Godalming

Internal alterations and erection of a extension to a Listed Building

Position:

ARCHITECTURAL tECHNICIAN

Front Façade

About

51 The High Street Godalming, was originally a house.

The listing includes...

"House, now commercial premises. Early C19, altered. Red brick in Flemish bond; concealed Welsh slate roof. 4 storeys, 2 bays. Late C19 early C20 shop front with recessed central entrance housing tessellated pavement, moulded plaster ceiling and ½-glazed door in dentilled architrave on left; shop windows have slender columns at sides and continuous frieze with roundels and slitted sections; at sides, later polished stone pilasters surmounted by old, wooden, decorated brackets with iron finials flanking corniced fascia. On upper floors, windows are in reveals and have flat brick arches and projecting sills; sashes with glazing bars to 1st and 2nd floors; unequally-hung 9-pane sashes to 3rd floor. Eaves band and cornice; parapet. Broad stack at left side."

Link to Listing Building English Heritage Ref: 11898551

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Responsibilities

Responsible for clearing the planning conditions associated with planning consent WA/2013/0712.

Link to Planning Application WA/2013/0713

Coordinating part of stages 3 and 4 of the RIBA plan of works,

This role involved coordinating technical and constructible methods with the general arrangement design proposals for planning consent. It required consideration of the building's features, as outlined in the English Heritage listing, and developing feasible construction proposals that were reviewed and deemed acceptable by a Heritage Officer.

Tasks

Assessing the original planning application and Heritage Statement.
Carrying out site and building condition assessment.
Preparing technical drawings and specification suitable for the works.
Submitting the Listed Building Discharge of Conditions Application.
Communication and liaison with stakeholders to a planning decisions.

Documents and Drawings Prepared

General Arrangement (GA) Floor Plans

GA Elevations

GA Sections

Accommodation Works

Annotating provisions made to support construction activities, such as worker facilities, access routes, utilities, safety measures, and environmental controls

Method Statements

Documentation that outlines the specific procedures, safety measures, and work practices to be followed during the construction process to ensure the project is completed safely.

Construction Specifications

Including the materials, workmanship, standards, and methods to be followed during the construction process to ensure the project meets required quality and design criteria.

Construction Wall Type Details

Technical Details

Providing technical details for a listed building project is important to ensure that any conservation, repair, or renovation work preserves its historical and architectural integrity while complying with legal and regulatory requirements.

Door Details

Window Details

Exterior Component Schedules

External Materials Schedules

Internal Materials Schedules

External Finishes Layouts

Is a drawing that specifies the materials, colours, textures, and overall design of the exterior surfaces, such as walls, roofing, windows, doors, and any other visible elements of the building .

Construction Management Layouts

Identify the objectives, scope, timeline, budget, and responsibilities involved in overseeing the planning, coordination, and execution of the project to ensure it is completed successfully.

Enabling Works Layouts

Identify the preliminary tasks and preparations, such as site clearing, demolition, utility diversions, and temporary access creation, that are necessary before the main construction can begin.

Skills Gained

Topics learnt: Understanding the building's historical and architectural significance is crucial for assessing how the proposed changes might impact its overall value.

Management skills: Consulting with Heritage and the Local Authority was essential to achieving a successful and efficient outcome.

Enhancement: Providing schedules, details, and specifications offers clarity and guidance for the construction process, helping to preserve the building's heritage value.

Communication, Completion and Handover Documents and Drawings

Client Communication Progress Reports

Conveyance Mangament Layout

Electrical Layouts

Achievement

Obtaining Listed Building planning consent and fulfilling related planning conditions are legal prerequisites before any construction work can begin on site.

The information submitted for these applications not only communicates the proposed plans to stakeholders but also outlines the construction methodology to be followed, facilitating effective collaboration and planning among teams.

This ensures projects are completed on time and within budget. Additionally, the process helps identify potential issues in advance, allowing for solutions to be developed and implemented before construction starts.

Summary

These unique and special projects give me the opportunity to explore and investigate historic buildings across the UK, examining how traditional construction methods and materials were used, and how well they have stood the test of time.

Working on heritage and listed buildings has deepened my understanding of architecture, which I can apply to future projects.

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