Residential and Retail Space

Clementswood, Ilford, London

Project summary

The Clementswood project in Ilford, Essex, was a £2 million, nine-storey mixed-use development combining retail and residential spaces. Designed to accommodate retail needs on the ground floor with one- and two-bedroom apartments above, this development covers approximately 1,400 square metres. Located near the Seven Kings Train Station, Clementswood is both a functional and visually appealing property, with promising returns for the client when executed to high standards. This project highlighted OES Consulting’s commitment to delivering sustainable, ambitious engineering solutions.

Services provided

OES Consulting’s contributions encompassed structural and civil engineering along with BIM modelling.

Structural Engineering Utilised reinforced ground beams and a pile cap arrangement with CFA concrete piles for the substructure. A steel composite frame was employed in the superstructure, which allowed for cost-effective beam sizing through the combined action of concrete floors and steel beams.
Civil Engineering Designed a sustainable drainage system following SUDS principles, reducing water reaching public sewers, with water flows controlled by a sealed, underground attenuation tank.
BIM Modelling Enabled precise planning and coordination across all engineering elements, ensuring a cohesive and efficient construction process.

Challenges and solutions

The slender structure and proximity to neighbouring buildings presented unique challenges, requiring precise, results-oriented solutions. Working within these constraints, OES collaborated with a specialist piling contractor to manage foundation requirements in the limited space, ensuring structural stability. Due to the glass-fronted elevation and limited points of stability, the design of the steel frame necessitated continual, results-driven adjustments to achieve both aesthetic and functional goals.

Foundation detailing near third-party boundaries also posed challenges, demanding flexibility and an adaptive approach to mitigate risks. Our team’s creative problem-solving and technical adaptability exemplified OES’s commitment to excellence, achieving a successful outcome despite the complexity of the project.