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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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Barnes Loft Conversion   Shape Architecture has just submitted a pre-app request for a house extension project in Barnes.  The brief entails a rear extension alongside a pod room extension over the existing back addition.   As residential architects in Barnes and many other parts in London, Shape Architecture brings its expertise in transforming all[...]

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Loft Conversion in Hove   Shape Architecture has just gained planning permission for another loft conversion in Hove.  This project is in Portland Road and much like our loft project in Lawrence Road features a hip to gable extension coupled with the addition of a dormer extension.  This form of loft conversion creates a large[...]

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House Extension Architects in Fulham   Working as architects in Fulham we undertake house extensions of all types and size.  From a side extension to the addition of a wrap around extension our designs transform our clients’ homes creating light filled and contemporary spaces. Our side infill project in St. Dionis road  in Fulham combines[...]

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House Extension Architects in Brighton and Hove    Working as architects in Brighton we undertake extensions of all types and size.  From a side extension to the addition of a wrap-around extension, our projects transform our clients homes creating light filled and contemporary spaces. Our side extension in Rugby Road in Brighton is a good[...]

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Hove Loft Conversion   Shape Architecture carries out many loft conversions in Brighton and Hove to a wide variety of house types.  We are currently on site with a loft conversion in Lawrence Road in Hove.  The project sees the addition of a rear dormer plus a hip to gable addition. The resulting space is[...]

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Fulham Garden Rooms Our latest garden room in Acfold Road in  Fulham is progressing well.  The Brick walls are up and the roof joists are in  and the floor with underfloor heating is in place.  As a bespoke garden room the building responds to our clients brief very well.  Equally the brick work detailing, the[...]

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Fulham Architects    As residential architects in Fulham, Shape Architecture brings its expertise in transforming properties of all types and size ranging from a simple loft conversion to complex basement extensions.   Established in 2006 we enjoy longstanding relationships with local Contractors, Engineers, Planners and Building Control.  All of which contributes to the success of our[...]

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Brighton and Hove Architects   As residential architects in Brighton and Hove, Shape Architecture brings its expertise in transforming properties of all types and size ranging from a simple loft conversion to complex basement extensions.   Established in 2006 we enjoy longstanding relationships with local Contractors, Engineers, Planners and Building Control.  All of which contributes to[...]

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Brighton Roof Terrace project progress on site   Our roof terrace and rear extensions project continues to make progress on site.  We have been discussing the finer detail of the glazed cube access onto the roof and how it integrates with the waterproofing and insulation makeup.  Other issues on site at this point in time[...]

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Westminster Roof Terrace   Shape Architecture has been appointed to design a roof terrace in Westminster and have now issued the draft pre-app brochure to our client, alongside our other roof terrace project in Wandsworth.  As mentioned in our blog yesterday, going through the pre-app process allows us to discover how viable a project would[...]

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Wandsworth Roof Terrace   Shape Architecture has been appointed to design a roof terrace in Wandsworth and have now issued the draft pre-app brochure to our client. The pre-app process allows us to discover the viability of a project without committing to a full drawing package, which is now quite a common approach with our[...]

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Brighton Roof Terrace project progress on site Just started on site but clear that everyone involved in this project is excited by it, our Norfolk Road roof terrace and rear extension project is starting to progress.  The initial challenges relate to establishing the various levels and setting out for the new elements of construction, particularly[...]

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Project in Lewisham: Site Visit   As architects, our profession is often seen as one that revolves around drawings, measurements, and technical details. At Shape Architecture, much of our time is spent on site, often attending existing old buildings with the premise of uncovering potential in the most unexpected places. In the borough of Lewisham,[...]

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Ealing Extension Our extension at Argyle Road in Ealing remains one of our largest extension projects.  Gaining planning permissions via the prior approval process it extends some six metres and occupies the full width of the property.  The transformation of the property is clearly evident.  A light and bright contemporary interior is created filled with[...]

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New Fulham Side Return Extension   Shape Architecture has been appointed for another side extension in Fulham in Ewald Road.  This follows our recent granting of planning permission for a side infill extension in Gastein Road, Fulham. Extensions should transform a space and side infill extensions do this very effectively.  The additional floor space coupled[...]

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