Taylor & Boyd LLP provided structural engineering services for the design of a major new-build retail outlet on a sloping site in a city-centre location. The structure is of 3-storey reinforced concrete flat slab design with columns on a maximum grid spacing of 7.2m x 9m. The columns and site boundary walls are founded on…
The redevelopment of this brownfield site comprised three main contracts, including a major call-centre, business units and ‘own door’ offices. It is a 5-storey steel-framed building with composite floor construction. Others options were considered but this solution proved to be the most cost-effective. Foundations had to be piled all round and had to be…
The refurbishment of Carrickfergus Leisure Centre included alterations to the existing reinforced concrete-framed building and a new four storey extension at the front of the building as well as a new entrance bridge from the existing car park. The new extension comprises a steel frame with extensive glazed areas and is supported by piled…
St Anne’s was built over 100 years ago, situated in what has become Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. In association with Box Architect, Taylor & Boyd won an Architectural design competition to add a contemporary spire to the original building. Structural surveys and wind analysis modelling of the proposed spire and the existing steelwork led to…
Situated in the centre of Coleraine, the park was originally created with money bequeathed in 1876. Taylor & Boyd provided engineering design in relation to ground modelling, landscaping and the children’s adventure playground as part of a three-phase modernisation project.
This project involved the re-working and extension of six houses in a 3-storey Victorian terrace. Grade B2-listed and dating from 1866-78, they lie within the Queen’s Conservation Area. Refurbishment included wall removals and openings to create office space. This involved assessing and strengthening or replacing the existing structure as required, including the ground floor,…
This project involved improvements to the RSPB’s facilities on the southern shore of Belfast Lough. An enlarged gallery was created from which members of the public can enjoy a panoramic view and comfortably observe birds and other wildlife visiting the wetland lagoon and nature reserve that sits as an environmental oasis within the Port…
Taylor & Boyd provided the engineering design for a new minor hall to complement the historic church building, which dates back to 1831. The new hall complex wraps round the rear of the existing church, linking into the current entrance lobby & Guild Hall. The 2-storey halls are of steel-frame construction founded on piles,…
Established on a flat site, this new recycling centre required Taylor & Boyd to design engineering for reinforced concrete ramps and a semi-circular road/platform from which the public can access various skips placed between elevated nibs projecting from the inner curve. Heavy vehicles service the skips at a lower level from a concrete turning…
This historic building is situated near New Gate. Due to the building’s close proximity to the city walls an archaeological investigation was carried out. In order to maintain the original character of the building we ensured all refurbishment work was in keeping with the existing structure. The design included all structural elements, including foundations,…
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