Halcyon, Long Ashton

Project Scope

Skeletal Consulting Engineers were appointed by Strongvox to provide structural engineering design services for their development of a small residential community at Flax Bourton, including the construction of various housing types providing 11 units of accommodation and associated infrastructure.

Summary

Location: Flax Bourton, Long Ashton, Bristol

Client: Strongvox Homes

Architectural Design: Strongvox Homes

Main Contractor: Strongvox Homes

Statistics

Project Duration: The project started in early 2024 and is ongoing

Housing Types: The development includes a mix of housing options, with various types of residential buildings.

Structural Elements: 

Sub-structure Design: Provided foundation designs for all plots, including garages. Where plots required piling, provided the piling and ground beam layouts with associated reinforced concrete detail drawings and bar bending schedules.

Structural Design: Included the design of monolithic precast planks with upstand sections supporting external masonry and terraces. Designed steelwork for roof beams, chimney supports, and other structural components and also designed steel to steel connections and baseplate details for each of the three house types.

Technical Notes: Provided detailed technical notes on the design of solid precast planks with upstand sections and other structural elements

Image credits: Skeletal Consulting and Strongvox Homes