The building had developed serious defects affecting support to balconies and the stability of the front facade. The defects mainly arose from failure to adequately maintain the fabric of the building over a number of years.
We prepared a detailed structural scheme, including temporary works proposals, to enable the balconies to be properly supported and for the replacement of the brick mullions and lintols at the lower floor levels.

KMASS received a full appointment (Architectural Design, Planning Permission, Building regulations approval, Party Wall Matters & Contract administration) for the complete design of a retro-fit basement.
The client was a Developer and wished to add value to the property and complete the works to a very tight timescale. By working closely with the Builder both objectives were achieved.

KMASS were engaged to prepare the structural design of a large extension to this detached house in Surrey.

KMASS were engaged to prepare the detailed Architectural & building design for this modern block of flats in Barking, East London.

KMASS were engaged by the specialist cladding contractor to coordinate the structural fixing of the extensive cladding system to the building.

KMASS were extensively involved in the design of this unusual pair of four semi-detached houses in north London.

The infill and sloping site posed significant challenges for KMASS and also for the Architect. Planning restrictions controlled the profile and shape of the buildings and the height above existing ground level was severely restricted so as to minimise the impact of the development on the surrounding properties.

All four houses comprise very open plan and spacious accommodation with basement lightwells and sunken gardens.

We were instructed by the owner to provide a full service (Architectural design, planning Permission, Building regulation approval, Structural design, Party Wall matters and Contract Administration).
The property was located on a very congested road in Hampstead, London NW3, and the site provided very little access or storage area for the Builder. The client wished to remain in residence during the build.
Our design took account of these factors and by working closely with the contractor the job was completed within a 4 month contract period.