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London Basements So far this year we have been working on a range of basements at various stages of the design and construction over a number of London boroughs. Several planning applications have been submitted for basements extensions in Fulham and in Kensington, and we have also started work on a large basement in Barnes[...]
How to Extend a Basement As more and more people opt to create a basement extension, the question as to how to create a basement, convert a basement, or extend a basement is ever more relevant. There are a range of issues that need to be understood, and these include those of a structural and[...]
As more and more people opt to create a basement extension the question as to how to extend a basement is ever more relevant. There are a range of issues that need to be understood and these include those of a structural and technical nature, design and architectural issues, planning and building control legislation, party[...]
London Basement Conversions: Five Tips for Technical Design 1. Tanking 2. Natural Lighting 3. Acoustic Design 4. Artificial Lighting 5. External Materials 1. London Basement Conversions and Tanking Tanking refers to the application of a waterproof membrane to the walls and floors of a basement structure. Various companies manufacture the membrane and it is typically[...]
London Basement Conversions: Stairs As London architects undertaking basement conversions we have a wide and detailed knowledge of the design of internal stairs. The internal stair presents a good opportunity to design a feature element within a project and a means by which light can be brought down into the basement. London Basement Conversions: Stair[...]
London Basement Lightwells Throughout our portfolio of basement conversions in Fulham and in Kensington we have explored the ways in which a lightwell can be incorporated into a basement extension to provide the maximum amount of daylight and views out. London Basement Conversions: Garden Lightwell The garden lightwell is the key lightwell in the design[...]
Tip One: Light and Space in Basement Design The use of light throughout a project and in particular in basement design is of vital importance. A well lit basement extension will always exceed expectations and help create a sense of space. Natural light should be brought into the basement from a variety of sources and[...]
Light and Transparency Throughout our portfolio of residential projects in Fulham, Shape Architecture has explored the issues of light and transparency. These are particularly important issues in basement extensions where light filled interiors help create elegant and contemporary spaces. Architects in Fulham The use of glass is important. Within basement projects it is widely used[...]
Shape Architecture has begun work on another Basement and whole house conversion in Cloncurry street, Fulham. As architects working in Fulham we have now worked on seven such projects in the last year and continue to be commissioned on many more. Each new project has come through client recommendation. Set alongside all our other basement[...]
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