Reynard House Student Accommodation
MJC provided structural and civil engineering services for the redevelopment of Reynard House in Leicester, converting a derelict four-storey office into seven-storey student accommodation.
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- Residential
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— Wes Payne
“By re-using the existing frame and foundations and carefully integrating new structural and SuDS solutions, we were able to deliver a sustainable vertical extension that met modern performance requirements while respecting Leicester’s historic context.”
Existing structure, client decisions and buildable alteration details.
Structural Engineer
Survey findings, calculations and clear construction information.
What the brief was — and what we delivered.
MJC provided structural and civil engineering services for the redevelopment of Reynard House in Leicester, converting a derelict four-storey office into seven-storey student accommodation.
Reuse-led structural strategy
The central challenge was retaining the existing steel frame and foundations while adding three storeys. MJC integrated a new steel frame with the retained structure and introduced piled foundations to manage the additional load.
Sustainable outcome
Reusing structural elements reduced environmental impact and shortened the construction timeline. SuDS measures, including a green roof, were incorporated to support biodiversity and manage runoff.
The work, on site.
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