Case Study 02
Project Description : Preserve existing structure with collapsed roof, multiple structural wall lesions and partially collapsed first floor, plus, subsequent restoration of the100 year-old structure Final product is 240 sq. mt. two-floor residence and 50 sq. mt. outbuilding restored as rental-producing studio apartment.
Key Steps Undertaken:
- Complete Restoration Project Designed/Developed
- Initial Stabilization of Collapsing Structural Components
- Complete Structural Intervention – Floors, Roof, Walls, Anti-Seismic Foundation
- Materials Recovered for Restoration
- Design of Exterior and Interior Plans
- Use of Environmentally Sound Materials
- Installation of Energy-Efficient Heating and Hot Water Systems
- Interior Design and Materials Selection
- Construction to Finished State
Challenges Encountered/Remedied:
- CHALLENGE – Preserve Unique Architectural Characteristics (Internal and External)
- REMEDY – Comprehensive plan implemented to achieve desired preservation included extensive meter-by-meter photo archiving to ensure key characteristics restored to original form. Materials hand-removed, hand-cleaned and remounted in final phase.
- CHALLENGE – Ensure Anti-seismic Reinforcement of Main Floor in a NON-Visible Manner, While Preserving the Character of the Original construction. – in short, render the entire floor structurally-sound and anti-seismic while showing no visible signs
- REMEDY – Utilized a custom network of steel Micro-piles and Micro-beams that encircled the entire perimeter of the first floor, while being linked to each other by a network of special anchors. The visible wood beams were attached to the network, creating a seamless, traditional look, while all elements of the high-tech structural solution were “hidden” from view.
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