Structural engineering for the conversion of a 16-storey concrete tower into residential use, involving complex reconfiguration within a constrained urban environment.
Year
2024
Location
London, UK
Client
Confidential
Work type
Structural Design & Assessment
// Overview
The project comprised a detailed structural assessment of an existing reinforced concrete high-rise tower, including development of material testing strategies to verify in-situ properties. Key structural interventions included the design of transfer structures, selective column removals, and vertical extension works to accommodate the proposed residential layout. The scheme required careful coordination between existing and new structural systems.
// The challenge
The primary challenge lay in modifying an existing high-rise structure while maintaining global stability and structural integrity. Altering load paths through column removals and introducing new transfer elements required detailed analysis and sequencing. The project was further constrained by its urban location and proximity to surrounding infrastructure.
// The outcome
A series of efficient and carefully engineered structural interventions were developed, enabling successful conversion of the tower to residential use. The final design balanced structural performance, constructability, and compliance, while maximising the usability of the existing structure.
