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#TBT to one of our largest projects, which saw us transform a disused office block in Portsmouth into 153 apartments for students. The £11m design-and-build project also required the construction of two ground-floor retail units. Our team enhanced the building’s exterior with a new roof and masonry for the curtain walling system. All windows were replaced with high-specification Schüco windows combined with green glazed panels to bring colour to the scheme. The windows were manufactured using anodised aluminium on the outside to increase durability and improve aesthetics. Following a design recommendation from Vale Southern, a polyester powder was used to coat the inside of the windows, enabling any future repairs to be carried out more easily and cost-effectively. Internally, the new flats include studios with designated study areas, and apartments with en-suite bathrooms. Mechanical and electrical services were installed, plus two lifts. The entrance area was remodelled and shells created for the retail units. https://ow.ly/OBFo50Rp6FW #construction #studentaccommodation #designandbuild #residential

We've recently obtained planning approval for another exciting new build project, this time for clients in Nether Edge, Sheffield. Leila and Chris came to us after they bought a detached bungalow with a beautiful garden in the Nether Edge Conservation area. The existing property was cramped and had a poor relationship to the external space. HEM Architects were tasked with designing a new build home on the same plot. It would have a focus on creating a connection to the garden, providing lots of natural light and delivering fun and excitement. The brief called for a large focal kitchen/living/dining area, snug space, music room and play area. Also Leila and Chris wanted a basketball court, table tennis table and mezzanine, with climbing net and slide. Openings were to be considered to make the most of leafy views, promote access to the garden and welcome sunlight. Whilst also ensuring internal temperatures were controlled. Planning permission has been successfully gained and technical detailing is underway, for an extensive new three storey timber framed home. The property will be highly sustainable and energy efficient. It will be built to Passivhaus standards, and incorporate technologies including solar panels, air-source heat pump and Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR). Distinctive interlocking gabled volumes, clad in timber, zinc and stonework, create a striking yet sensitive contemporary addition to the local area. #betterliving #notesfromasmallpractice #sheffieldarchitect #residentialarchitecture #homedesign #environmentalimpact #lowenergyhome #newbuild #sustainabledesign

Jersey City Approves High Rise at 829 Bergen Avenue A narrow lot in Journal Square that has been home to a vacant building for many years is slated to be revitalized into a new rental complex that will add even more residents to a growing Jersey City neighborhood. The parcel is a narrow lot spanning about 6,800 square feet next to the St. George and St. Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Church. The two-story brick building at the land dates to 1940 and was once home to the Samuel Reynolds Glass Co. despite remaining empty in recent times. Drawn up by Hoboken-based MVMK Architecture + Design, the approved plan calls for the complete demolition of the current structures to be replaced with an 11-story building that will rise 122 feet at the tallest point. The structure will be decidedly modern compared to its surroundings, sporting a tiered design that allows outdoor balcony spaces on select apartments. A total of 77 units will be built within the complex, breaking down as 30 studios, 27 one-bedrooms, 19 two-bedroom units, and a single three-bedroom space. Four of the apartments, or 5% of the total, will be set aside as affordable housing. A resident lounge is included on the first floor of the development, while the top of the structure will feature a 1,500 square foot common roof deck. #jerseycity #realestate #journalsquare #bergen #housing

Damp!!!!! I encountered a lot of damp in this project. A typical Victorian design with a vented subfloor. This was causing a lot of damp patches around the property at base level. Coupled with leaking wooden gutters, yes wooden, causing damp internal walls high up. Gutters replaced, roof repaired and downstairs was treated and fitted out with a damp proof membrane to combat the spread. #propertydevelopment #propertyrefurb #propertyrefurbishment #propertydevelopers #propertydeveloper #propertyinvestors #propertyinvestments #propertyinvestment #norfolk #smallbusiness #building #hmo ##propertyconversions #letsgo #hjhart #hjhartproperty #hull #northeast

5 Houses in 3 Months Name: Point Chevalier Development Scope: Construction of five homes: two 3-bedroom townhouses and three 2 bedroom houses within 12 weeks, starting from the commencement of digger operations, including all civil works to delivering and installing the modules, interior fit out and the site finishings. Weeks to Build: 12 weeks including all civil works Traditional Onsite Construction: 6 months Description: We recently completed a new housing project in Point Chevalier, delivering much-needed residential options in just 12 weeks. This development, featuring five homes constructed using offsite manufacturing techniques, integrates seamlessly with its natural surroundings and provides contemporary living spaces. #HousingDevelopment #ConstructionInnovation #HousingDevelopment #ConstructionInnovation #ModularConstruction #ConstructionTechnology

The adaptive reuse of a 1970s office building and a new apartment building next door could bring lots of housing to the southwest corner of Downtown Long Beach, per an item scheduled for review at an upcoming meeting of the city's Planning Commission. The proposed project from Santa Monica-based Palisades, slated for a site at 400 Oceangate, would transform the interior of an existing 14-story tower into 200 apartments and stack five levels atop an existing parking garage next door to create an additional 75 dwelling units. Apartments in the adaptive reuse component of the project would include studio-, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans ranging from approximately 452 square feet to 1,115 square feet in size. The new construction would have larger one- and two-bedroom dwellings, ranging from 700 to 1,356 square feet in size. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gEVYyPT6

We have yet another finished project in the books! The team did a tremendous job working to complete it! Check out the footage and photos in the video below (taken and created by me)! 😊 SOCO Construction #SOCOConstruction #construction #TogetherWeRise #TheGrand #ProjectCompletion

Finding land for new developments has always been challenging…sometimes commercial property owners are unaware of the development potential for upward extensions. They can be challenging but they often make effective use of existing buildings and land and often create a sustainable form of development with little to no impact on green space. When designed correctly, considering all the constraints, they can bring huge development potential in highly sustainable town and city centre locations. Cannon Clarke Architects assisted a private developer in creating 6 residential flats above a mixed-use setting of ground-floor commercial and first-floor residential which was approved by North Norfolk District Council today. The design retains the mixed-use heritage of the site, complementing the original 1970s architecture, which features a pedestrianised public courtyard and a blend of residential and commercial uses. The new upward development proposal will be clad with vertical architectural boarding with an overall framing of render. The existing brick parapet will be raised to ensure the set-back roof top mass is in proportion to the host building and metal balustrading will form in-board Juliet balconies for the living room areas. The design ensures that no significant overlooking onto neighbouring properties will occur further than at present with the existing first-floor accommodation. When viewing the increased mass of the second-floor extension from street level it is only the roofscapes of the adjacent precinct buildings that are partially obscured. The proposed form being of no greater height than the existing roof crown. If you own commercial property and would like to explore the development potential, our expert team are on hand to assist in maximising your development potential. #Construction #Planning #Architecture #NorthWalsham #NorfolkArchitects

Ever wonder what the difference is between commercial and residential fencing? Oftentimes, residential backyards include slopes. But with modern rackable design, select steel and aluminum systems to accommodate steep grade changes across nearly any landscape (this technology can support commercial fencing too 👌). Commercial fencing enhances security and allows better monitoring of a perimeter. Read everything that sets them apart on the Fortress Blog: https://lnkd.in/g5xfkkAN

Trehel is thrilled to partner with City Tavern and DP3 Architects on this transformational improvement project. The project's scope includes removing “green” exterior panels and the masonry behind them to create a sleek facade. A new steel structure will also create openings filled with new brick, painted Hardie panels, storefront glass, and operable glass doors. In addition, the patio area will be enclosed, and a new canopy will be installed. We look forward to being a part of this revitalization in the heart of evolving downtown Greenville! Check out the recent article in Post & Courier Greenville to learn more: https://loom.ly/gr3meg0. #greenvillesc #improvementproject #urbanization #trehel #citytavern