Interior Fitouts

When ownership or tenancy changes, buildings often need to be reconfigured to suit a completely new use. These alterations are not just architectural. They require careful structural assessment to ensure the existing building can safely support new layouts, services and loads.

For this project, we were engaged to assess the existing structure and design the structural modifications required to transform a raw, exposed shell into a vibrant, high-use interactive space.

Our structural engineers:

• Reviewed original drawings and undertook site investigations to understand the existing structural system

• Assessed the capacity of the existing floor slabs, beams and bracing elements

• Designed new internal structural elements to support walls, ceilings, feature installations and mechanical plant

• Developed bracing solutions to maintain compliance with wind and seismic requirements

• Coordinated closely with architects, services engineers and contractors to ensure seamless integration with the existing structure

  
  

A key challenge in fitout projects is ensuring that changes to internal layout do not compromise the building’s overall lateral load path or diaphragm action. We carefully analysed the impact of new penetrations, suspended loads and redistributed masses to ensure the structure remains safe and compliant under wind and earthquake loading.

The result is a space that feels entirely new, while remaining structurally robust and fully integrated with the original building.