Common to all our projects is the use of glass to bring natural light into all parts of a project and to provide a better visual and physical connection between the Interior and exterior. At Grove Avenue in Ealing, we incorporate large, glazed screens and rooflights to flood several levels with light and provide excellent views out.

“Shape Architecture have successfully met the criteria laid down in a number of ways including the creation of an interior that works around the principles of transparency, openness and light. Their attention to detail was exemplary.”

– Mr. P Gillies , Transformation of Listed Apartment in Westminster

In Grosvenor Square we re-worked a listed apartment to form a more contemporary interior more suited to modern living and our clients’ requirements.  This includes the creation of new en-suites and a redesigned kitchen.  We also designed  a wide range of bespoke furniture for the Client.  Planning permission was also gained for new windows with far improved thermal and acoustic performance.

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Our project in Eaton Place sees the addition of an extension to the Grade 2 listed property and the redesign of every floor level.  As with many of these projects we are designing bathrooms and bespoke fixed furniture for our clients in addition to the architectural work. Technically it is a challenging structure given its size and the extent of re-work involved.  We are also working with the Grosvenor Estate to satisfy their various conditions.

Our Client writes:

“It has been an absolute pleasure working with Shape Architecture on our projects. Robin especially has been patient and has contributed greatly to our design ideas which has been extremely helpful. The turnaround on updating drawings has also been fantastic as it has helped us keep our projects moving forward.

We will continue to use the team at Shape Architecture.”

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At Florin Court we have added a large roof terrace over the full extent of this grade 2 listed art deco building.  The project sees the provision of a variety of different spaces for the use of the residents ranging from yoga spaces to herb gardens and sitting areas.  We were granted planning permission at our first attempt.  This is the largest roof terrace we have undertaken in our extensive portfolio of roof terraces across London and it is very well received.

Our Client writes:

“Shape did a wonderful job designing the private roof garden of Florin Court in Charterhouse Square.
We now have an amenity which is much enjoyed by the residents of the 120 flats who can enjoy beautiful surroundings and sensational views across London.
Shape worked well within a tight budget and interacted effectively with both ourselves as the client as well as our surveyors.”

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We transformed a Mews House in Huntsworth Mews by adding an additional storey and converting the garage into habitable accommodation alongside permission for a basement extension.  The project is located in a Conservation Area, and this presented challenges to overcome at the planning stage.  We are experienced at dealing with the constraints of Mews Houses and other projects such as at Adam and Eve Mews in Kensington which also adds a roof terrace show the possibilities.

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Shape Architecture has been successful in obtaining planning permission for roof terraces throughout London.  These vary from those to Listed Buildings to a variety of Mews houses and terraced properties.  In Westminster we designed a large roof terrace to the Grade 2 listed Florin Court which incorporates a series of seating spaces, herb gardens and yoga area.  With views out across London this is a valuable asset to the occupants of this apartment block.

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Our basement projects form an important part of our portfolio of residential work.  We have carried out over 30 basement projects throughout London.  In Westminster for example this includes a basement extension to a Mews property in Huntsworth Mews.

A successful basement extension rests on the bringing in of natural light into the interior, which is key in creating a quality of space and this is where we have much experience.  Added to this is the design of the stair which might be sat below a glazed section of roof.  Thereafter the arrangement of rooms and their relationship with lightwells is important to consider.

Shape Architecture communicates clearly to our clients, and this is at the foundation for a successful project.  All designs, no matter what size are developed in 3D alongside freehand drawing.  A typical concept proposals brochure will have 5 different options described in 3D, 2D and freehand drawings and this will be the basis for discussion with the Client as we determine the preferred design.  We are also able to provide animations of projects and model the movement of the sun through an interior.

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