Shape Architecture has always taken its wider Environmental and Community responsibilities seriously. As Architects we are able to make a significant difference to the Environmental issues given our role in society. At Shape Architecture we have over 25 years’ experience in designing sustainable buildings. Our Community responsibility is also significant, given the range of Community[…]
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Environmental and Community Responsibility
Community Buildings, Private Residential, Sustainable Architecture Jan 20, 2020
Shape Architecture is now working on its fifteenth Fulham basement extension Having now worked on over 30 basement extensions in London it is in Fulham that our first basement project was carried out. This being in Ellerby Street. Two more then followed near to each other in Hurlingham Road and Broomhouse Road and then two[...]
Listed Buildings in Brighton
Architects Brighton, Architects Sussex, Blog, Private Residential Jan 23, 2017
Shape Architecture has obtained listed building consent for two Grade 2 Listed properties in Montpelier Crescent. One a large family home and the other a single storey flat. Common to each is the creation of contemporary light bright interiors more suited to today's living whilst maintaining and in many instances improving upon the Grade 2[...]
Listed House near Hyde Park
Architects Kensington, Blog, Private Residential, Uncategorized, Work Jan 18, 2017
Shape Architecture was selected by a Developer client to work on the contemporary refurbishment and extension of this Grade 02 listed house near Hyde Park. The project follows the same approach as a project at Rickham House that is also Grade 02 listed with an external treatment that combines a green sedum roof with large[...]
Stevenage Road, Fulham Basement Extension
15 Fulham Basements, Architects Fulham, Architects London, Basement Projects, Blog, Private Residential Aug 22, 2016
Following the success of our Fulham basement extensions and particularly those in the ‘alphabet streets’ Shape Architecture was selected by a local developer to undertake a large basement extension and whole house development in Stevenage Road opposite Bishops Park. In our portfolio of fifteen Fulham Basements, this project is one of the larger ones and[…]
Finlay Street, Fulham Basement Extension
Architects Fulham, Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects, Blog, Private Residential Aug 12, 2016
In our fifteen Fulham basement extensions portfolio, this basement project is one of the most recent to gain planning permission. Located in the Alphabet streets in Finlay street, it sits near many of our other basement projects completed over the last few years. The project was awarded to Shape Architecture through client recommendation. The brief[…]
Finlay Street, Fulham Basement Extension
Architects Fulham, Architects London, Basement Projects, Blog, Private Residential, Uncategorized Aug 09, 2016
As a continuation of our Fulham basement project, we take a closer look at a successful project nearing completion at Finlay Street in Fulham. Like many projects, the brief follows a tried and tested formula executed across the board with private residences in Fulham. The first step is taking the initial L-Shaped victorian footprint and[…]
St. Dunstans Road, Fulham Basement Extension
Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects, Blog, Private Residential Aug 09, 2016
Visualisation of St. Dunstans, Fulham, London St. Dunstan's Road is one of the fifteen basement extensions in Fulham undertaken by Shape Architecture over the last few years in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. We design basement extensions in London in many other boroughs from Kensington and Chelsea to Richmond and Camden. It is in Fulham,[...]
Ellerby Street, Fulham Basement Extension
Architects Fulham, Architects London, Basement Projects, Blog, Private Residential, Uncategorized Aug 05, 2016
Working as architects in Fulham our fourth basement project in a portfolio of fifteen Fulham basements was again in Ellerby street and once more through Client recommendation. Natural light enters the heart of the basement and is one of the projects great successes. This part of the home at both basement and ground floor levels[...]
Inglethorpe Street, Fulham Basement Extension
Architects Fulham, Architects London, Basement Projects, Blog, Private Residential Aug 02, 2016
Amongst our portfolio of fifteen basement extensions in Fulham, this project in Inglethorpe Street is distinct in its design. Its difference lies in the way in which space that is usually given over to the rear lightwell is in this instance used as internal space to increase the basement footprint. This alteration creates a distinct[…]
Fulham Basement Extension
Architects Fulham, Architects London, Blog, Private Residential Feb 12, 2015
Fulham Basement Extension Shape Architecture continues to be granted planning permissions for basement extensions in Fulham. We have just been granted planning permission for a basement extension in Inglethorpe Road, one of the ‘Alphabet streets’ in Fulham. This design of which is distinguished by several features. A notable departure from the typical rear garden lightwell[…]
Planning Permission for Basement Extension in Barnes
Architects London, Architects Richmond, Basement Architects, Basement Projects, Blog, Private Residential Jun 26, 2014
Basement Extension under Garden Shape Architecture has obtained planning permission for a basement extension in Barnes. Located entirely below the rear garden this basement is connected to the existing property via an elegant glazed link housing the stair. There are many opportunities to create a light filled and spacious interior given its location below the[…]
Windsor Basement Extensions
Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects, Blog, Uncategorized, Work May 22, 2014
Windsor Basement Extensions Our basement extension in Windsor is a good example of the ever wider area where London basement extensions are being undertaken. Whilst the majority of our London basement extensions over the years have centred around Kensington and Fulham, we have for the last year worked over a wider area in and around[…]
Kensington Basement Extensions Shape Architecture is currently working on a very interesting basement extension in Kensington which involves the incorporation of existing vaults. There is much opportunity to develop these elements into an architectural feature of the basement extension. The contrast between the 'heavy' form of the arched vaults and lightweight and transparent glass screens[...]
Drawing Architecture A great part of the success of our projects is in our clear visual communication. Every project has a 3D computer model created and this is used throughout the design process. In addition we always draw our ideas at all stages of the project, which remains an excellent way in which to communicate.[...]
London Basement Extensions Shape Architecture continues to see a noticeable increase in enquiries and instructions for basement extensions in London. Enquiries still come via client recommendation or contractor recommendation and an increasing number occur following visits to our website. Here we have a large portfolio of London basement extensions of all types, sizes and locations,[...]
How to Design a Loft Conversion
Architects Barnes, Architects Chelsea, Architects Fulham, Architects Hammersmith, Architects Kensington, Architects London, Architects Notting Hill, Architects Wandsworth, Architects Wimbledon, Blog, Private Residential, Work May 08, 2014
How to Design a Loft Conversion A loft conversion, like a pod room, is a relatively simple space that should integrate well with the existing building layout both in terms of its construction and its circulation. Equally the most should be made of elevated views out and roof lights providing views of the sky and[…]
How to Design a Basement When asked how to design a basement it is the use of natural light, the integration of spaces, and the views and glimpses between that form the basis of a successful project. Shape Architecture continues to design and construct London basement extensions throughout the capital utilising these principles. Clearly, 'how[...]
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