Villa Extension
Wellington
The Challenge
The owners wanted to open up their older home by combining rooms into a single living space and improving the connection to the outdoors. Older homes rarely give up their secrets easily. Once the linings come off, unexpected structural conditions are common, and how your engineer responds in the moment can make or break the budget and the programme.
The EAP Solution
We worked closely with the architect from the outset to develop a structural solution that was entirely hidden within the existing house fabric. No exposed beams, no intrusive columns, nothing to compromise the design. When the build revealed unexpected conditions beneath the surface, we worked directly with the builder to resolve them quickly and cost-effectively, keeping the project on track and the client’s costs under control.
Key Engineering Elements
- Steel portal frame to allow the large glass wall and doors
- Foundations designed to suit the soft ground
- Hidden beams in the ceiling to allow the open plan