JERSEY
Cote D'Azure, Rozel - A Coastal Residence
March 09, 2026
Client
Cote D’Azure Management Limited
Sector
Residential
Scope & Services
Structural Engineering
Architect
MAC Architecture
Project Overview:
T&G Structural Engineers were appointed to provide the permanent structural design for the Cote D’Azure, working closely with the architect and specialist consultants to develop a safe, buildable, and efficient structural solution. This was a turnkey project using modern methods of construction. The main structure is a combination of SIPS and CLT.
The Challenges:
The primary challenge was the topography of the site:
• The front of the site dropped away sharply, requiring structural support to transfer building loads safely to suitable bearing strata without transferring any load to the existing coutil wall.
• The rear of the site was inclined, creating lateral earth pressures that needed to be restrained.
• An existing granite wall was required to remain in place, with no increase in loading permitted.
• The design also needed to accommodate a swimming pool, retaining walls, and complex roof structures, all within a constrained footprint.
Balancing structural stability, buildability, and preservation of existing features was critical.
T&G’s Approach:
T&G developed a hybrid structural strategy tailored to the site conditions:
• Piled foundations were designed to the front of the building where ground levels fell away, ensuring vertical loads were transferred safely to competent strata.
• Reinforced concrete retaining walls were designed to the rear of the property to retain the hillside and manage lateral earth pressures.
• The existing granite wall was structurally isolated, ensuring that no additional loads from the new development were transferred to it.
• A coordinated design approach ensured that foundation systems, slabs, retaining structures, and roof framing worked together efficiently.
All designs were developed in line with architectural intent and third-party specialist input.
Implementation:
T&G provided design and detailing for:
• Raft foundations
• Concrete ground floor slabs
• Concrete roof slab over the garage
• Retaining walls
• External swimming pool carcass and associated retaining walls
• Cut timber roof structures, including integrated steelwork frames
• Surface and foul water drainage outside the building footprint
• Review of loading information from third-party specialists
This comprehensive design package ensured the contractor had clear, coordinated information for construction.
Outcome:
The project was successfully delivered with:
• A stable and efficient structural solution suited to a challenging hillside location
• Preservation of the existing granite wall without structural compromise
• Seamless integration of retaining structures, foundations, and superstructure
• A high-quality residential property that maximises its setting while maintaining safety and longevity
The structural design enabled the architectural vision to be realised without unnecessary risk or over-engineering.
Lessons & Takeaways:
Early consideration of topography and retained structures is essential on hillside developments.
– Combining piled foundations and retaining walls can be an effective strategy for complex ground conditions.
– Close coordination between architect, engineer, and specialists leads to efficient and buildable solutions.
– Protecting existing structures often requires load isolation rather than reinforcement.
For more information on T&G’s engineering solutions for this project or to discuss your own renovation needs, contact Lee Saxon at [email protected], call 01534 867070, or visit www.tag.je.
The T & G team behind the
Creation of Cote D'Azure
Lee Saxon is a highly versatile and valuable member of the T&G team. His civil and structural engineering capabilities along with accomplished organisational skills are essential for contract control and client delivery. His role involves accurate and timely managing, organising and reporting on assigned projects. Lee’s development within the organisation since completing his studies has providing the opportunity to build experience across a range of projects. His continued progress will be an essential element of T&G’s future performance and success.
Why choose T & G?
Over more than 30 years in business, we have been involved in projects across the Channel Islands, spanning every type of construction, working on large commissions and small, encompassing the requirements of private and public sector clients. Each has been approached with the same determined, creative professionalism that drives everything T&G does.
Choosing to work with T&G in Guernsey or Jersey provides assurance of the same high quality approach. We take pride in understanding and meeting client requirements, in finding solutions to engineering challenges and ensuring satisfaction at the completion of every project or piece of work.
Lee Saxon
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Lee’s extensive construction industry experience and accomplished structural and civil engineering expertise place him as a highly valuable and versatile member of the T&G team. His crucial role in the company involves managing assigned projects, organising internal resources and ensuring client satisfaction through timely delivery of designs and accurate reporting of progress. As associate director, Lee also has responsibilities for overall company performance and development.
Alongside structural and civil engineering capabilities, Lee’s role requires advanced planning, organisational and implementation skills, strong communication techniques and commitment to quality management. He is also highly familiar with the latest design and modelling software, including AutoCAD, and Revit used to create detailed 3D designs and track various stages in a building’s lifecycle.
His career at T&G has provided Lee with considerable industry experience, working on numerous client projects ranging from small house extensions up to large-scale multi-million-pound developments. As well as managing his own projects, he also mentors the company’s technical team. Most importantly, Lee holds the vital responsibility of being T&G’s ‘social secretary and events manager’.
Lee studied locally at Highlands College Jersey to gain a HNC in Building Studies and National Certificate in Construction. He went on to become a professionally qualified engineering technician (EngTech) and is a member of the Institute of Civil Engineers.
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Qualifications: HNC Diploma in Construction, Eng Tech