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Gordon Shrigley Architects Limited

Gordon Shrigley Architects Limited

London, GB

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Project for a mid-terrace three storey roof extension

Disposition of space: Mid-terrace three storey roof extension comprising a series of duplex apartments, loggia balconies and façade remodelling of the existing building. 

Method of construction: Foundations: new structure bears on existing masonry flank walls, internal insitu concrete stair core and façade steel inset columns. External Walls: Concrete block double skin masonry and pre-coloured render. Full height glazed façade supported off twin steel columns at front and rear façade, braced at 6th floor. Floors: engineered steel and timber joists supported off mild steel beams. Roof: zero falls insulated glass reinforced plastic flat roof with wild flower Sedum green roof cassettes. Windows: full height double glazed timber frames with polyester powder coat aluminium external cladding. Staircase: mild steel stringers and balustrade with metal handrail. Heating: wall mounted electric radiators. Ventilation: passive natural convection wind chimney to ventilate single escape staircase with mechanically vented lobbies.

 
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Status: Built
Location: 1A Mentmore Terrace, Hackney, London, United Kingdom.
Firm Role: Architect
Additional Credits: Client: Kanbi & Sons Limited.
Tenure: Private rented. Status: Completed 2018. Area: 900 sqm.
Design Team: Design: Gordon Shrigley architect. Structural Engineer: Fenshaw Design. Approved Building Inspector: Butler & Young. Fire Engineer: Trenton Fire. Thermal Consultant: Sustainable Homes and Gardens. Daylight Consultant: Rights of Light Consulting. Acoustic Engineer: Soundtesting. Health and Safety Consultant: Health & Safety Risk Services. Visualisation: Mother Studios.
Main contractor: Kanbi & Sons Limited.
Principle suppliers and subcontractors: Windows and Curtain Walling: Velfac. Render: Dryvit. Steelwork: London Gates and Railings.