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Reynard House Student Accommodation
MJC provided structural and civil engineering services for the redevelopment of Reynard House in Leicester, transforming a derelict 4-storey office into a 7-st…
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- Structural Engineer
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- Residential
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- Delivered
— Wes Payne
“By re-using the existing frame and foundations and carefully integrating new structural and SuDS solutions, we were able to deliver a sustainable vertical extension that met modern performance requirements while respecting Leicester’s historic context.”
What the brief was — and what we delivered.
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- Residential
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- Structural Engineer
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MJC provided structural and civil engineering services for the redevelopment of Reynard House in Leicester, transforming a derelict 4-storey office into a 7-storey student accommodation.
The project’s primary challenge was retaining the existing steel frame and foundations while adding three storeys. MJC addressed this by integrating a new steel frame with the existing structure and introducing new piled foundations to manage the increased load. The re-use of structural elements minimised environmental impact and shortened the construction timeline.
SuDS were incorporated, featuring a green roof to enhance biodiversity and manage runoff. The project successfully integrated with surrounding historic architecture in Leicester.
The work, in plate order.
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