Susannah Perry-Greene

The project involved the construction of two new-build houses on land located to the rear of existing residential properties in Richmond. The site presented challenging ground conditions and was contaminated with Japanese Knotweed. A highly efficient and sustainable timber frame construction method was chosen, tailored to accommodate the limited skill set of the already appointed building contractor. The design also featured extensive use of glass screening and glass balustrades throughout,...

This project involved the complete demolition of an existing mews house, followed by the construction of a new, high-specification residence featuring a full basement level and a rear extension. The build presented significant logistical and engineering challenges, particularly in relation to the restricted site access and the complex temporary works required to support excavation and construction activities. One of the primary technical challenges stemmed from poor ground conditions, which...

The structural design adopted for this building was a reinforced concrete frame with solid flat slab and rectangular columns.  The detailing of this contemporary design required a high level of precision in sizing up of the various reinforced concrete elements including all the beams and columns that required to fit within certain dimensions.  The external cladding was formed from insulated blockwork and render and the foundations were designed as a stiff reinforced concrete raft with...