Residential Development3 Dwellings, Launceston
We were commissioned to undertake foundation designs and subsequent steelwork designs for dwellings on an old quarry site in Launceston.
Project Overview
The Home Engineers (SW) were commissioned to provide the structural design for three new dwellings constructed on a former quarry site in Launceston.
The project required carefully engineered foundations to address the site’s challenging ground conditions, followed by structural steelwork designs to support the architectural ambition of open plan living.
Residential Development – New Build Dwellings
Graeme Barclay (Architect), The Home Engineers (Structural)
Project Challenges
Developing on an old quarry site introduced significant geotechnical and structural challenges.
The foundations needed to be designed to work with variable ground conditions while also accommodating retaining requirements.
At the same time, the superstructure had to deliver large open plan spaces without compromising stability or performance.
The Solution
We developed foundation designs comprising engineering fill, reinforced cavity fill masonry retaining walls, basement slabs, strip foundations, and a pier and beam arrangement.
This combination provided stability and addressed the ground risks associated with building on a quarry site.
Following the foundation works, we designed the structural steelwork required to support both floor and roof loadings.
This approach allowed the creation of generous open plan floor spaces, delivering flexibility and light-filled interiors while ensuring robust structural performance.
The Outcome
The project successfully delivered three new dwellings on a challenging brownfield site.
Our structural designs provided both safe and efficient foundations and the superstructure support necessary to meet the client and architect’s aspirations for modern, open plan living.
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