Creation of 2no new flats and renovation of existing one  
   
 
 

66 WEYMOUTH ST, LONDON W1
EXTENDING BLOCK OF FLATS
2 new flats formed using lightweight structure including brick slips on a timber frame. The brickwork seamlessly matches the existing building.

The two new flats were formed in a gap between buildings and had to be light weight as no new structural support could be put in the existing ground floor (where a hairdresser continued trading throughout the project).

The Planners insisted that the facade had to be brick and match the existing.
We used the kevington brick system on a timber frame to keep the build up as light weight as possible.

The studio flats were compact and we used furniture to divide off areas whilst maintaining the overall feeling of space. This made the flats seem much more generous in size.

Service provided; Architects' drawings including planning and tender packages. Area of 3 flats 140m2
 
  Flat 5 - Third floor    
  An existing space completely replanned in order to form a two bedroom and two bathroom flat.
The living room and kitchen were combined to create a very light and airy room.

  Flat 5a - Studio flat    
  A tight studio flat. In order to maximise the space we used furniture to divide off
bed space and the entrance door, maintaining an overall feel of space while
creating private elements.

  Flat 6a - Studio flat    

 

 Flat 6a was a tight compact flat similar to Flat 5a but slightly smaller due to
the mansard slope. The bathroom was formed as a wet room due to the limited space.

 
  Construction process    
 

The main constructional interest was the use of brick slip system on a timber frame.
This is much lighter than traditional masonry so additional structure did not have to
go thorugh the occupied ground floor.
  Brick slips on timber frame - used to reduce the weight of the additional flats. This allowed the ground floor to be kept in occupation during the project The steel frame More of the brick slip system which came
in small easy to handle panels