Keston Park House Conversion
A substantial renovation and enlargement of the existing property was undertaken. Due to the size of the project it was completed in two phases, allowing the owner and his family to live in the first phase while the second phase was being completed.
The works required many different alterations to the property, but structurally the most challenging was the new kitchen. A clear span open spaced room, 13m x 9m, was required to be inserted into the rear of the house. The rear corner of the house was to be propped, and steelwork inserted to achieve the space. This provided the open for the expanse of folding sliding doors.
Control of deflections and movement to prevent cracking above was the main concern. Croft Structural Engineers Ltd proposed an innovative jacking system that loaded the steel frame. This allowed the weight of the building to be transferred onto the steelwork without cracking the masonry.
Architect: Open Architecture
Contractor: ME Services
Site by Greyhare Design