February 2023
Basement project in Hove to create a duplex flat Working as architects in Hove, Shape Architecture has completed its transformation of a single storey flat into a duplex in Third Avenue Hove. This project is a true transformation that sees the adaption of a below ground storage space into habitable accommodation and the linking of[...]
Sustainable Insulation Sustainable insulation should not contain harmful chemicals. It should be made from natural or recycled materials and should itself be recyclable. By way of an example Sheep’s wool is an excellent and well-established natural insulation and Newspaper is an excellent and well-established recycled insulation. Below we set out a range of sustainable insulation[...]
Feature Stairs to a Basement Extension Our Fulham basement extension in St Maur Road has planning permission and we are now finalising the technical drawings set prior to going out to tender. This period of the project looks at every part of the building design and involves us working closely with other consultants, such as[...]
New Terrace in Brighton This project in the Hanover area of Brighton sees a terrace added to an upper floor of an existing terraced house. Whilst a number of other properties in the area have had similar terraces added over time, very few of them have planning permission. Our client chose Shape Architecture because of[...]
Energy Efficient Upgrade of an Existing Building Our Community project in Colchester is now nearing completion. In terms of the energy upgrade of an existing building it has explored many different approaches, all of which can be applied to existing solid masonry buildings of any size or type. The existing building has been both extended[...]
Transformation of an apartment with mezzanine floor This project in First Avenue, Hove presents an interesting challenge. Our clients, having just moved down from London, bought a flat with a dramatic mezzanine level and much else to commend it. Their feeling however was that the full potential of the flat had not been fully exploited[...]
A design for a Swimming Pond and Garden room in Hove Shape Architecture has designed many garden rooms over the last 16 years in London and Brighton. We are presently starting on concept ideas for a garden room to a house near Hove Park which is of particular interest as the brief also asks for[...]
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