Basement type: Refurbishment
Building type: Education
Member: Newton Waterproofing Systems
As part of their ongoing relationship with the Imperial College London, Newton Specialist Contractor A.P. Gooch was tasked with assessing and waterproofing 11 historic Victorian brick vaults beneath London’s streets, after the existing ‘waterproof render’ (not Newton's) had failed.
Basement type: New build
Building type: Residential
Member: Newton Waterproofing Systems
Fed up of renting in London, Joe and Lina decided to build their own on a tiny 38m² plot of land in East London. With a budget of just under £200k they set about delivering Joe’s innovative concept for a six half-floor house with floating concrete slab, designed to maximise the space into a 83m² home, all whilst being filmed by Channel 4’s Grand Designs.
Basement type: New build
Building type: Residential
Member: Protectahome
These luxury, new-build apartments benefit from stunning sea views on the South Wales Heritage Coastline at Ogmore-by-Sea and were recognised at the 2017 UK Property Awards, winning in the residential category for South East Wales. The development consists of seven high-end, 2-bed apartments built into a slightly sloping site.
Basement type: New build
Building type: Residential
Member: Protectahome
This luxury 12 property housing development near Holmfirth in rural West Yorkshire was to be built partially into an embankment on a sloping site. The presence of lower ground floor layouts with earth retaining elevations within the new properties necessitated the involvement of a structural waterproofing specialist to form part of the design and construction team.
Basement type: Retrofit
Building type: Residential
Member: Delta Membrane Systems
Basement excavations have proved particularly popular for London mews houses, as these properties are often located in conservation areas and are frequently bound by strict planning rules and regulations. Adding a basement extension provides the opportunity of adding extras living space without altering the property’s external appearance.
Basement type: Refurbishment
Building type: Mixed use
Member: Protectahome
As part of the refurbishment of Northgate House in Cardiff City Centre, the basement level of the building was to be converted into a brand new bar for local independent brewery Hopcraft. The building’s basement was previously, and most famously, home to the music venue Barfly, which hosted world famous bands such as Kings of Leon, Scissor Sisters and The Killers.
Basement type: Refurbishment
Building type: Residential
Member: Delta Membrane Systems
The Gunnery was originally a military base with extended underground rooms and thought to have ‘secret rooms’ underground. Delta technical consultant Kevin Dodds was invited along to assist on a unique project, which involved transforming an unused fort/home on a 92ft cliff edge in Kingsdown.
Basement type: New build
Building type: Mixed use
Member: Delta Membrane Systems
In 2015, Westminster City Council's planning department granted The Portman Estate planning permission to demolish the existing building at 1-9 Seymour Street and to redevelop the site. This made way for a new seven storey mixed use building, including a two level basement, residential block, restaurant, retail space, commercial office block and school.
Basement type: Refurbishment
Building type: Residential
Member: Protectahome
Birmingham’s former Central Fire Station at Lancaster Circus was refurbished and converted into student accommodation for nearby Aston University, with 450 student rooms over its 1.7 acre site.
Basement type: Retrofit
Building type: Residential
Member: Delta Membrane systems
This luxurious residential project incorporated a double level basement with the lower level extending out underneath the garden to provide an impressive basement leisure centre with a stunning swimming pool, jacuzzi, and steam room.