Adaptive Reuse of Buildings
Recognising the untapped potential within our existing building stock is fundamental to achieving our sustainability objectives. We are dedicated to reducing embodied carbon and minimising other environmental impacts, such as biodiversity loss, by championing the adaptive reuse and repurposing of structures. As engineers, we appreciate the intrinsic value of existing buildings, which are often designed with considerable capacity and strength, making them ideal candidates for adaptation and enhancement.
We approach building reuse holistically, integrating our strategies into wider sustainability discussions with clients. Every challenge presents an opportunity. Our starting point is always that there is value in what already exists – it simply needs to be unlocked.
Featured Project
Former Maysfield Leisure Centre
The successful conversion of the former Maysfield Leisure Centre into the European headquarters of a global IT company, accommodating 1,500 employees, is one such example. By meticulously assessing the condition and structural capacity of the existing building, we justified that the original foundations could support three additional storeys of office accommodation.
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Featured Project
Killeaton House for Danske Bank
Constructed in 1999, the existing Killeaton House houses 23,500 sq.ft of offices and parking over 2 storeys and originally constructed with an open air central courtyard. When occupiers, Danske Bank, decided to upgrade and expand their work and amenity space, Design ID provided structural engineering services to help unlock more internal floor area in a cost effective way without the need for new-build extension.
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Featured Project
McConnell's Distillery, Belfast
Not many projects span a decade and are as intricate as converting a 1840's Gaol into a working distillery. This project was fascinating, challenging and has truly raised the standard of design.
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