Overview
Frankham was the chosen partner for the comprehensive external restoration of Peckham Rye Station, one of South London’s finest Grade II listed Victorian stations, built in 1865.
Company
Client
- BAM Nuttall, for Network Rail
Location
- Peckham, London
Value
- £2.5M
Sector
The challenge
Project catalyst and restoration approach
The primary catalyst for this project was persistent leaks to the original 1865 Victorian roof. Given the considerable expense of a full scaffold, the decision was made to carry out a comprehensive external restoration of the entire station. This required a team with deep expertise in heritage materials and modern engineering.
The Solution
Multidisciplinary expertise
The Building Surveying and Infrastructure Engineering teams at Frankham were employed to provide a full scope of works and technical specification for the restoration. Our multidisciplinary team provided a single point of expertise for:
- Roof repairs and replacement to the four wings
- Installation of new, historically sympathetic roof cresting
- Structural assessment of the main roof to support the new cresting
- Detailed stone & brickwork repairs and repointing in traditional lime-based materials
- Repairs to original windows and cast iron gutter replacement
- Design of a new decorative balustrade ledge
- Structural assessment of the building to accommodate accessing scaffolding
Project lead
Ashkan Rohani,
MEng (Hons) CEng MICE CMgr MCMI
MEng (Hons) CEng MICE CMgr MCMI
Director of Infrastructure Engineering
“This project was a winning blend of innovation and experience. By understanding the features and challenges of the historic materials, our team was able to adapt and preserve them to meet 21st-century requirements.”
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Project Location
London
Peckham Rye Station
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