The loft conversion required the most engineering input. The access platforms incorporated new hatches opening down into the third floor below. Many of the flues in the substantial stacks had to be opened up for the installation of flue liners for the new air conditioning units. Access was also improved throughout the various loft spaces…
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Widbury Hill Barn, Ware
The Morton Partnership were appointed to Contract Administrate and develop the construction package for the project once planning had been obtained by Sworders. The barn’s historic features include a mix of straight, arched and ogee braces and peg jointed queen struts, which supported the purlin, which were all incorporated to be exposed within the new…
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Leyland SDM – Bentley House
The project comprised of the complete removal of the 1st floor plate in the existing warehouse building. The existing 1st floor was raised by approximately 1000mm, allowing the introduction of an additional floor below. Furthermore an additional storey was added on top, formed as a steel frame supported on the existing reinforced concrete structure. The…
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116 High Street, Boston
The Morton Partnership initially carried out a structural assessment, providing detailed advice to aid the Conservation Architect on the emergency works to stabilise the structure and help reduce the likelihood of collapse. Following the assessment, The Morton Partnership prepared a full structural scheme to repair and extend the existing building which included extensive timber repair,…
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