Structural Engineering designs for Beachside Home
Catch House is a two-storey new build home in Seasalter, Kent.
This beachside home has been designed to maximise the sea views and reflect the local historic vernacular. BSF provided structural engineering services for the foundations, retaining elements and superstructure.
Foundation and retaining-wall design
The house, swimming pool and plantroom were built on a reinforced concrete piled raft due to the instability of the existing ground.
The structure between lower-ground and ground-floor levels was constructed using reinforced concrete, with the side walls acting as retaining elements. Further retaining walls were incorporated along the site boundary to retain the surrounding ground.
Structural design and access
The structure from ground-floor to roof level was constructed using a combination of timber and steel.
The main access to the building is provided through a bridge which spans the back courtyard to the parking area.
Project team
- Contractor: Walker Construction
- Architect: Stiff + Trevillion.
Trusted by professionals for more than four decades, BSF Consulting Engineers is an established Structural and Civil Engineering company in the South East.
We have broad experience of structural and civil engineering projects in a variety of sectors, including commercial, private and historical buildings.
