Engineering response
Transformation scope
The transformation of St Mary’s Lodge involves restoring the fire-damaged mansion and constructing a new four-storey school.
All projects
Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering
Redevelopment of St Mary's Lodge
The historic mansion in Stoke Newington, left in ruins by fire, is being brought back to life with a careful balance of restoration and modern engineering. JMS Engineers played a key role in making this transformation possible- repairing the structure, designing a new basement, and integrating a steel frame to support reconstructed floors and facades.
DisciplineCivil Engineering, Structural Engineering
LocationStoke Newington, North London
Client typeEducation
Project teamBMAD Architects, Prospero Projects
The brief
Restoration and new school
The historic mansion in Stoke Newington, left in ruins by fire, is being brought back to life with a careful balance of restoration and modern engineering. JMS Engineers played a key role in making this transformation possible- repairing the structure, designing a new basement, and integrating a steel frame to support reconstructed floors and facades.
Delivery detail
Basement, frame and facade
JMS Engineers facilitated the building repairs, designed a new basement, and integrated a steel frame to support reconstructed floors and facades. The school features a steel-framed structure with concrete composite floors, reinforced concrete slabs for ground and basement levels, and piled foundations. Its stone facade is affixed to a galvanised steel frame, blending historical and modern elements.
Outcome
Civil design and runoff control
JMS Civils incorporated green roofs and permeable surfacing to slow rainwater runoff and reduce pressure on the public sewer network. This project exemplifies the synergy between historical preservation and modern innovation, becoming a hub for education and community enrichment.
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