Section through a cast-in-place reinforced concrete basement slab with a deep downstand perimeter beam at the facade and garden edge. The interior build-up includes ceramic flooring over screed and an exposed soffit; outside, waterproofing, separation fabric, gravel or expanded-clay drainage, formed falls and a precast curb coordinate the garden junction above the ventilated crawlspace.
Author: Simone Sassoli
Simone Sassoli is an Architect and Construction Project Manager specializing in high-end retail, hospitality, and office projects across the United Kingdom and Europe, with experience delivering complex spaces for luxury brands and international clients.
