ESTATES AND COUNTRY HOMES

Estates & Country Homes

Preserving Timeless Heritage - Estates and Country Homes

Our award-winning, multi-disciplinary practice has over 50 years experience advising historic building owners, architects, engineers and developers on the conservation and adaptation of heritage buildings and landscapes to international bestpractice standards. Our aim is to breathe new life into country homes and estates. Restoration and regeneration of country homes and estates often present structural challenges and require extensive repair works spanning many different areas, including foundations, walls, historic masonry, stairways, turrets, metal piling, steel frames, ornamental stonework, intricate scaffolding and supporting structures. Our conservation engineering consultants treat each conservation and restoration project individually. Our project portfolio expresses the artisan services we deliver, defined by detailed research, care and precise attention to detail.

Halton House, Aylesbury, UK

Coombe Place, Lewes, UK

Langley Park House Hotel

OVERVIEW

Built in 1755, Langley Park House is a Grade II* listed 18th Century house and estate surrounded by grounds landscaped by Capability Brown. The house was built as a private residence for the third Duke of Marlborough, and remained as a private family residence until the Second World War, during which time the park and buildings were requisitioned for use by the Home Guard and as a billet for Polish soldiers. The recent project has seen the house and estate transformed into a luxury 5-star hotel which features eight treatment rooms, a fitness centre and a restaurant and bar.

PRIMARY ROLE

The ByrneLooby team of expert engineers in London provided full structural engineering and conservation design for this impressive project. We worked with Brookfield Multiplex and Gibberd Architects on the renewal, renovation, and conversion of the building from its most recent use as offices, to a luxury 5-star hotel. The scheme also involved a new below-ground spa facility redesignation of the Grade II Winter Garden as a function venue. The new spa building is completely hidden beneath the car park and landscaping, and connected to the main house and winter gardens below ground.

INNOVATION / VALUE ADD

Introducing a large below ground spa complex alongside the listed building in proximity to the lake was technically challenging requiring intricate coordination with our temporary works and geotechnical teams. Thorough investigations enabled a complete picture of parameters through the design and construction phases. This minimised the temporary works, allowing a clearer / safer site and reduced impact on the heritage. This co-ordinated approach was extended through consultation with stakeholders allowing our environmental team to address contamination concerns and our water team to mitigate proximity issues with the lake. We pride ourselves in the ability to draw upon not just a range of skillsets but the drive and flexibility to problem-solve outside of the technical parameters. Location: Buckinghamshire Capital Value: £30m Project Name: Langley Park House Hotel Country: UK Client: Arab Investments