Layout changes, structural strengthening, extensions, additional storeys, replacement of structural elements, and building services and energy upgrades to existing properties.
In reconstruction, every new solution interacts with the existing building. Work therefore begins with project information, measured surveys, the actual condition of the structure and an understanding of the building’s constraints.
The exact scope of intervention is determined only after assessing the specific circumstances.
For the new building, basic solutions are created from scratch. In the reconstruction, there are already foundations, walls, closures, roofs, engineering networks, previous adjustments, hidden defects, materials of different periods, actual loads and operating history.
So the first question is:
Not "what do we want to build?" but "what is actually happening now and in what state?"
Even when old drawings are available, account must be taken of the actual state of the object.
The real building may be different from the archive records due to changes during construction, subsequent alterations, repairs, replacement of individual structures, hidden damage and unrecorded engineering changes.
The repairs mainly work with trim, engineering systems and the internal organization of the existing space without significantly altering the design of the facility.
Reconstruction shall be considered when modifications may affect:
Not every change in design is automatically a reconstruction; the category and composition of decisions required are defined by specific intervention.
The existing house may no longer meet needs: more space, other planning, new premises, renovation of structures, new engineering, energy efficiency, new roof or facade are required.
Decisions on annexing, superstructure, new gaps or reinforcements should take into account the existing design.
It is important to identify:
PNVTEAM does not claim blanket authorisation to restore officially protected monuments.
If the facility requires special authorizations, designers, experts or certified performers, their participation shall be determined separately.
Existing plans, old projects, technical materials, engineering network schemes, documents on previous developments and accessible surveys are useful.
The existence of a document does not mean that the actual design is in full conformity with it.
The actual dimensions, marks, gaps, heights, thickness of elements, location of existing networks and configuration of the premises are fixed.
Available signs of condition are assessed: cracks, deformations, curves, moistures, leaks, roof conditions, walls, closures, fundamental zones, facade and engineering systems.
The examination itself is not always a substitute for a specialized survey.
Where necessary, appropriate techniques and expertise shall be included for design, foundation, humidity, thermal problems, hidden engineering systems and selected defects.
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The existing project is useful, but reconstruction must take into account the actual building.
Reasons for differences:
The new intervention project should therefore be based on verified evidence.
Depending on the building, reconstruction may include:
This list is not universal.
Dangerous reconstruction scenario:
If the intervention affects the carrier or unknown structure, the following must be understood:
The design of the renovation should take into account the real site, not just the desired new design.
A new gap could change the operation of the wall or a connected design system.
Before implementation, it is necessary to understand:
Extension of the gap: Why can't you just remove part of the wall? Read the material
An annex or a superstructure is not just an extra area.
There is a need to agree on the existing foundations, new foundations, deformations, compounding of structures, marks, roofs, drainage, warming, engineering systems and facade.
For superstructures, the ability of existing structures to absorb additional loads is critical.
Any decision shall be determined by the project of a particular facility.
First, we need to understand:
Depending on the building, reinforcement may be considered for walls, openings, columns, beams, floors, foundations and individual connections.
The change in the roof or facade may involve new geometry, superstructure, warming, replacement of coating, damage, moisture, drainage, windows, attachment and ventilation of the roof structure.
The heat contour shall be considered as a continuous system.
The warming of individual fragments without an understanding of the moist regime could create new problems.
The agreed scope of work may include:
The old engineering tracks cannot automatically be considered suitable for the new configuration of the building.
Routes, loads, technical facilities, audit access, maintenance and interaction with new designs need to be provided prior to finishing.
For an existing house, warming, window replacement, improved interfaces, cold bridge handling, ventilation, heating upgrades, energy management and back-up solutions can be considered.
A separate decision should not impair the performance of other parts of the building.
Moisture may be associated with the roof, facade, soil, foundations, waterproofing, water supply, drainage, condensation, inadequate ventilation or thermal bridges.
The fracture is also not a diagnosis in itself.
If the cause of the problem is not established, the new trim may only temporarily cover the defect.
We determine what needs to be changed, why, what results are needed and what elements are desirable to retain.
Documentation, measurements, photographs and previous changes are collected.
Determine the actual status and areas that require further study.
We create a pattern of principle: what remains, what is dismantled, what is reinforced, what is added, and how the function of the object changes.
The necessary architectural, design and engineering solutions are being developed.
The quantities, sequences, materials, temporary solutions and dependent work are specified.
Dismantling shall be performed in an agreed sequence; if temporary reinforcements or reinforcements are required, they shall be provided prior to removal of the existing components.
The agreed works may include structural strengthening, new structural elements, openings, extensions, additional storeys, floor alterations and roofing.
New and existing networks are aligned with the reconfiguration of the building.
Warming, waterproofing, windows, facade, roofing, fastening and drainage are updated if necessary.
After the design and engineering phases, the agreed repair and finishing work is carried out.
The volume, comments and further operational tasks are recorded.
In an existing building, some structural elements may be concealed by finishes, screeds, ceilings, cladding, soil or previous alterations.
Therefore, even after the project has been prepared, reconstruction may reveal new facts.
It is important to establish in advance:
It's better than creating the illusion that before the first autopsy, every single condition of the object is known.
Value is influenced by:
The exact estimates are based on a sufficient set of baseline data and agreed work composition.
Housing reconstruction may be necessary if the family needs other planning, additional space, new entrances, new roofs, reinforcements, new engineering or energy efficiency improvements.
The main advantage of reconstruction is the ability to maintain a useful part of the existing building.
The main risk is overestimating the condition of the existing structure.
The technical condition, the value of the remaining elements, modern requirements for use, engineering modernization, legal status and permissible interventions should be shared.
PNVTEAM can consider reconstruction, the repair of individual elements and the adaptation of existing buildings within its available expertise and legal remit.
If the facility has a special security status, the scope of work, documentation and membership shall be determined on the basis of the relevant requirements.
Integrated coordination of task and implementation.
Architecture, layout planning, design and development of a new spatial concept. multistyle.org
Survey, technical analysis and diagnostics where necessary. stroyaudit.com.ua
Comprehensive and separate phases of construction and repair. stroy-brigada.kiev.ua
Energy-efficient and self-sustaining home improvement. zerohouse.com.ua
Networks, automation and digital operating systems, if it is the task of the facility. avgz.net
No group project is considered to be an automatic participant in a particular reconstruction.
The published photo archive includes work on existing buildings, structures, building services and individual reconstruction phases.
Public material is not a complete list of actual experience.
Only part of our completed work is publicly available.
Useful:
Information on the status of the site and the archives available are further useful to the historical site.
You don't have to have all the documents for the first contact.
The repairs mainly update and reconstruct existing space; the renovation may significantly change the design, area, configuration or characteristics of the building.
The old drawings are useful as background information, but do not replace the actual status check and the measurement of the existing building.
The need and scope of surveys depend on the nature of the intended changes and the condition of the facility; for design decisions, the baseline data should be sufficient for design.
Such a decision could not be taken solely on the size of the gap; the constructive role of the wall, the pressure and the way in which the work was carried out was to be determined.
The feasibility of adding storeys is determined after assessing the existing structural system, foundations, walls, floors and other factors. There is no universal answer for every house.
Even a small annex must be aligned with the existing building on the basis, construction, deformation, roof, warming, and engineering.
The feasibility and extent of intervention depend on the building’s technical and legal status. Buildings with a special status may require separate approvals and appropriately qualified participants.
The conditions of guarantee are determined by the contract and the type of work.
If you have old drawings, plans, photographs, or survey results, send them along with a description of the changes you want.
If the documents are scarce, let us start with what is already known and determine what data are needed before the design and construction decisions are made.
Briefly describe your project and leave your contact details. If we need further information to provide a useful response, we will explain what to prepare.