Author: donna.gage@terc.org.uk

Case Study:
Kings Hall Leisure Centre

A Grade II listed bath house, subject to a programme of repair and retrofit designed to bring its facilities up to modern standards while retaining as much of the existing building fabric as possible.
Case Study:
Tan House Crossing

A stock-led design footbridge for Network Rail, with the structural typology shaped by available materials and sections, not the other way around.
Case Study:
Bradbury Works

A Victorian office building in Dalston retained and extended to provide 500 square metres of additional affordable workspace, without overloading the existing structure below.
Event:
Building Resilience Through Reuse
4 November 2026: London

We’re delighted to be partnering with ASBP and other industry leaders on this full day event to champion the reuse agenda and drive change across the built environment. We’ll be leading a workshop on designing for reuse as a risk management strategy.
Case Study:
33-39 Queen Street

Adaptive reuse and bespoke structural interventions honouring the heritage of a Victorian printworks while delivering sustainable, modern office functionality in Belfast city centre.
Case Study:
Weavers Court

The adaptive reuse of an 1840s linen warehouse demonstrates how structural reassessment and targeted repair can unlock new commercial life for buildings previously earmarked for demolition.
Case Study:
The Department Store

The Department Store is an early example of steel frame construction, built in 1905 and extended several times. With no original drawings, extensive structural investigation was required.
Case Study:
469 Bethnal Green Road

A 1970s concrete warehouse extended by three storeys rather than demolished – its existing foundations retained through geotechnical assessment and a lightweight structural strategy.
Case Study:
Rafter Walk

The Rafter Walk bridge demonstrates how repurposed materials can play a central role in modern structural engineering – not as a compromise, but as a carbon-conscious design choice.
Case Study:
Kinning Park Complex

A 1916 red sandstone school building, refurbished and extended rather than replaced – transformed into a flexible community hub while retaining its original structure, character and social value.