ROOFTOP DEVELOPMENTS
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RESIDENTIAL ROOFTOP DEVELOPMENTS BLOCK M2 ST JOHN STREET & FRIEND STREET
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SPITFIRE BUILDING
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146-162 KILBURN HIGH ROAD
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THE WILLOWS
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COMMERCIAL ROOFTOP DEVELOPMENTS GREAT GUILDFORD BUSINESS SQUARE
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EXMOUTH HOUSE
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EDUCATION ROOFTOP DEVELOPMENTS 16
BRIDGE ACADEMY
HEALTHCARE ROOFTOP DEVELOPMENTS 18
HOBDAY BUILDING
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IT’S TIME TO LOOK UP A rooftop development (RTD) is simply the process of extending pre-existing properties vertically. Carrying out projects such as this are often logistically and technically challenging - that’s why experience counts, something which Kind & Co have in abundance, and to showcase our experience we have produced this brochure. At Kind & Co, we have been working on rooftop developments for many years, with one of our first RTD’s reaching completion in May 2004. Since then, we have completed close to £50m worth of vertical airspace developments using modern construction methods and new building systems and materials. We are confident working at height. Delivering multiple forms of end users’ developments within the residential, commercial, health, and education sectors. This brochure details the RTD’s we have been working on over the last decade. We are proud of our long-standing expertise delivering such projects that provide our clients with a practical solution to maximising their real estate potential and enhancing the capacity of their building to meet the demand for more space. As you will see, at Kind & Co these developments are more than just an extension. We investigate the structural integrity of the whole building and repair and renovate where needed. With over 75 years in the industry, delivering new build, refurbished and extended properties across London and the South East, our team have the necessary skills and experience required to help you look up and build up!
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BLOCK M2 ST JOHN STREET & FRIEND STREET
346-348 St John Street & 2-4 Friend Street, EC1V 7NS
Completed: August 2020
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A recent development, at Block M2 St John Street & Friend Street saw the addition of one extra floor and a Welsh slate mansard roof. This Georgian building required a new façade which Kind & Co accomplished after some re-design. We incorporated full stock bricks rather than having brick slips - which were originally proposed. We re-clad the façade and rendered complete with ashlars, railings and lead dormers. It also included the installation of new windows. This RTD created new homes for elder residents, whilst the lower floors remained fully occupied as required by the client. We successfully achieved this to great effect and delivered a quality extension that exceeded the clients original aspirations. 020 8539 6923
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SPITFIRE BUILDING
61-71 Collier Street, London, N1 9BE
Completed: July 2015 Extension to go here
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Additional floor from front elevation
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Structural propping of existing structure
Temporary roof to existing structure
Completed rear extension with additional floors
In 2015, we completely converted, refurbished and vertically extended an existing four-storey commercial property to create eight high-quality residential apartments for the private market. This involved a two-storey extension placed on a hot-rolled steel grillage, infilled with light gauge steel wall and roof. The commercial units below were completely refurbished for a high-tech end user during the RTD period.
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146-162 KILBURN HIGH ROAD 146-162 Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, London, NW6 4JD
Completed: February 2012 Rear of property before
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Rear of property after
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Gables to be removed
Gables removed & RTD just visible above
Roof patio
Shared courtyard
Our project on Kilburn High Road in London saw the addition of two additional residential storeys, which provided an impressive 32 new homes and a courtyard for shared and private ownership (six of the flats for social housing and 14 low-cost flats). This involved a complete remodelling of the ground floor retail units, basement works and the remodelling and reconstruction of the upper floors. A lightweight gauge steel frame was used for the RTD, with the original façade being retained and supported. 020 8539 6923
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THE WILLOWS
The Willows Centre, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0RA
Completed: December 2008
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This RTD in Essex saw a two-storey extension above a retail centre that was able to remain active throughout the build. Using a hot-rolled steel frame with light gauge steel infills, 16 new flats were created and eight flats converted for the private property market.
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GREAT GUILDFORD BUSINESS SQUARE
30 Great Guildford Street, Southwark, London, SE1 0HS
Completed: January 2015
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Cranked roof beam
Stack columns in preparation for new floor
Extensive scaffolding
Steel frame erection
External walls & glazing
This extensive project in Central London saw the construction of a two-storey RTD (3600m2) above an existing commercial space; the offices were able to remain fully operational throughout. This included structural works, a steel frame RTD with ETFE roof, extensive remodelling and refurbishment of the existing building. It included complete window replacement, cladding repairs to the exterior walls, and the installation of a new entranceway, reception, external walkways and a courtyard. 020 8539 6923
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EXMOUTH HOUSE
Exmouth Market, Pine Street, Clerkenwell, London, EC1R 0JH
Completed: November 2013 Air space pipe for development
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Steel grillage system
Super structure
Glazing finish
External view
Roof extension from front elevation
Glazing detail
This RTD saw the addition of a sixth floor commercial office space, which was carried out using a steel grillage frame and included the installation of floor-to-ceiling windows and a new ETFE roof. The offices below were able to remain fully operational throughout. This was more than just an extension and involved various demolition, alterations and structural works, plus cladding to the external walls and a complete refurbishment of the central atrium. 020 8539 6923
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BRIDGE ACADEMY
Laburnham Street, Hackney, London, E2 8BA
Completed: September 2013
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Internal roof detail
External staircase to RTD
New balcony
In 2013, our project in Hackney, London, formed a new Sixth Form teaching space and access stairway that was constructed from hot-rolled steel with glazed infill. Despite the restrictive working, as the development is adjacent to a canal and the fact that the RTD was carried out whilst the school was fully operational - with over 900 students and teaching staff at the facility, we were able to vertically extend the existing building with glass and wood finishes and install electronically controlled environment-sensitive lighting.
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HOBDAY BUILDING
Royal Veterinary College, Royal College Street, London, NW1 0TU
Completed: May 2004
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One of our first RTDs was the Hobday Building, which consisted of a two-storey extension to form new teaching laboratories, office accommodation and roof area. Plus there were extensive M&E alterations and the installation of a new lift shaft and pit. Hot-rolled steel was used and speed deck intermediate floors with a pre-clad insulated external skin and block inner skin for this RTD.
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Bridge House 530 High Road Leytonstone London E11 3EQ Gemma Gallagher Tel: 020 8988 7053 Email: gemma.gallagher@kind-build.com
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