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Leinster Mews

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:18:20 GMT

Bayswater, Historic Building Renovation, Roof Extension and Addition of Basement

MSJ recently provided a full architectural, structural and party wall service for the renovation and extension of a cottage in historic Mews in Bayswater. As a valuable asset, the traditional character and appearance were carefully preserved by preventing insensitive alterations and needless demolition.

The original Mews was a small and simple building whose character was essential to preserve. With addition of the roof extension and a full basement the property was converted to modern and spacious accommodation in a heart of London. Although modest in size this it captures the complexity of construction on a historic building in a tight urban environment.

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Norfolk Cottage

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:31:41 GMT

Norfolk, Historic Building, Remodelling, Renovation, and Extension

MSJ provided a full architectural, structural and party wall service for the renovation and extension of this historic cottage in Norfolk.

Leo Cottage, a 300 year old cottage, was reconfigured and converted into a comfortable holiday home; in full keeping with Norfolk’s architecture but cognisant of its sensitive rural location.

Against this backdrop, MSJ delivered a dynamic and innovative building, interspersing the walls of restored original chalk with new cedar and flint, all sliced out with sharp windows and doors frames, covered by the reassuring hat of Norfolk pantiles. Fitted with modern services and rooted into its surroundings, it re-emerged as a warm and cosy but robust home, well suited for its often harsh surroundings.

Leo Chris Taylor

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Temporary Structures

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:17:05 GMT

Temporary Structures

MSJ’s was set up as a structural engineering consultancy in 1994, to deliver structural engineering design solutions for private and commercial sector on small and medium building projects, up to £5m in value.

This includes the design of permanent structures, the design of temporary structures as well as consultancy on demolition of existing structures.

For Temporary Works designs, we design and size up all the temporary structural supports, including for their tying, propping and stabilising. Then we provide a sequence of events and operations to guide you through the construction process.

The process is similar but reversed for demolition consultancy. Providing you follow our specifications to the letter and not deviate, your works will be safe. Currently led by a RIBA Chartered Architect and MIStructE MICE Chartered Structural Engineer, our practice offers a multi-disciplinary expertise under one roof, specialising in all aspects of design, alterations and defect remediation of a building fabric, “the envelope”.

With more than 30 years of experience in providing Structural Engineering and Architectural solutions and more than 20 years of experience in providing Party Wall Advisory Service, we are a best placed practice to assist you if your construction project is faced with a problem that is stopping the works on a project or leading towards excessive costs, as a result of reliance on suboptimal technical specifications or adverse party wall constraints.

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Wicklow Street

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:31:43 GMT

Kings Cross, Wicklow Street, New Build House

Kings Cross, New Build Home

MSJ provided a full architectural, structural and party wall service for the new build, complicated infill site in Camden.

New build two storey detached single family dwelling with a basement. The Client bought the site with an unlawfully built section of the basement. The site is infill site between grade II listed building (6 storey block of flats) and 19 ^th century terrace of four storey dwellings. The site is also within a conservation area. Modern approach was a right fit to create compact detached house in historic heart of Kings Cross.

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Dover House

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 16:31:44 GMT

Waterloo Extension, Remodelling and Renovation of Historic Building

MSJ provided a full architectural and structural service for the Developer/Contractor Client as a part of a team. The scheme included extensions, basement excavation and conversion of offices into 17 flats, a gym and a supermarket. The building was of great historic importance so preservation, conservation and innovation was our approach. This project required regular site inspections to assess the existing structures and deliver fast solutions for the team.

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Albert Bridge Road

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 16:31:45 GMT

Chelsea, Extension and Renovation

MSJ provided full architectural and structural service for the renovation and extension of the five storey single family house in Battersea for a Private Client. We worked collaboratively with Clients interior designer.

The five storey single family house with a basement was fully refurbished and remodelled including creation of the roof terrace.

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Elms Crescent

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:31:47 GMT

Balham, Remodelling, Renovation, Extension and Basement

MSJ provided full architectural and structural service for the renovation and extensions and full basement for a three storey family house. The roof addition and full basement extension transformed this Victorian terraced house into modern, spacious and light family house.

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Cherrywood Close

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:41:51 GMT

Kingston upon Thames, Extension and Renovation

MSJ provided a full architectural, structural and party wall service for the renovation and extension of the corner property within the Conservation area.

The Clients approached MSJ after unsuccessful application to extend the property. MSJ approach was to research and understand the contribution this modest, modern property to the Conservation area setting. Our proposal was simple and measured and it was approved later built without difficulties.

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Colnbrook Road

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:57:16 GMT

Southwark, Block of Flats, Remodelling, Extension and Renovation

MSJ provided a full architectural, structural and party wall service for the change of use, renovation and extension of the end of terrace property within a Conservation area for Developer Client.

Property was located in the heart of the SE1 area of London, one part was modern and the partially derelict historic part was built between 1880 and 1910, historically used as a workshop.

The property was situated within the Conservation Area, adjoining the historically important Victorian terrace. The design called for a deep research of the character of historic setting and neighbourhood which resulted in sensitive proposal to the exterior and remodelling interior to create open-plan, split level apartments. The property was successfully converted into 5 modern apartments.

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Salcott Road

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:08:40 GMT

Wandsworth, Extension and Renovation

MSJ provided a full architectural, structural and party wall service for the renovation and extension of semi detached Victorian property within Conservation area.

After successful planning application for roof extension and rear kitchen extension, MSJ provided full construction drawings and administered contract for the Client. Here the timing was very important so the full advantage of MSJ’s integrated architect/structural engineer/party wall services together with choosing right Contractor for the job was essential to meet Client’s deadlines.

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Old Brompton Road

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:04:33 GMT

South Kensington, Old Brompton Road Historic Building, Renovation and Extension

MSJ part of the Developer Client Team providing feasibility study, planning application and Clients brief for a Design and Build procurement. The proposals included change of use from HMO into residential, renovation/remodelling of existing building, including an infill extension into the adjacent building and addition of mansard roof extension including balconies at the rear. We worked closely with Conservation Officer and Clients interior design team to successful planning approval for 17 luxury apartments.

After the Planning Permission was received, we were part of Client’s team to prepare the Brief for the Design and Build contractor. This included full assessment of the buildings fabric and structural proposal.

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Chalcott Gardens

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:13:38 GMT

Belsize Park, Extension, Remodelling and Renovation of Historic Building

MSJ provided a full architectural, structural and party wall service for the renovation and extension of terraced, historically important property within Belsize conservation area.

After successful planning application for rear kitchen extension and remodelling to join two separate flat into spacious split-level apartment with first floor balcony, MSJ worked with Clients Contractor closely to deliver construction drawings as the speed of delivery was important for the Client.

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Structural Surveys

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 09:29:41 GMT

Structural Surveys

MSJ have more than 30 years of experience acting as Consulting Structural Engineers in London and the surrounding areas. We are a niche multi-disciplinary practice specialising in design, alterations and defect remediation of a building fabric. Led by a RIBA Chartered Architect and MIStructE MICE Chartered Structural Engineer, our practice combines the expertise of both disciplines under one roof, offering a comprehensive range of architectural and structural engineering design services, in addition to providing structural surveys and services relating to party wall matters, on a wide variety of small to medium size projects.

When purchasing a new home or planning any renovations, one of the most important steps is to understand the condition of the property and particularly its structural integrity. A Structural Engineer’s assessment is one of the essential detailed inspections of a property’s structure, which helps to identify any potential problems or issues that could be costly to repair.

The circumstances that could give rise to a requirement for such investigation are for example:

• A Building Surveyor carrying out a Level 2 or Level 3 Survey during a purchase process detects structural issues.

• A buyer is concerned about a defect and might not have commissioned a surveyor’s report.

• A vendor or estate agent becomes aware of a potential defect during the purchasing process and wants more information.

• A homeowner is worried about cracks or other defects in their property, such as sloping floors or ceilings or roof surfaces or distorted door or windows frames etc

We offer two general levels of Structural Engineering inspections and reporting;

First one is Structural Engineer’s Specific Issue Report

When there is identified a localised structural issue, such as a single crack in a wall or perhaps a bulging wall, we recommended that our Structural Engineer’s Specific Issue Inspection (SESI) is commissioned.

The Structural Engineer’s Specific Issue Report is suitable for your property if you believe that the rest of the property is sound, but you have concerns about one aspect, such as:

• A seemingly isolated crack in a specific location such as a bay window or other openings.

• Bulging wall.

• Sagging floor joists or roof timbers.

• A Building Regulations issue, such as review of a historical removal of a chimney breast or a wall, often without certification paperwork.

• Proximity of a tree, where clay soils are typical foundations strata and subsidence is a threat.

• Drainage proximity or failure, which could also cause subsidence.

The survey report goes into a similar level of detail as a general RICS Building Survey but it only covers a particular area of concern.

Our Fees for this level of service start at £800 + VAT.

Second type of survey we offer is a Structural Engineer’s General Inspection Report. We recommend that our Structural Engineer’s General Inspection Report is commissioned if there are present multiple cracks or similar general concerns regarding distortions throughout the property.

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Party Wall

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:00:49 GMT

The Party Wall etc. Act 1996 provides a legal framework in England and Wales for preventing and resolving disputes between neighbouring property owners when building works are planned.

To initiate the procedure, a "building owner" must give formal written notice to "adjoining owners" about their intentions to carry out work to a party wall, party structure, or excavation near a neighbouring property.

If the neighbours do not agree, the Act provides a dispute resolution process , including the involvement of party wall surveyors .

Tips for Building Owners:

If you are planning to carry out building works on your property that might be covered by the Party Wall Act you will be designated as a Building Owner. We would recommend that before work starts you have your plans checked by a suitably qualified and experienced party wall surveyor. This proactive approach would allow you, the Building Owner, to understand the implications of proposed works under the Party Wall etc Act 1996 and manage adequately the risks and liabilities.

We can advise at pre-planning or pre-building stages on what issues are likely to be affected by the Party Wall Act, including advices on the strategic approach for dealing with neighbouring properties.

As a Building Owner you must inform your neighbours prior to any works starting, if you intend to:

- Build on or at the boundary of your two properties, for example removing a garden fence and replacing with solid wall

- Work on an existing party wall or party structure, for example cutting into a party wall to insert beams or flashing or perhaps lowering, or raising the height of a party wall or removing a chimney breast that is connected to a party wall.

- Excavate below and near to the foundation level of their building or structure, for example creating a half-basement or full basement.

- Then you must serve a written Notice to your adjoining owner(s) to inform them of your intentions.

You do not need to inform your neighbour about minor works, such as plastering, adding or replacing electrical wiring or sockets, and drilling the wall to put up shelves or cabinets.

Your neighbour can’t prevent you from making changes to your property that are within the law. However, they can affect how and when your works are carried out.

With our extensive in-house experience in architecture and structural engineering, we are often able to identify and mitigate potential physical and construction issues which can help the party wall negotiations as well as the work that follows to proceed efficiently and in a timely manner.

If you need guidance on whether the Act applies to the work you are planning please send us the plans. We will check the proposed work and clarify whether it comes within the scope of the Act.

For more information on the Party Wall process for Building Owners, check our FAQ section below.

Tips for Adjoining Owners:

If you are an owner of the property which adjoins a property on which works are being proposed, you are defined as an Adjoining Owner. We can advise you as the Adjoining Owner on what to expect and how your property should be protected during proposed works.

The building owner planning to undertake work must comply with the provisions of the Party Wall Act. Whatever the extent of work, if it affects a shared structure the Party Wall Act provides important rights and protections for neighbours affected by such building works.

What Party Wall rights does an Adjoining Owner have?

Under the Act an Adjoining Owner has the right to:

- Appoint a surveyor to resolve any dispute.

- Require reasonable necessary measures to be taken to protect their property from damage and for their security.

- Not to endure any unnecessary inconvenience.

- Be compensated for loss or damage caused by building works.

- Request security for expenses before work starts under the Act. This is to guard against any potential loss, such as if works are not completed for instance.

This also includes the duty placed upon the Building Owner to notify you in advance of work starting. Restrictions can be imposed on when noisy works are undertaken. The Act also provides a mechanism for resolving disputes if damage occurs for instance.

For more information on how to protect your property and manage any impact from neighbouring building works as an Adjoining Owner, check our FAQ section below.

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Roehampton, Roadean

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 13:03:05 GMT

Roadean Crescent

Roehampton, Renovation and Roof Extension

MSJ provided a full architectural, structural and contract administration of full renovation roof extension and of detached property within Conservation area.

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Lonsdale Square

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 12:18:19 GMT

Islington, Renovation, Extension and Garden Design

MSJ provided a full architectural, structural and party wall service for the renovation and closing up existing small light well, including garden design to a Grade II listed building.

The renovation proposals to the listed building were carried out sensibly and in close discussions with the Conservation Officer. Frameless glass enclosure was chosen to enclose the lightwell in order to minimise the impact of extension on the historic fabric. Choice of materials was important to compliment the building and add additional layer to this important historic setting.

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Civil Structural Engineering - Process

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 16:22:10 GMT

Structural Engineering

Process

MSJ offers a full range of structural services and in relation to building projects we generally follow the RIBA Plan of Work which we have adapted into the 5-step guide set out here. We can tailor our services to suit the specific needs of your project and whilst our preferred approach is to see projects through from inception to completion, we’re happy to be flexible and clients can choose to take some or all our services.

For example, you may have already appointed an architect and other consultants. As a general rule, we can step in or out of your project at any point of its process.

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Milner Road

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:24:53 GMT

Kingston, Remodelling and Extension

MSJ provided a full architectural, structural and party wall service for the renovation and extension of semi detached Edwardian property adjacent to conservation area.

The property was in derelict state and needed refurbishment, remodelling and extensions to create a modern house. Permitted development route was chosen for this property as the extensions satisfied the planning requirements and also the proposal created just the right fit for the Clients needs.

The speed of delivery was important and also avoiding overdesign on the site, keeping the historic character and adding modern layer to the house was at the core of our approach. Combined service allow us to move fast through the planning and building phases meeting the Clients expectations.

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Burghley Road

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 12:30:28 GMT

Wimbledon, Renovation and Extension

MSJ provided a full architectural, structural and party wall service for the renovation and side extension of detached property within Conservation area.

The property was remodelled and extended to create spacious family room and kitchen. The extension fitted seamlessly to the existing building, creating flexible space for modern family leaving.

As the proposal was fairly straight forward, technical specifications were developed during planning stages which allowed the Client to engage with builders early in the process, thus resulting in an efficient delivery of building project.

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Surbiton , Electric Parade

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:35:42 GMT

Surbiton , Electric Parade

Renovation and Extension and Basement

MSJ provided a full architectural, structural and party wall service for the renovation and side extension of light industrial warehouse within Conservation area.

The property was fully refurbished and converted into a two separate commercial units. The intention was a preserve and enhance the historic character of the warehouse creating modern offices to rent.

Currently MSJ are working on the proposal for planning submission for the roof extension and remodelling to create additional self contained residential apartment. MSJs proposals are including for MMB considerations and modular factory made sections of the new accommodation that will be assembled on site to minimise disruption of offices below.

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Outbuildings, Various

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:41:17 GMT

Outbuildings, Various

MSJ has designed numerous garden offices, some even with basements, appearing modest above the ground whiles creating alternative additional office space, play rooms, studios with garden .

This type of small buildings have to nest within the garden and with envelope properly specified so that usage can be throughout the seasons.

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The Waren

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:44:29 GMT

Bromley, Renovation and Extension

MSJ provided a full architectural, structural and party wall service for the renovation and extension of detached house.

After successful planning application for full refurbishment and remodelling, including extensions, MSJ provided building regulation drawings, showing compliance, for the Client Contractor to built.

A few site visits were required mainly to access the existing conditions.

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Kempsford Gardens

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:39:44 GMT

Earls Court, Remodelling, Extension, Basement

MSJ provided a full architectural, structural and party wall service for the renovation, remodelling extension and full basement of semi detached Victorian property within Conservation area.

After successful planning application for mansard roof extension and basement extension we provided full construction drawings and administered contract for the Client.

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Redesdale Road N1

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:02:16 GMT

A project of adjustment to the existing rear extension enclosure of this Victorian property in North London. The Clients desired to have as much light introduced into the property as possible and to that end a fully glazed corner frame was proposed.

This necessitated structural alterations within the property. MSJ developed the design of the permanent structures as well as a fully detailed sequence of construction events and temporary propping for the construction works of primary structural elements of the build. The value of the work project was £0.3 million and the architect was Workshop Architects.

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Bassett Road W11

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:12:41 GMT

This project was a full refurbishment of the large semi detached property in Notting Hill W11, which included four stories of accommodation. Due to complete deterioration of existing internal structures, the entire building structure was recreated with steel framing.

Externally, an extension was added to the lower ground floor. The end result was a truly beautiful residence. MSJ provided services of structural engineering design. The contract value was £1.5 million and the Architect was Gebler Tooth Associates.

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Lonsdale Road W11

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:16:48 GMT

This project featured a two storey garden studio and gym, as a part of a larger extension and alteration of a substantial Victorian property in Notting Hill. Due to proximity of trees, the basement portion of the studio was constructed using contiguous piles and the above ground structure was specified to have only one structural column.

MSJ designed all permanent structures as well as a fully detailed sequence of construction events and temporary propping for the construction works of the build, including for a temporary ramped bridge which allowed the contractor to drive his excavators and piling rigs over the ground floor extension to the main house. The value of the garden studio part of the project alone was £0.6 million and the architect was Workshop Architects.

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Leeke Street WC1X

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:19:16 GMT

This project was a refurbishment of an existing three story commercial property in Kings Cross WC1. This included creation of an internal lift. As it happens the lift was to be placed at the most structurally crucial location.

This resulted in a requirement that the existing principal structures were removed. MSJ were employed as a structural engineering consultant as well as the temporary works engineer. MSJ developed the design of the permanent structures as well as a fully detailed sequence of construction events and temporary propping for the construction works of primary structural elements of the build. The project value was £1.5 million in the Architect was Tim Bushey Associates.

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Dean Street w1

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:21:13 GMT

A refurbishment of a six storey hotel in Soho, Central London. Part of the structural engineering task was a removal of great deal of existing internal loading structures at the two lowest levels. The structural solutions were developed around attempts to utilise whatever existing structures were found on the site; to that several very long existing steel beams which were to be relieved of their original columns, were plated with further structurally connected beams underneath, and another set of steel beams was topped with concrete flange converting those beams into composite structures and thus enhancing their strengths significantly.

Furthermore, throughout the project large pockets of badly deteriorated brickwork were found, given to the property was over 100 years old and all the existing fireplaces and chimney floors having been utilised through the years. In the end, the project was a pleasing and successful hotel. MSJ provided services of structural engineering design. The project value was £2.7 million and Architect was Gebler Tooth Associates.

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Chiswick

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:24:13 GMT

High Road House, a commercial project where a terrace of a mixture of commercial and residential properties were converted into a highly popular Brasserie, Member's Club, and a Hotel. The works included creation of basement and infilling the site with rear basement and ground floor extensions.

Additionally a significant portion of principal structural elements at lower levels were to be removed, which was accommodated by means of creation of new permanent replacement structures in concrete and steel work framing. The project was a success and is still a frequently visited West London social hub. The contract value was £2.0 million and the Client was Soho House Group. MSJ provided structural engineering design.

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Electric Cinema

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:27:12 GMT

Surbiton , Remodelling, Renovation and Roof extension

MSJ provided a full architectural, structural and party wall service for the renovation and remodelling of the light industrial building. The property was fully refurbished and converted into a two separate commercial units. The intention was a preserve and enhance the historic character of the warehouse creating modern offices to rent. Currently MSJ are working on the proposal for planning submission for the roof extension and remodelling to create additional self contained residential apartment. MSJs proposals are including for MMB considerations and modular factory made sections of the new accommodation that will be assembled on site to minimise disruption of offices below.

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Wapping High Street

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 15:33:08 GMT

Wapping High Street

Wapping High Street project was a development and conversion of an old warehouse in Wapping, East London. As the works entered exploration stages, it was discovered that the existing foundations were wholly inadequate for the proposed reconfiguration. Due to the lack of external access for construction purposes, as well as extremely complex layering of the underlying foundation strata, the whole building was a resupported on piled reinforced concrete raft slab which had to be hit-and-miss toothed into the perimeter walls.

Piling works were economised by using varying diameter piles and various sleeving techniques which were required to accommodate the changing underlying soils. The superstructure was redeveloped in structural steel work. MSJ provided services of structural engineering design. The project value was £2 million and the Architect was Gebler Tooth Associates who also acted as a developer for the project.

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Denmark Ave SW20

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 15:37:07 GMT

Denmark Ave SW20

Denmark Avenue is a residential project on a hillside in Wimbledon SW 20. The Clients required that the property is thoroughly refurbished, and a part of the refurbishment was a creation of a basement under the entire building.

The basement then merged into the rear lower ground floor extension. MSJ provided services of structural engineering consultant and designed all structures in the project, including for a sequencing of works for the basement construction. The value of the project was £1.5 million the Architect was Stephen Fletcher Associates.

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St Edmunds Terrace

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:39:29 GMT

A small but sharply detailed scheme. The residents of the block of flats desired that some light as well as additional weather protection is introduced into the entrance foyer.

This scheme provided for a neat and clear enclosure, principally in glass and steel, with a solid roof. The project value was £0.25 million and the Architect was SHH.

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Wands Road SW8

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:09:23 GMT

Wands Road SW8

Wandsworth Road development was a building project which converted a terrace of three houses spread over ground to second floor into five stories high building, with additional Basement and third floor, as well as an infill between this property and the adjoining one, thus resulting in a terrace of four buildings, containing a number of one, two and three bedroom flats.

The ground conditions were extremely varied but comprised mainly of soft grounds in the upper layers, thus necessitating construction of foundations by means of piling and re-supporting the entire building on a new thick raft slab set upon the piles.

Due to the absence of any externally available room for construction purposes, the concrete raft slab foundation structure was hit and miss stitched into the principal perimeter and internal load bearing walls. The upper levels were constructed with steel framing including for concrete and timber floors. The project value was £2 million and the developer was Laurence Fawcett Group.

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Ark Venue Enfield

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:48:13 GMT

Ark Venue Enfield

Arc Venue in Enfield is a steel framed restaurant and entertainment venue. The foundations to the steel frame were a rigid ground bearing raft slab bearing on soils that were improved with of vibrofloatation, a specialist ground improvement method.

The excitement was added to the construction process when the vibroflotation contractor tried to cut corners and after treating only the thin top layer of the soils rather than full depth, departed from the building site. After some persuasion, the vibro contractor returned to do the work properly. The developer was MG developments and value of the project was £800,000. The property is now a successful wedding and general social gatherings venue.

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Times Sq Sutton

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 15:51:37 GMT

Times Sq Sutton

Times Square Sutton is a nine storey commercial use building, a RC structure with six storeys above ground and three stories of basement. The accommodation included offices, shopping centre and other commercial content. As a part of refurbishment, it was required that some reinforced concrete stability walls were removed in the lowest level of basement.

A couple of those were replaced with double steel frames and one was accommodated by means of stitching new steel bars reinforcement into the existing reinforced concrete walls and re-casting to new layout. Due to the overall sensitivity of the scheme, MSJ were asked to deliver not only just the permanent structures design, but also a temporary design for all structural works. The project was completed successfully in due course. MSJ clients were specialist Civil Works contractor, Eless Limited and the contract value was £1 million.

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Architecture Process

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:45:15 GMT

Architecture

Process

MSJ offers a full range of architectural services and follow the RIBA Plan of Work which we have adapted into the 5-step guide set out here. We can tailor our services to suit the specific needs of your project and whilst our preferred approach is to see projects through from inception to completion, we’re happy to be flexible and clients can choose to take some or all our services.

For example, we work on some projects through planning, and for others we get involved after planning consent has been obtained. We can generally step in or out of a project at any point of its process, to suit your own dynamics.

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Tite St SW3 Arch web

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:31:42 GMT

Clelsea, Tite Road , Flat Extension and Renovation

MSJ provided building regulation architectural and structural service for the renovation and extension of the one bedroom lower ground flat in Chelsea for a Developer Client.

Small infill extension at the back had to be carefully designed to fit all the constrains of this sensitive, tight London site. Extension under the street vaults provided an additional space for the small kitchen which allowed reconfiguration of the flat to create additional bedroom and bathroom.

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WoodHouse WC1

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:53:48 GMT

Woodhouse Boutique in Acre Road in Covent Garden was a small commercial fit out, and MSJ were commissioned to provide structure engineering design, to suit the architect's sharp detailing.

Great use of was made of some of the underlying basement walls, so that none of the new structures had to bear into any of the party walls, thus simplified and accelerating the building process greatly. The architect was Noble Associates and the contract value was £300,000.

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Arthur Rd SW19

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 15:56:03 GMT

Arthur Road project in Wimbledon comprised a demolition of an existing building and replacement with a pair of semi detached family homes. Due to the proximity of a number of neighbouring properties, as well as some mature vegetation, the basements were constructed with contiguous piling, and the upper levels with simple steel framing with steel shuttering concrete floors and timber floors.

MSJ were commissioned to provide structural engineering design. Project value was £900,000 and the developer was Rance Group.

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Bentley Pool

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 15:58:23 GMT

Bentley pool was a small residential configuration of external spaces, which needed careful treating because of the shallow foundations to the existing historic property as well as proximity of a pool.

MSJ were commissioned to provide structural engineering specifications for new hard standings and abutments. The value of the contract was £200,000 and the architect was Workshop Architects.

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Knight Hill

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:00:18 GMT

Knight Hill was a conversion of a veterinary clinic and some accommodation at upper levels into a block of flats which included extension into the basement.

The building structure was reconstructed throughout the building using steel framing and timber floors, with RC underpinning creating the basement. The value of the project was £1.3 million and the developer was Haywood Group.

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Lady Dell

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:02:38 GMT

Lady Dell project was a residential new build replacing a historic farm. The ground conditions dictated that the foundations be piled. Some basement accommodation was also incorporated, a small basement of three meter depth and the larger basement of five meter depth. The five meter deep basement also had to accommodate a two story coach house to be built on top of it.

The superstructure was generally framed in traditional steel work and a mixture of beam+block and timber floors, incorporating some intricate detailing around large scale feature windows. MSJ were commissioned to provide structural engineering design. The project value was £2 million, and the architect was Studio Lutra.

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Lexham Mews W8

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 16:05:01 GMT

Lexham Mews was a redevelopment and expansion of a terraced property in West London, where a new basement and new second floor accommodation were created. The basement was created by means of traditional hit and miss RC underpinning, and upper levels as a mixture of steel framing and steel shutter concrete and timber floor structures.

The client wanted to proceed with the structural works well in advance of any party wall awards being in place, and to that end MSJ developed a specially tailored temporary works and sequence of events specification. This included for MSJ's own specially designed beam end bearing brackets which allowed for the entire super structure to be constructed whilst being held on temporary props but not bearing into party walls.

Only upon publication of the PW awards, the end brackets were installed and structural beams loaded into the party walls. Whilst the upper level of the project were undergoing installation of services and gearing to completion, the basement was being excavated and concreted and in the end, the product was a very pleasing private residence. The project value was £1.7 million in the architect was Thomas Ruddy architects.

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Parsifal Road NW6

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:07:14 GMT

Parsifal Road was a residential development of a semi detached home in Hampstead, which included for excavation of a basement and provision of rear extensions at the ground in first floor.

The basement was created by means of traditional hit and miss underpinning, and upper levels as a mixture of steel framing and timber floor structures. MSJ were commissioned to provide permanent structures design. The contract value was £1.1 million and the architect was Stephen Fletcher architects.

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Leinster Mews

Bayswater, Historic Building Renovation, Roof Extension and Addition of Basement ﻿

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Norfolk Cottage

Norfolk, Historic Building, Remodelling, Renovation, and Extension ﻿

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Wicklow Street

Kings Cross, Wicklow Street, New Build House

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Dover House

Waterloo Extension, Remodelling and Renovation of Historic Building

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Albert Bridge Road

Chelsea, Extension and Renovation

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Elms Crescent

Balham, Remodelling, Renovation, Extension and Basement

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Cherrywood Close

Kingston upon Thames, Extension and Renovation

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Colnbrook Road

Southwark, Block of Flats, Remodelling, Extension and Renovation

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Salcott Road

Wandsworth, Extension and Renovation

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Old Brompton Road

South Kensington, Old Brompton Road Historic Building, Renovation and Extension

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Chalcott Gardens

Belsize Park, Extension, Remodelling and Renovation of Historic Building

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Structural Surveys

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Party Wall

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Roehampton, Roadean

Roadean Crescent

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Lonsdale Square

Islington, Renovation, Extension and Garden Design

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Structural Engineering

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Milner Road

Kingston, Remodelling and Extension

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Burghley Road

Wimbledon, Renovation and Extension

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Surbiton , Electric Parade

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The Waren

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Kempsford Gardens

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Redesdale Road N1

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Bassett Road W11

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Lonsdale Road W11

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Leeke Street WC1X

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Dean Street w1

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Chiswick

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Electric Cinema

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