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Robin Nicholas

This year has been very busy for Shape Architecture working throughout London .  As ever it has followed our interest in working on the broadest spectrum of work of all types and size. Below we describe a variety of our projects undertaken in 2024. Fulham Basement Extension    Our basement on at St Maur Road[...]

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Fulham Basement Extension Our Fulham basement off Parsons Green is progressing well.  The basement is tanked and watertight and the size of the space is now fully evident. The upper level extensions  are also formed including the rear roof. The connections between spaces is becoming clear.  The basement steps from the light well up to[...]

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Brighton Roof Terrace    Shape Architecture has established a reputation for roof terrace design throughout London and Brighton.  We have designed roof terraces to listed buildings, those in Conservation Areas, Mews houses,  terraced houses and apartments. This roof terrace in Brighton with a glazed box forming access is similar to an earlier roof terrace we carried out[...]

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Fulham Planning Permission Shape Architecture has just gained planning permission for the extension and remodelling of a house in Perrymead street in Fulham. Whilst we obtain planning permissions throughout the borough we are particularly busy in the streets around Parsons Green with a variety of residential projects. The houses in Perrymead Street are sizeable and[...]

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Residential Extensions in Brighton and London   Our projects in Redesdale Street in London and Rugby Road in Brighton are good examples of our work in each location. Each a light filled contemporary transformation of a terraced home. The use of glass in a variety of ways is particularly effective. From the glass to glass[...]

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Wimbledon Extensions   As one of our projects finishes in Wimbledon at Newstead Way, another has started at Burstow Road. Each looks to transform the property into light filled contemporary homes.   Wimbledon extension at Newstead Way   This project is the transformation of a modern townhouse located near to the All England Club.  We[...]

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Shape Architecture in the Community   Every year we take 3 students from local schools into our office for a week each and introduce them to the varied aspects of being an architect.  This year, we were pleased to host students from Dorothy Stringer School, Steyning Grammar School, and Varndean College.  We have just finished[...]

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What’s on in Brighton and Hove   Following our review last week of our range of projects underway in Fulham, we do the same here for our projects in Brighton and Hove and one in Seaford. Norfolk Road, Brighton   Our roof terrace, extension and refurb project in Norfolk Road is now nearing completion.  The[...]

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Guest Blog - OHM Energy   In our occasional series of guest bloggers, here we have invited sustainable experts OHM Energy with whom we are currently on site with at Norfolk Road.     The bright shine of solar    After running a successful solar business in Spain, renewable energy pioneer Jason Lindfield returned to[...]

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What’s on In Fulham   Here we provide an overview of our projects currently being worked on throughout Fulham.  These are at various stages ranging from early concept work to planning submission and those that are underway on site.  As ever they range in scale and type. Acfold Road, Fulham    Our Fulham garden room[...]

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Glass and Transparency   Transparency in architecture is more than just the physical properties of glass. It’s about creating visual and spatial links between inside and outside spaces. Technological advancements have revolutionized glass production and use in architecture. Modern glass facades and curtain walls define contemporary design, offering sleek appearances and expansive views. These elements[...]

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Architects in Wimbledon   Shape Architecture’s latest project in Wimbledon is now complete. Located in Newstead Way, the property is a modern townhouse with integral garage. Our project has converted the garage into habitable use and opened up the ground floor to which we have also added a ground floor extension with Sedum roof. The[...]

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Bungalow Transformation in Seaford   Shape Architecture continues to transform homes of all sizes and type. Here we have started on site in Seaford where we are working on the transformation of a bungalow. The project sees the addition of a wrap around extension and loft conversion with Dormer. The side extension is designed to[...]

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Fulham Residential Project on Site   At Shape Architecture, working as Architects in Fulham, we recently attended a site progress meeting for our exciting local west London project. We are pleased to report that the Fulham architectural development is progressing well and on programme. The project's comprehensive scope of work makes it a fully involved[...]

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Fulham Garden Room Shape Architecture working with the Contractor HH Concept are nearing completion with this garden room in Fulham. The starting point for this project was an existing garden room which was poorly insulated, damp and did not benefit from much in the way of natural light. The reworking has seen a total transformation.[...]

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Reworking of a House in Fulham   Shape Architecture is currently engaged in a promising development that aims to enhance both the functionality and aesthetics of a property in Fulham. The project, now in the planning phase and awaiting approval, involves significant changes to the front garden wall, aligning with the client's vision for a[...]

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