Small Projects Shape Architecture always have a number of small projects in the office. We particularly enjoy when a small intervention has a great impact on the aesthetics and usability of a space. Below are two current small projects. One the creation of two bathrooms in Worthing and the other an artist’s studio in Brighton.[…]
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Community Architects Shape Architecture works across a wide range of building sectors and has from the very outset sought this diversity of project type. One of our first projects when Shape Architecture was established was the Ecoshed in Godolphin Park for the Hammersmith Community Gardens Association [HCGA] and as of writing one of the largest[…]
Peacehaven Community Centre revisited As we spend some time reviewing our Community Projects, we have revisited our Community Centre in Peacehaven. In doing so we have also looked again at the design with new software producing both 3D computer models and animations. This is now a common approach to all our community projects and as[…]
RIBA Publication Shape Architecture’s Rugby Road project has been chosen by the Royal Institute of British Architects for their forthcoming publication ‘House goals: Work with Architects; transform your home’. The book is being written by well known architectural journalist Ruth Slavid. The RIBA contacted Shape Architecture and asked whether we would like to[…]
Shape Architecture Projects on Site We continue to provide an update of our projects presently on site. Three current projects provide a useful example of the diversity of our work in terms of type, size and location. These are the extension to and refurbishment of a small and interesting house in Brighton near Preston Park. […]
Employing an Architect In the first few weeks of 2022 we have attended a number of interviews for a variety of potential projects, and we realise that it would be useful to describe the interview process since this explains the services that Shape Architecture offers. Working with Shape Architecture: First Contact We are contacted[…]
Extension and Refurbishment in Third Avenue, Hove We are about to start on site with our project in Third Avenue Hove, where we are creating a duplex flat in a Conservation Area. The existing ground floor flat sits above an unused and damp storage room. Shape Architecture has obtained planning permission to create habitable accommodation[…]
Green Roofs Shape Architecture continue to design buildings with green roofs ranging from schools and community projects to residential projects of all size and type. The projects shown below explore this diversity and do so both as photographs of the built roof and also 3D visualisations of the proposal . The advantages of a[…]
Eastbourne Arts and Crafts Residential Extension and Refurbishment Shape Architecture is working through a full house refurbishment project in Eastbourne, East Sussex The building sits in a circular Close, was built as an Arts and Crafts development in early 20th Century and replicates Tudor styling. The buildings all face onto the centre and thus each[…]
Heat Pumps Introduction As we look to address issues of global warming the use of heat pumps as a source of carbon free energy are increasingly popular. At Shape Architecture we have been integrating heat pumps into our projects for several years, and these range from Ground Source Heat Pumps to Air Source Heat Pumps[…]
Projects in Westminster Today we review a series of projects within the The City of Westminster. We have had many projects in the Westminster over the years and continue to enjoy a variety of work in this borough, ranging from small works to apartments to large full house refurbishments; below are some select examples: Westminster[…]
Upgrade to Bungalow in Coastal Town Shape Architecture have been working on an existing bungalow upgrade in Rustington, West Sussex alongside Bond & Hicks interior design. The bungalow has the potential to experience sea views- as seen on a previous blog ‘Can I see the Sea?’; this proposal offers something special in opening up a[…]
Bathroom Design Shape Architecture was established with a commitment to work on projects of all sizes to ensure a diversity of work within the practice, an approach which benefits all Clients. We enjoy projects where a small intervention makes a big difference. These are very often small private residential projects focussed on internal refurbishment, of[…]
Our Community Centre project for the Dacon Trust in Colchester is about to start on site. Here we have taken an existing commercial building with accommodation over, on a prominent corner site. Through a series of extensions and complete refurbishment created a new Community Centre, the scheme incorporates a Café, Art Gallery alongside teaching facilities[…]
A Community Project at Peacehaven, on the East Sussex Coastline As we are about to begin on site with our community centre in Colchester, we have re-worked the model and animation for the community project in Peacehaven. Both are for local charities and make a marked difference to the services each charity is able to[…]
New Roof Terrace at Cavendish House Shape Architecture was successful in obtaining planning permission for this large roof terrace at Cavendish House on Brighton’s seafront opposite the i360. Our client’s apartment gave onto the existing flat roof and in forming a door from an existing window opening, easy access could be gained. The enclosure to[…]
New Roof Structure and Terrace Shape Architecture has just submitted a Pre-App looking at the addition of a new structure and terrace to a duplex flat in the Kings Road. We have obtained planning permission previously for various types of rooftop development and our pre-app for this project explores four options. The pre-app process is[…]
New Roof Terrace Shape Architecture has just been granted planning permission for a new roof terrace in Danehurst Street, Fulham. This is a good planning permission as the roof terrace provides valuable outdoor space to a duplex flat which currently has none. The property itself is a standard terrace house common across London. A rear[…]
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