Residential Conversion: Pool Room & Gym
Transforming a bungalow into a modern pool room and gymnasium. Briar Close
Project Overview
We provided the structural design for the conversion of a bungalow into a pool room and gymnasium. The pool room and gymnasium were then connected to the main dwelling with a glazed link.
We provided the design for a local steel frame to satisfy lateral stability requirements for the glazed link. It was imperative for us to work closely with the Architect and glazing manufacturer on this project, to ensure the detailing was accurate and the desired aesthetics were achieved.
We also co-ordinated our structural designs with the swimming pool designer to achieve a fully coherent design.
Residential Conversion.
Architect, Glazing Manufacturer, Swimming Pool Designer, The Home Engineers.
Project Challenges
The challenge lay in converting an existing bungalow into a pool room and gym while linking the new structure back to the original dwelling.
The addition of the glazed link introduced specific structural demands, particularly around stability and connection detailing, while the pool installation required specialist coordination.
The project required us to provide stability for the glazed link, to ensure the architectural detailing met the client’s vision, and to align our work with the pool designer’s requirements for a safe and functional design.
The Solution
To address these challenges, we developed a local steel frame that provided the necessary lateral stability for the glazed link without compromising the desired transparency and lightness.
Close collaboration with the Architect and glazing manufacturer allowed us to refine the detailing so that the structure enhanced rather than distracted from the overall aesthetic.
At the same time, we coordinated our design work with the swimming pool designer to ensure that every element from the structure to the pool installation was fully integrated into a coherent package.
The Outcome
The result is a successful transformation of a traditional bungalow into a contemporary leisure space that incorporates a pool room, gymnasium, and glazed link connection to the main dwelling.
Our structural solutions provided stability and buildability while respecting the architectural intent, delivering a coherent design that meets both functional and aesthetic goals.