage Homes for Present Day Living

Our experts have extensive experience in residential projects varying from large-scale, complex, multi-occupancy, new developments to one-off domestic residences and major extension works. Our teams have developed expert knowledge in the care, repair and adaptation of historic residential buildings and designing new buildings at historically sensitive sites. Whether designing purpose-built dwellings or adapting existing buildings to accommodate domestic life, we balance historical preservation with sensitive adaptation to deliver beautiful homes that cherish classical design and embrace modern-day living. Our pragmatic approach to design means every project must proceed in accordance with its particular set of requirements and imperatives. When working on listed buildings or conservation areas, we aim to respect and retain historical features and supplement them with contemporary interventions, where appropriate. Our team understand the challenges of maximising the potential of heritage residential while working within the tight constraints of an urban environment. We have designed many new basements and roof expansions above and below for fine historic homes in Kensington & Chelsea, Mayfair, Belgravia, Fitzrovia, Westminster and other prominent locations.

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Hampstead Residence, London, UK

Paynes Hay Farm, Braishfield

OVERVIEW

The Paynes Hay Farm project entailed the conservation and re-purposing of this Grade II listed early 18th century farmstead, into a high-end domestic residence.

The complex includes the refurbishment of the Dairy Annex and Coach House into ancillary living areas, adjoining a new build four-bedroom cottage. The historic staddle stone granary has been transformed into a new children’s playroom with retention of all historic features. The pigsty, bull pen and open sided barn have been repurposed into a carport and bat loft. The coach house and hayloft have been partially rebuilt, and a swimming pool added, all the while maintaining the original features and rebuilding in traditional Green Oak framework and weatherboard cladding. The farmhouse was suffering with inappropriate alterations and lack of maintenance. This has now been stabilised and repaired using traditional techniques and matched materials.

PRIMARY ROLE

ByrneLooby provided conservation, civil and structural engineering designs. The Dairy Annex and Coach House were repurposed into additional living areas with a swimming pool. The historic granary was converted into a new children’s playroom, the development sympathetically retained all historic features.

INNOVATION / VALUE ADD

Our team focused on traditional detailing and extensive investigations to maximize the historic fabric and character of the farmstead, while affording and alternative sustainable future. by leading construction with the use of matched materials and techniques, we not only implemented best practices, but also reduced the embodied energy of the project and minimized the carbon footprint Location: Ramsey Capital Value: £8m Project Name: Paynes Hay Farm Country: UK Client: Undisclosed

The King’s Chapel, Sloane Building

OVERVIEW

ByrneLooby London were appointed as the Consulting Structural Engineers, for the redevelopment and conversion of this grade II listed Chapel into two high specification residential properties. The King’s Chapel was built in 1841 and is located on Fulham Road in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.

OUR ROLE

Our ByrneLooby team in London provided Structural engineering advice on the works. This included the addition of an external glass ‘Conservatory’ construction and excavation works for the creation of two separate swimming pools, one at basement level and one at ground level. Along with ‘Plant Rooms’ and ‘Residential Accommodation’ for each of the residential units. Internally, new steel framing achieved 10 metres clear spans for the floors was built inside the shell of the chapel to form the upper level accommodation. Location: London Capital Value: Undisclosed Project Name: The King’s Chapel, Sloane Building Country: UK Client: Undisclosed

Cornwall Gardens

OVERVIEW

Constructed between 1863-1877, this Grade II listed six-storey terraced building located in Cornwall Gardens, South Kensington includes a basement and mansard. The brief awarded to ByrneLooby was to divide the property into six high specification flats with lift access. The aim of the scheme was to develop the property to its highest potential in terms of floor space and finish quality to enhance the revenue of the property. PRIMARY ROLE

The scope of works included replacing the existing shallow mansard with a new steel framed mansard, creating a large open plan fifth floor space with access via a large electronic rooflight to a roof terrace over. The existing reinforced concrete staircase between ground and first was refigured to accommodate additional space under. New open plan spaces throughout the property required detailed design, most notably within the basement under a traditional brick arched entranceway. Repairs including the levelling of floors, improvement of timber joist bearings, provision of noggins and some general brickwork repairs. INNOVATION / VALUE ADD

A new lift shaft was designed to be independent from the floor structure to minimise vibration impacts, thus preserving the structural integrity of the building. Location: London Capital Value: Undisclosed Project Name: Cornwall Gardens Country: UK Client: Undisclosed