Ham Common Conservatory Extension
This extension project in Ham Common, Richmond was designed and built to deliver both structural performance and light-filled living space. Constructed on a piled waffle pod concrete slab, the build provides excellent stability and insulation, making it ideal for the local ground conditions while ensuring long-term durability and energy efficiency.
The extension features highly insulated walls and floor construction, combined with large glass rooflights and expansive bifold doors that flood the interior with natural light. These elements create a strong connection between the indoor space and the garden, resulting in a bright, modern extension finished to a high standard..
This project consists of constructing a piled waffle pod concrete slab, engineered to provide a strong, stable foundation for the build. The system combines bored concrete piles, which transfer structural loads to stable ground, with a waffle pod slab that uses polystyrene void formers to reduce concrete volume while maintaining strength.
The key benefits of a piled waffle pod concrete slab include excellent structural stability, particularly on poor or variable ground conditions, reduced risk of ground movement and settlement, and improved thermal insulation. The use of polystyrene pods enhances energy efficiency and lowers material usage, making this foundation method both cost-effective and environmentally responsible. Overall, it provides a durable, high-performance base ideal for modern extensions and outbuildings.
A contemporary conservatory extension featuring a large sliding door and an expansive glass roof, flooding the space with natural light and creating a seamless connection between indoors and outdoors.
A beautifully finished conservatory-style extension built with high levels of insulation for excellent thermal performance. Featuring a large glazed roof and expansive sliding doors, the space is filled with natural light while remaining energy efficient and eco-friendly. The result is a bright, comfortable extension that blends seamlessly with the home and can be enjoyed all year round.