Following the collapse of an existing retaining wall, Sweet Structures Ltd were tasked with stabilising the bank and design of a new wall replacement. The solution was to use rock anchors to stabilise the bank and enable the wall to be reconstructed safely and prevent future issues.

Sweet Structures Ltd were employed to provide the structural design for a replacement pier in Dittisham. We worked closely with Dart Fabrications to come up with a practical replacement comprising of steel frame supported on concrete foundations.

Sweet Structures Ltd were employed to provide the structural engineering for new steel frame building to house new pavilion and clubhouse for Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club. The building provides modern changing facilities on the ground floor and a large entertaining and social space upstairs with a raised balconies providing views across the new cricket pitches and out to sea. The floating balcony was achieved by being hung from the overhanging roof structure.

The aim of the works were to create a modern feeling, light, open plan living, kitchen and dining room. This was achieved by supporting the original cavity walls on a series of steel beams, which were supported centrally by a circular steel post. This was seamlessly worked into the kitchen layout to create an attractive, practical space.

The project comprised a single storey rear and side extension to create an open plan living room and kitchen diner with utility room. The project included the removal of the external rear wall requiring a steel beam to support the existing structure above.

Creation of additional bedroom in the roof space achieved by adding a rear flat roof dormer. This was achieved structurally using a steel beam at ridge height to support the existing and new roof. A new floor at second floor level was also added to accommodate the required loadings as a habitable room. This was supported on new steel beams at floor level concealed within the eaves. The new dormer was constructed in timber frame.

Cliff Road’s new build project features a two-storey dwelling with a basement. The basement was formed using a reinforced concrete contiguous piled wall, while more traditional masonry and steel construction form the above ground structure with a striking steel balcony offering views of the nearby coastline. The design blends both modern and traditional construction methods with timeless architecture.

The project consisted of transforming an existing slope into a multi-level tiered garden housing an existing pool and featuring curved walls and attractive glass balustrading. Sweet Structures Ltd were employed to design a complex system of retaining walls which enabled the landscaping to tier seamlessly and ensure no unwanted future movement.