Structural Engineering Archives - John Grimes Partnership

St Tudwal’s West Island

Tim Grimes — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 17:50:49 +0000

St Tudwal’s Island West (Ynys Tudwal Mawr) is a small island located on the coast of North Wales. It is approximately 670m in length and 185m at its widest point. Centrally situated are a lighthouse and the light keeper’s cottage, while a granite masonry quay can be found at the northern end of the island...

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The Donkey Sanctuary, Steel-Framed Stable

Tim Grimes — Tue, 07 Dec 2021 18:14:06 +0000

JGP have been working with Tranby Surveying on a new steel-framed stable for The Donkey Sanctuary. The new structure required the use of JGPs multi-discipline skills, including foundations, superstructure & drainage, which allows the client to access a range of technical capabilities under one roof, JGP feel that having a broad spectrum of disciplines under...

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The Bull Inn, Totnes

Tim Grimes — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 11:46:37 +0000

JGP was approached by Dartington based architects; Gillespie and Yunnie, to assist with the sympathetic renovation and remodelling of the Bull Inn, Totnes. The Inn is Grade II listed and is also located within the Totnes Conservation Area. The proposals were to revitalise the building which at the time was empty and in a deteriorating...

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Large Luxury home

Tim Grimes — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 20:06:28 +0000

After three years of design and construction, one of Devons largest luxury homes reached completion in mid-2019. The multi-million-pound house nestles into the hillside overlooking the sea below. JGP provided civil, geotechnical and structural engineering services for the entirety of this state-of-the-art ultra-high spec example of modern domestic architecture. In order to achieve the architect’s...

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Old Quay, Newton Ferrers – Luxury Development

gsl — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 14:31:34 +0000

Newton Ferrers lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), just 10 miles from Plymouth. The village of Newton Ferrers sits on the banks of the beautiful Yealm Estuary surrounded by ancient woodland and creeks, This new build residential property is located immediately on the banks of the River Yealm, commanding stunning...

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Buckfast Abbey, Buckfast, Devon

gsl — Mon, 28 May 2018 15:46:30 +0000

JGP has carried out various design and investigation projects at Buckfast Abbey over the past ten years, from ground investigations, slope retaining structures, building conversions and refurbishments, to new builds. Located next to the River Dart, the monastery at Buckfast dates back to 1018 to the reign of King Cnut. The Abbey has been rebuilt...

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Troon Adit Historic Mine Stabilisation Works

gsl — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 14:52:13 +0000

This project encompassed the geotechnical ground investigation, stabilisation and structural remediation of historic mine collapses associated with Troon Adit, Cornwall. Troon is a large village located just over two miles southeast of Camborne in West Cornwall. The village is associated with the regions historical tin and copper mining industry that dominated the area in the...

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Koops Mill Mews, Bermondsey, London, SE1

gsl — Mon, 28 May 2018 15:46:02 +0000

Located within sight of The Shard, this £3M mixed-use development lies within a grounds of a Grade II former tannery mill and warehousing complex. JGP provided structural services, including finite element ground settlement analysis and overnight condition survey of the Underground Jubilee Line before designing a foundation scheme approved by London Underground. The former tannery...

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Padstow Lifeboat Station, Cornwall

gsl — Mon, 11 Feb 2019 10:58:02 +0000

Padstow Lifeboat Station is located on the east side of Trevose Head, to the west of the Cornish town of Padstow. This RNLI station and slipway was completed in 2006. It was purpose built for their then newest vessel, ‘The Spirit of Padstow’. JGP has carried out stability inspections of the cliff, as well as...

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