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Robin Nicholas

Fulham Projects on the Drawing Board Below we give a glimpse of the variety of projects currently on the drawing board in Fulham.  Working as architects in Fulham our portfolio of residential projects is diverse both in size and in type.  As a practice Shape Architecture has been established in the borough for 17 years[...]

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Walk in Wardrobe Design Shape Architecture designs bespoke furniture for many of its projects and has done so over the last 17 years.  This often includes the design of walk-in wardrobes.  As architects we undertake interior design services ranging from lighting design to bathroom design and the design of walk-in wardrobes is a frequent part[...]

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Sustainable Refurbishment A key advantage in employing Shape Architecture on a project is that we bring over 27 years of experience in working on sustainable projects of all types and size.   We are not new to sustainable design, we haven't suddenly decided to pursue it. Rather it has been a core value of our work[...]

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Kitchen Design Shape Architecture designs contemporary and elegant kitchen dining rooms filled with natural light.  As social spaces they connect seamlessly with the garden beyond. They are a feature of most of our residential work and whilst they vary in size, they always transform a project.   A new kitchen design might not require an[...]

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Planning permission in Wandsworth Shape Architecture has just been granted planning permission for a large roof terrace in Wandsworth alongside rear dormer and feature roof glazing.  The project helps transform the property which at present has quite a small garden. Much emphasis is out on the use of glass promoting a sense of transparency and[...]

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Transform your home with Shape Architecture We are pleased to be recognized as architects expert in transforming homes.  We were one of only 30 UK practices selected by the Royal Institute of British Architects in their publication ‘House goals: Work with Architects; transform your home’.   The success of our work is founded on the[...]

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Design Proposals and the Planning Process We believe we excel during the design proposals phase which is key in ensuring client expectations are met and exceeded.  This is based on the combination of a proven creative ability underpinned by a strong technical background and over 17 years of experience in designing in the residential sector. [...]

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Site Survey Shape Architecture undertakes its own site surveys.  This enables us to gain an understanding of the building most quickly.  We have our own digital surveying equipment.  If we believe the survey will be quite complex then we rent a digital cloud survey station for the day, in which a number of members of[...]

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Self-Build Architects Building your own home can be an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling experience. Not only does it give you the opportunity to create your dream living space, but it also allows you to tailor every aspect of the project to your preferences and needs. In this guide, we will take you through the key[...]

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Garden Studio Architects Shape Architecture continues to design a variety of garden studios throughout London and Brighton.   A building type we have been designing for over fifteen years when we first designed Ecoshed 01 in Hammersmith.  We have recently been discussing our portfolio of garden studios with prospective clients and one that has drawn much[...]

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Appointment When a potential client contacts Shape Architecture it is either by phone or email.  It may be by recommendation or very often via the RIBA client advisory service, whereby a potential client has contacted the RIBA for a list of recommended architects, and they have recommended Shape Architecture.  A client may have also found[...]

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Roof Terrace Extensions Shape Architecture is currently working on two similar maisonette rooftop terrace projects, one on Constantine Road in Hampstead, and the other on New Kings Road in Fulham. The addition of rooftop terraces presents a unique opportunity to enhance the liveability and value of these properties by utilising previously inaccessible space to create[...]

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Work Experience at Shape Architecture Shape Architecture has just provided work experience for three local school children during the month of July.  Every year we host a number of local students keen on studying architecture, and this is something we enjoy doing as a practice.  We put a great deal of effort and support into[...]

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Creation of a contemporary Flat in Peckham Shape Architecture has recently started work on the transformation of an above shop flat in Peckham.  The brief calls for the creation of a distinctive contemporary open plan flat to be created from what is a fairly standard arrangement of small rooms.  Our work includes the design of[...]

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Green Roofs Case Study 03 Our third green roof case study is to the recently completed community centre in Colchester.  This project is for a local charity and brings together a number of their functions under one roof.  The site is a prominent corner location and had previously been an indoor market and butchers.  Several[...]

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Green Roofs Case Study 02 Our second green roof case study is a residential side infill extension.  Here at Rugby Road in Brighton a side infill extension serves to transform a space initially comprised of several small rooms.  It does so with the introduction of several key features.  These are the introduction of a large[...]

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Rubble roof with circular rooflight
Green Roofs Case Study 01 Our first green roof case study is a brown roof. The brown roof is a rubble roof to our EcoShed 02 for the Hammersmith Community Garden Association our Ecoshed 01 for this charity having had a green sedum roof. As the brief was to create a demonstrably sustainable building in[...]

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