Double height extension Design and Build Contractor: Kent Structures Limited Structural Engineer: Gyoury Self Partnership Location: Faversham Project: Double height auditorium The Project This project was a double height extension to the school’s Sixth Form Centre to create a theatre with seating for up to 250 people. The theatre was designed to provide a performance space …
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New commercial building Contractor: ELM Contracts (Contracting) Ltd Architect: Paul Robinson Partnership PRP Location: Great Yarmouth Project: Commercial office space The Project This project was to create an energy-efficient commercial office space for use as a call centre. It was the second time of building with Durisol ICF for the contractor, Elm Contracts (Contracting) Ltd. Durisol …
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A small scale residential housing development Client: Elements Contracting Location: Shoreham-by-Sea Project: Small scale housing development The Project This was a cluster of four new build seafront homes, each individually designed yet sharing a similar modern style. The houses were constructed with Durisol block and finished with a timber cladding. The Challenge The homes were …
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An industrial build to create a retail unit Client: FA Construction Location: Elgin, Moray, Scotland Project: Industrial building The Project This build project was an industrial building which was intended for use as a builder’s merchant. The main frame of the building was made from steel uprights with Durisol ICF as the infill material. The …
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A 300m2 extension of a school building Client: NPS Consultants Location: Braunton Project: School extension The Project This was a 300m2 extension of a community primary school to provide three additional classrooms and a new toilet block. The Challenge As the school is located on a flood plain, the materials used to build the extension …
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LUXURY HOME Client: Hurstmore Services Limited Architect: GD Architects Location: Lymington, Hampshire Project: Demolition of previous dwelling & construction of new build house The Project Hurstmore is in the exciting process of constructing this impressive £1 million new build. Having demolished the original two-storey house on the site, the builders are now creating a stunning, …
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U-Value 0.15 Client: Mr & Mrs Eames Architect: ARC Survey & Design Consultant Builder: Nene Valley Building and Renovations Location: Stamford, near Peterborough Project: Contemporary new build home The Project The client’s brief for this project was a modern contemporary home, that would be sustainable, thermally efficient and cost-effective to construct. Just 15 months on from …
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New build on a sloping site Location: Tamerton Foliot near Plymouth Project: Large detached home The Project This large detached home with integral garage sits on a beautiful site overlooking the River Tamar and the Tamar bridge. Durisol D365 was used for the envelope of the build, including the garage, all with full insulation. Durisol …
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A high specification property development Client: Beau Property Location: Tunbridge Wells Project: House refurbishment and extension The Project Refurbishment of a semi-detached house for sale on the open market. The Challenge Upon purchase by Beau Property, the property was in an extremely poor condition and required a full refurbishment. The client wanted to refurbish and …
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