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Robin Nicholas

Hove Garden Studio and Pond   As architects based in Hove, we specialise in creating bespoke garden rooms tailored to our clients' needs and the unique characteristics of each site. Our latest project near Hove Park is an exciting endeavour, combining a garden office with a variety of elements to create a true garden haven.[...]

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Reworking of House in Hove   Working as Architects in Hove we are often asked to improve the flow of a home and in doing so create a design that transforms the property into a contemporary home.  This project near the seafront suffered from a confused and disjointed plan.  To resolve this, we have added[...]

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Planning Approval for Terrace in Brighton   Shape Architecture has obtained planning permission for a large terrace to a house in Westdene.  Here the site slopes steeply and the ground floor level is significantly higher than the garden.  In addition, there are impressive views from the property.  The only way to access the garden was[...]

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Roundhouse’s Chef’s Table Shape Architecture were kindly invited to the Chef's Table event at Roundhouse Kitchens in Fulham, an evening for architects and interior designers. This event showcased how latest kitchen design and technology can be integrated with architectural principles, introducing sophistication to contemporary living spaces. Shape Architecture have worked with Roundhouse Kitchens on many[...]

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Repeat Work in Fulham   At Shape Architecture a large part of our work is via recommendation or repeat work. Often it is a new project next to one we had previous completed or else in the same street.  We have recently gained planning permission for the extending of a modern town house in Fulham[...]

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Bespoke Furniture Design in Hove   Shape Architecture offers our clients numerous additional services ranging from interior design to garden design.  A popular service is our design of bespoke furniture and many of our projects benefit from our experience in this area.  Typically, we will design walk-in-wardrobes, kitchens and storage units of all types.  The[...]

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Eastbourne Arts and Crafts Residential Extension and Refurbishment   Shape Architecture has gained planning permission for the extension and refurbishment of a prominent Arts and Crafts house in Eastbourne.  This was a complex planning permission given the nature of the building and the extent of redevelopment.  We were nonetheless successful at our first application. The[...]

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Basement Extension in Fulham   Our Fulham basement extension in St. Maur Road is progressing. The initial strip out is completed and nothing of any real concern has been discovered during this progress. The first formal site progress meeting has been held on site and all matters relating to progress of the works have been[...]

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2024 Planning Permissions   2024 has started with a number of planning permissions gained by Shape Architecture. Over one per week. We describe the five planning permissions granted in January below.   1. Planning permission in Lewisham for basement extension. 2. Planning permission in Ealing for rear extension 3. Planning permission in Battersea for large[...]

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Fulham Townhouse Extension and Refurb   Shape Architecture has been commissioned to design and submit a planning application for an extension and refurb to a modern townhouse in Cheryls Close in Fulham.  This follows our previous project at Cheryls Close which our new Client visited and liked.  It is quote common for us to carry[...]

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Projects on site in 2023   Whilst we offer a flexible service to all our clients which sometimes sees us not appointed to oversee the progress of our projects on site we very much enjoy seeing our designs built and the process of constructing them.  We have had a number of projects on site in[...]

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What's starting on site in 2024   Shape Architecture has gained many planning permissions this year throughout Brighton and Hove and London and these projects will be starting on site in 2024.  As always they show a diversity  in size, type and location.  They range from a number of side infill and rear extensions  in[...]

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Developer News Shape Architecture continues to undertake projects with Developers across London.  Very often looking to maximise the potential of challenging sites.  Our 17 years of experience as a practice in these types of projects coupled with our creative and practical approach forms the basis for our success and established relationships with a range of[...]

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Shape Architecture on Houzz   Houzz offers an unparalleled home renovation and design platform, seamlessly connecting homeowners and home professionals with top-notch tools, resources, and vendors. Shape Architecture, having a longstanding presence on Houzz, has garnered numerous accolades for their exceptional services and innovative designs.  We have recently updated our Houzz page to showcase a[...]

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Mews House Transformation The transformation of a Mews house involves a number of key design issues.These primarily relate  to the ways in which additional floor space can be added, the creation of new external space, the use of natural light and the design of well organised contemporary interiors.Our portfolio of Mews projects have addressed all[...]

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Small Extension in Brighton   Shape Architecture has just finished a small extension in Sandgate Road in Brighton.  The property had a single storey structure at the rear in which the kitchen was located.   We gained planning permission to add another storey on top of this which gave space for a new bathroom.  At ground[...]

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Brighton Extension   Our roof terrace extension at Norfolk Road in Brighton continues to progress well.  On this project we are working with Everest Miles Contractors based in Portslade.  With the Christmas holiday coming up the focus is on forming the new flat roof and getting it waterproofed.  With that in mind the rear elevation[...]

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