AJF Engineering Consultants provided full civil, structural and drainage engineering services for the sensitive transformation of The Retreat, York – a landmark 18th-century estate now being repurposed into a high-quality residential community.
The project involved the refurbishment of historic buildings in a designated heritage setting, presenting a range of significant engineering challenges. The age and construction of the existing fabric required detailed structural assessment and creative remedial design to integrate modern performance standards while preserving original character.
At the same time, our drainage and civil engineering teams developed robust solutions to service the new homes and infrastructure without compromising the ancient grounds, ecology or listed features.
By combining heritage-sensitive structural interventions with contemporary engineering practices, AJF ensures that The Retreat will deliver outstanding new homes within a setting of historic value.
