The Rowing Club

The enhancement of Putney Town Rowing Club delivered a carefully balanced intervention that combines modern structural engineering with the preservation of the club’s historic character. The project involved the design of a steel-framed cantilevered balcony, providing a flexible outdoor training and social space while also forming a canopy over the boat bays below.

The balcony achieves uninterrupted views over the Thames through a stiffened steel cantilever integrated within the existing structure, eliminating the need for external supports. Connection detailing and member sizing were carefully developed to reflect the industrial and nautical language of the original clubhouse. Installation was designed to be non-invasive, allowing the boathouse to remain fully operational throughout construction.