Projects

Lapider were appointed to convert the former chapel at Pontyclun into offices and retail space.

Lapider had to obtain planning permission to construct two new dwelling houses to the rear of the chapel. The houses had to sit within an existing terrace street scene and comply with modern design requirements.

The chapel was converted to provide two separate retail units on the ground floor and a large open plan office area on the first floor with a conference room located in the roof trusses.

The semi-detached houses provide 3 bedrooms with off street parking area and self-contained rear garden.

The client brief was to replace the existing conservatory that linked the garden and house together.

The problems with conservatories is that they can be cold in winter and too hot in summer.

The client brief was to replace the existing conservatory that linked the garden and house together with a room that could be used all year round.

The roof is constructed without the need for a support in the corner and when the doors are open the room flows into the courtyard garden.

The new garden room is thermally efficient and can now be used all year round.

Construction work carried out by Delta Property Ltd.

Lapider designed and project managed the refurbishment and conversion of a Victorian property, from two flats back into a family dwelling, in Penarth.

Lapider were appointed to design and project managed the refurbishment and conversion of a Victorian property in Penarth.

The property had been converted in to two separate flats in the 1930’s and the client brief was to convert the property back into a family dwelling house.

A large vaulted rear extension was constructed which included full length roof lights and a glazed panel on the stairwell which allows natural light into the middle of the property.

Lapider were appointed by clients to design and project manage the reconfiguration of their 1970’s 3 bed house near Penarth.

The brief was to enlarge the house to provide 5 bedrooms, to change the façade so that it was more in keeping with the rural location and to maximise green energy potential.

The design enlarged and modernised the property, upgraded thermal insulation and included photovoltaic cells, solar thermal cells and a wood burning stove.

The construction works were carried out by Town and Counties Development Cardiff.

Lapider designed and project managed an 18 bedroom extension to a residential care home in Merthyr Tydfil.

Lapider were appointed to produce the working drawings and project managed the construction of an 18-bedroom extension to a residential care home ate the former Baverstock Hotel, in Merthyr Tydfil.

The design was to provide 18 single bedrooms with self-contained bathroom facilities, plus communal bathrooms. The

The design had to comply with the requirement of Care Standards in Wales CSSIW and provide a safe and secure environment for occupants.

Lapider were appointed to design and project manage the conversion of the former Cardiff Saab garage for Maserati. Maserati produce a detailed specification for the standard of fit out of the showrooms which had to be met on site.

Lapider were appointed by Cooke and Arkwright to inspect and survey a Victorian property, in Marine Parade, Penarth to determine the extent and estimated cost of necessary repairs to inform the owners.

The property had been the former family home and had been converted into six flats.

The survey was required to inform the owners on the best options for repair.

Lapider were appointed to design and project manage the refurbishment and alterations to Upper House a Grade 2* Listed building in Crickhowell.

Upper House had originally been the main farm in Crickhowell. However, the surrounding buildings had been incorporated into the Tele Village which was built in the 1990’s. The client brief was to convert the property back into a family dwelling but retain as many of the original features as possible. Lapider surveyed the building, produced designs, produced listed building design and method statements and worked closely with the Brecon Beacons conservation officer. The works were carried out by Royston Davies Conservation Builders of Hereford.

Internally, the roof was supported on new “green oak” trusses and conservation roof lights by the Conservation Roof Light Company, were set into the slate covering to minimise impact. The existing timber floor carriers were strengthened by steel plates that were cut and fixed into the centre of the carrier from above. The the ends are supported where they are built into the walls.

The door surround was one of the few internal features that remained and was repositioned in the kitchen. The door frame was raised so our 6’6” client could enter the kitchen without injury! Where the floor carrier was past repair, a new carry was inserted beside the original. The existing roof trusses were strengthened and retained and the roof was insulated with sheep’s wool and lime board from Ty Mawr.

The timber carriers had decayed where they are built into the external walls. New timber ‘slippers’ were fixed under the carriers, supported on metal ‘L’ brackets resin bolted into the wall. The brackets were covered when the walls were lined. The span between the timber carriers had caused the carries to deflect. Steel ‘L’ beams were inserted below the carries to provide interim support and steel rods in the timber stud walls, catch the carriers below. The bottom cord of the roof truss had deflected due to overloading. It was common to store hay in the loft over winter which is likely to have overloaded the truss. New steel sections are connected above and bolted to the deflected truss. New timber framed, ledged and braced oak door with timber lever latch.

Traditional repairs to existing slate and stone flag roof and lead roll being formed at the join with the two roof coverings. Traditional detail at the top of the trusses. Timber branches would have been wound between the staffs and then covered with a daub. Traditional materials were used and crush glass insulation has been laid before lime-crete floors were poured on top.

Lapider were appointed as Listed Building Consultants to design and apply for planning and listed building consent to alter a refurbish a Grade 2 farm house and out buildings in Aberdare.

The building had not been lived in form many years, however, the farmstead still retained many of the original Victorian layout and features.

The client, who are the 4th generation of farmers, were keen to restore the buildings to provide a working farm with potential to gain income from diversification.

Lapider carried out a listed building survey of Pykes Farm, a Grade 2 farm house overlooking Hay Bluff, to inform potential purchasers.

The property had been completely refurbished some ten years earlier.

The listed building survey, inspected the building, highlighted any defects and maintenance issues and also investigates to confirm if the previous works comply with listed building consent that had been approved.

(Note the different methods of repairing and strengthening decayed timber structures).

Lapider carried out a listed building survey of Great House, Llanblethian a Grade 2* property to inform potential purchasers.

Once purchased, Lapider were appointed to design and project manage the listed building refurbishment and alteration works to Great House. Which includes a new Welsh Slate roof, external repairs and decorations and forming a new door opening to the garden.

Lapider were appointed by Nantyglo and Blaina Town Council to carry out a survey of Salem Chapel a Grade 2 listed building.

Lapider were appointed by Nantyglo and Blaina Town Council to carry out a survey of Salem Chapel a Grade 2 listed building to inspect for damp and water ingress. The chapel was suffering from dry rot which has spread under the floor. The report was used to support the need for urgent repairs to the building.

Lapider carried out an inspection of the site and retaining walls at a former colliery Neath on behalf of Kier.

The colliery buildings were no longer used and the site had been closed. Lapider had to enter the colliery site to inspect retaining walls near a railway line. An impressive relic of a bygone era.

The Warrage is a Grade 2* farm house and buildings in Raglan which was used by Cromwell to stable his horses prior to the siege of Raglan castle.

Lapider was appointed to upgrade the existing farm house and convert the Cider mill and attached barns into accommodation units. The farm house has been connected to the Cider mill with a modern aluminium powder coated glass structure. The well which is located in the glass link is 55ft deep and is covered with inch thick glass which can be walked on.

Our clients, Andy and Yvonne are delighted with the glazed covering to the well, Andy will walk on the glass although Yvonne choses to walk around it!

Water is pumped from the well to provide “grey water” for the WC’s and the garden.

The former cider mill wheel has been retained in the living room and is good for opening walnuts!

Lapider surveyed derelict farm buildings, in Llangynidr which were being converted into small studio units.

The survey was to inform the planning process to highlight the condition of the buildings and identify the architectural features that needed to be retained.

Lapider surveyed and project managed the external repairs and maintenance Hangar 385, St Athan which is owned by Welsh Government.

Lapider were appointed to carry out a specialist survey of the tower at Merthyr Dyfan, cemetery, Barry.

Lapider have been appointed by Barry Town Council to act as specialist Building Surveying and Conservation consultants. Following ongoing problems with water ingress and decay Lapider carried out a specialist survey of the tower at Merthyr Dyfan, cemetery, Barry. Access was gained by the use of a platform lift to enable a close inspection of the lead tower and surrounding structure.

Following the inspection, Lapider produced a tender documents and drawings and appointed a contractor to carry out the repairs.

Lapider carried out an inspection of glazed curtain wall and the roof at the Passport Office, Nexus House, Newport which is owned by Welsh Government.

The Passport Office, Nexus House, Newport is owned by Welsh Government and has recently been constructed. Following an ongoing problem with water ingress through the roof, Lapider were appointed to carry out an inspection of glazed curtain wall and the roof to try to determine how and where water was penetrating the building. It was found that previous repairs to seal the glazed curtain walling had damaged the roof.

Building survey of Penarth Pavilion.

Lapider were appointed by PACAL (Penarth Arts and Crafts Ltd) to carry out a measured survey of Penarth Pier to inform the renovation works.

Lapider measured the Pier and produced the existing drawings which were used by the Architects who designed the refurbishment works for the pier.

Lapider carried out an inspection of the site and retaining walls at a former colliery Neath on behalf of Kier.

The colliery buildings were no longer used and the site had been closed. Lapider had to enter the colliery site to inspect retaining walls near a railway line. An impressive relic of a bygone era.

Lapider were appointed to design and project manage the conversion of the former Cardiff Saab garage for Maserati. Maserati produce a detailed specification for the standard of fit out of the showrooms which had to be met on site.

Lapider were appointed to design and project manage the renovation, upgrade and extension of a Grade 2 Listed cottage, Llangynidr.

The cottage had original been used by a cobbler and then as a farm cottage and was extended in the 1950’s.

The client brief was to upgrade the property to make it more thermally efficient, address ongoing maintenance issues and to reconfigure the property to provide separate bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor (with very limited space).

The refurbishment took 5 months to complete and the construction works were carried out by MacCormac Construction ltd. Abergavveny.

Lapider was appointed to project manage the refurbishment and modernisation of Worcester Cottage, Llangynidr.

The Cottage in Llangynidr is the former hunting lodge of the Duke of Beaufort’s on the banks of the river Usk. The cottage is used as a family bolt hole and was last renovated in the 1930’s. It required modernisation and upgrade to meet the demands of modern family life including adding bathrooms and providing a large modern kitchen living area.

The refurbishment took 9 months to complete and the construction works were carried out by MacCormac Construction ltd. Abergavenny.

Lapider were appointed by Kier to survey and project manage external repair works to Ladywell House, Newtown which is owned by Welsh Government.

Lapider surveyed and project managed the external repairs and maintenance Hangar 385, St Athan which is owned by Welsh Government.

Lapider were appointed to design and project manage the refurbishment and alterations to Upper House a Grade 2* Listed building in Crickhowell.

Upper House had originally been the main farm in Crickhowell. However, the surrounding buildings had been incorporated into the Tele Village which was built in the 1990’s. The client brief was to convert the property back into a family dwelling but retain as many of the original features as possible. Lapider surveyed the building, produced designs, produced listed building design and method statements and worked closely with the Brecon Beacons conservation officer. The works were carried out by Royston Davies Conservation Builders of Hereford.

Internally, the roof was supported on new “green oak” trusses and conservation roof lights by the Conservation Roof Light Company, were set into the slate covering to minimise impact. The existing timber floor carriers were strengthened by steel plates that were cut and fixed into the centre of the carrier from above. The the ends are supported where they are built into the walls.

The door surround was one of the few internal features that remained and was repositioned in the kitchen. The door frame was raised so our 6’6” client could enter the kitchen without injury! Where the floor carrier was past repair, a new carry was inserted beside the original. The existing roof trusses were strengthened and retained and the roof was insulated with sheep’s wool and lime board from Ty Mawr.

The timber carriers had decayed where they are built into the external walls. New timber ‘slippers’ were fixed under the carriers, supported on metal ‘L’ brackets resin bolted into the wall. The brackets were covered when the walls were lined. The span between the timber carriers had caused the carries to deflect. Steel ‘L’ beams were inserted below the carries to provide interim support and steel rods in the timber stud walls, catch the carriers below. The bottom cord of the roof truss had deflected due to overloading. It was common to store hay in the loft over winter which is likely to have overloaded the truss. New steel sections are connected above and bolted to the deflected truss. New timber framed, ledged and braced oak door with timber lever latch.

Traditional repairs to existing slate and stone flag roof and lead roll being formed at the join with the two roof coverings. Traditional detail at the top of the trusses. Timber branches would have been wound between the staffs and then covered with a daub. Traditional materials were used and crush glass insulation has been laid before lime-crete floors were poured on top.

Lapider carried out a listed building survey of Great House, Llanblethian a Grade 2* property to inform potential purchasers.

Once purchased, Lapider were appointed to design and project manage the listed building refurbishment and alteration works to Great House. Which includes a new Welsh Slate roof, external repairs and decorations and forming a new door opening to the garden.

Lapider were appointed by Nantyglo and Blaina Town Council to carry out a survey of Salem Chapel a Grade 2 listed building.

Lapider were appointed by Nantyglo and Blaina Town Council to carry out a survey of Salem Chapel a Grade 2 listed building to inspect for damp and water ingress. The chapel was suffering from dry rot which has spread under the floor. The report was used to support the need for urgent repairs to the building.

Lapider were appointed by Cooke and Arkwright to inspect and survey a Victorian property, in Marine Parade, Penarth to determine the extent and estimated cost of necessary repairs to inform the owners.

The property had been the former family home and had been converted into six flats.

The survey was required to inform the owners on the best options for repair.