March 2025
Stair Design Over our nineteen years a feature of our work has been the design of stairs. Our portfolio of stair design demonstrates a creative and varied approach to each stair, underscored by experience and technical know-how. Every stair is explored and developed in 3D to fully understand how the stair sits in its[...]
Introduction Spain's architecture presents a fascinating mosaic of brick sizes and coursing patterns that defy the uniform standards seen elsewhere. Unlike countries where one or two brick sizes dominate, Spain's brickwork has been shaped by diverse historical influences, regional materials, climate needs, and aesthetic ideals. This blog explores why these brick dimensions and patterns were[...]
Listed Building in Brighton At Upper Market Street in Brighton we are working on the transformation of a Grade 2 listed building incorporating a series of roof terraces and the redesign of the internal stairs. The contemporary reworking of a listed buildings, the addition of roof terraces and the design of stairs are all[...]
Exploring Our Projects: A Visual Journey Through Light and Design Our project thumbnails on our website provide an interesting image when viewed together. An image that compares and contrasts one project from the next and highlights common themes. Clearly the use of glass and the creation of light filled contemporary spaces is common to[...]
Fulham Basement Extensions Some nineteen years ago when Shape Architecture started one of the first projects we were commissioned to undertake was a basement and whole house development in Ellerby Street in Fulham. This quickly led to similar projects in Broomhouse Road and Hurlingham Road and then two further basement projects in Ellerby Street.[...]
Fulham Rear Extension We are presently working on a rear extension project in the Alphabet streets in Fulham. The property presently has an old conservatory at the rear which is poorly performing. Our clients do like the amount of glazing and connection with the garden beyond. We are using 3D computer modelling extensively to[...]
Fulham Side Extension Our Fulham side extension in Ewald Road has started on site. As noted in yesterday’s blog, we always have side extensions in our practice at various stages. Here the addition of a side extension transforms the interior to form a light filled kitchen and dining room with improved connection to the[...]
Fulham Side Extension Our Fulham side extension in Gastein Road in Fulham is now complete. As a method by which a house can be transformed a side extension is straightforward, effective and popular. Over our nineteen years of practice we have carried out very many side extensions, either as a project in its own[...]
Glass and Transparency Over our nineteen years as a chartered RIBA architectural practice we have developed a number of areas of expertise that have come to characterize our work. Last week we reviewed our green roof projects. This week we have been show casing the use of Glass and Transparency which characterises our work.[...]
Building Surveys by Shape Architecture To improve its building surveying, which is a key part of a successful project, Shape Architecture has recently bought Imapper, a sophisticated and reliable laser surveying system. Which creates 100% reliable survey plans, sections and elevations. Shape Architecture carries out its own surveys as this enables us to engage with[...]
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