Project: House Singh

Client: BRZ Holding (Pty) Ltd
Year: 2023
Location: KwaZulu-Natal

Project Overview

House Singh was a structural rehabilitation project for a double-story residential property that had undergone noticeable foundation settlement. The client required a high-tech engineering solution to stabilize the home and introduce a lighter, more efficient upper structure.

Client Requirement

BRZ Holding (Pty) Ltd sought a modern, sustainable, and long-term approach to:

• Strengthen existing foundations affected by soil movement.

• Reduce load stress on the ground floor.

• Improve stormwater drainage and protect the structure from moisture-related damage.

Solutions Provided

Underpinning System:

Installation of a custom underpinning system to reinforce the building’s foundations and stop further settlement.

New Light Deck:

Integration of a lightweight concrete deck system to replace the existing heavy slab, improving overall structural stability and performance.

Stormwater Improvement:

Redesign of the site’s stormwater management to prevent pooling and foundation weakening.

Final Outcome

The project delivered a safe, stabilized, and energy-efficient double-story home with improved load distribution and effective drainage.
VVA Engineers combined technical precision and innovative methods to transform a high-risk structure into a future-ready residential asset.