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an image showing a 3D model of a roof terrace project in Brighton

Roof Terraces Animation     Having gained planning permission for roof terraces at Norfolk Road and Cavendish House in Brighton and both within a short distance of each other, we have made an animation linking the two roof terraces.  

London Roof Terraces   Yesterday we published a blog on several of our roof terraces in Brighton.  Today we have done the same with several roof terrace projects in London.  We have selected a range from the prominent Grade 2 listed Florin Court to a Mews House and finally to a terraced house in Fulham[…]

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Brighton Roof Terraces   Shape Architecture continues to gain planning permissions for roof terraces in Brighton.  Below are two roof terrace projects close by to each other.  One in Norfolk Road and the other at Cavendish House opposite the I 360.  Both are large roof terraces and posed considerable planning challenges in addressing the requirements[…]

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An image showing a 3D model of an infill project in Hove

Brighton Infill and Roof Extensions   This project in Hove is at concept design stage and incorporates amongst other things a side infill extension, loft extension and hip to gable conversion.  As with all our projects we provide a brochure of 5 or 6 design options all of which are explored in 2D and 3D. […]

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An image showing a 3D model of an infill project in Brighton

Brighton Infill Extensions   Shape Architecture continues to undertake many infill extension projects throughout London and Brighton.  Below we have included images of three current infill projects in Brighton.  These 3D images give an idea of how the design and the communication with our Clients is carried out.  The use of 3D models ensures that[…]

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isometric view of a roof terrace project

Norfolk Road Roof Terrace   Our Client at Norfolk Road writes:   Simply blown away by our planning permission being granted for a roof terrace. Especially since we were told by residents on our street that it was impossible to achieve this. Thank you to the stellar team for such a smooth and efficient process.[…]

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image showing a 3d model of a small studio extension project

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 project render

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[…]

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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[…]

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Exterior View of High End Extension in Brighton

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[…]

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image showing ongoing site progress in colchester

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. […]

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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[…]

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3D section cut of a residential project in Hove

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[…]

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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[…]

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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[…]

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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[…]

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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[…]

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