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Robin Nicholas
Development in Chiswick For the last several weeks we have been working on an interesting corner house in Chiswick. The property has remained untouched for many years and offers much potential. The proposed development includes the addition of a loft extension and second floor rear extension. Also the re-working of the first floor to create a[...]
This week Shape Architecture has gained a number of planning permissions for a wide variety of projects. We are very pleased to have be granted listed building consent to a grade 2 listed flat in Pont Street in Knightsbridge. Here the brief was to rearrange a lower ground floor flat to create an improved and[...]
Whilst Shape Architecture employ all types of design methodologies in designing a building, it is the section cutting through a structure that is favoured and used from the earliest design sketch onwards. Designing in this way allows us to explore the integration and the relationship of different levels of a building and most importantly how[...]
Here the main feature is the staircase which is located at the rear of the property. It sits in a glass walled cube which has horizontal timber slats wrapped around it at varying centres. This creates a range of interesting shadows and natural light effects, whilst also helping to obscure from the view the buildings[...]
House in Brighton New House in Brighton Working as architects in Brighton, Shape Architecture has prepared designs for a new house set at the bottom of a garden in Old Portslade. The garden setting is largely characterised by a sloping site with the lowest part being at the bottom of the site. Given this, the[...]
Working as architects in Putney, Shape Architecture in the development of a commercial unit on Upper Richmond Road. The building occupies a site with great potential as it sits at the end of a block and in front of the Burial Ground. The ground floor shop is at present empty and is the site of[...]
Chelsea Interior Design We are about to start on site with a project in Chelsea where we have taken an existing second floor flat presently divided into a number of small rooms and created a light, bright and open interior. Where small rooms and corridors previously suffered from lack of light and poor aspect, we[...]
Kensington Mews Basement Project Our Mews basement extension in Kensington continues to progress on site. As the excavation continues with the casting of the first stage of concrete pins, the volume of the space being created is becoming evident. Basement Architects In advance of this stage of work, the De-Watering specialists will arrive on site[...]
Glass and Transparency Transparency, natural light and the views between spaces are themes that occur in all our work. We have previously shown how stairs and the use of glass provide important features within projects. Glass is used in a range of ways and it is this combination of many various sources of natural light[...]
Contemporary Architecture In the creation of light, contemporary spaces the use of glass is key. In many of our projects, we have incorporated glass into feature stairs, both externally and internally. Several of our Fulham basement extensions have external glazed stairs in the rear light well. When combined with glass balustrade s this serves to[...]
Architects in Brighton This feasibility study in Brighton looks at the redevelopment of the old Dairy site. The proposed scheme would see a mixed use composition of houses, office space and shops. The building forms would echo that of the existing buildings both in terms of their scale and also in the use of materials. [...]
Feature Staircase at Harpenden Country House The feature stair at our Little Manor project is nearing completion. Throughout Shape Architecture's projects, the design of the internal stair marks an essential characteristic of the overall design approach. We look to design staircases that display elegance, lightness and interaction with the passage of natural light into the[...]
Shape Architecture has completed design concepts for a loft conversion in Kensington. This project is of interest as it illustrates both the opportunities that exist in what is a typical form of development coupled with the value of designing and communicating with 3D computer graphics. Set on top of a mansion block in Kensington and[...]
Very many of our projects feature contemporary kitchen and dining spaces filled with light and opening up onto the garden beyond. Here we have set out a number of completed kitchen projects which illustrate the various approaches in respect of layout, material and detail. Many of our Fulham extension and basement projects have seen both[...]
Shape Architecture is very pleased to have been selected to undertake design work to roof of the Grade 2 listed Florin court. Giving onto Charterhouse Square in London, Florin Court is a beautiful Art Deco block of apartments. Our brief has been to create a landscape to be used by all on the existing flat[...]
Vehicle tyres present a real issue in how they might be recycled given their durability and large number. In architecture a number of notable projects have utilised recycled tyres and various organisations continue to explore their use, particularly those related to the 'Earth-ship' approach to low carbon design of buildings. The use of recycled tyres[...]
Wandsworth Architects Working as architects in Wandsworth, Shape Architecture was contacted by Clients who had just bought a large semi detached property in need of complete refurbishment. In selecting Shape Architecture our clients appreciated that we had a wealth of experience in creating light bright contemporary homes from these types of properties and also that[...]
Contact UsShape Architecture Offer a Free Consultation at Your PropertyTelephone: +44 (0) 203 7706360 Email: london@shapearchitecture.co.uk Shape Architecture: On site in Kensington, London Shape Architecture's Kensington extension project has started on site. It involves the infill of the side return comprised of a glass roof to flood the interior with light. At the upper[...]
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