FARNINGHAM ROAD

A new 38-unit residential development in conjunction with L&Q.

The site was a vacant adult education site and included the former Caterham Valley Board School. The refurbishment of the school was an integral part of the scheme.

We undertook full civil and structural design works on the site. Levels were particularly challenging and there is an extensive network of retaining walls required in order to rationalise the units.

The new buildings are up to three storeys high, some with attic accommodation. Traditional structure of brick, timber and beam and block was used throughout.

The Victorian school refurbishment required a more subtle and sensitive approach. We tried to retain as much of the original structure where feasible only replacing old where it was beyond repair.