Windsor Basement Extension Shape Architecture has just been appointed to design a new basement extension in Windsor. The project is similar to our basement in Barnes in that it is set below the garden rather than below the existing property. As at Barnes the challenge will be to bring daylight into the basement and create[…]
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Windsor Basement Extension
Architects Berkshire, Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects, Blog, Private Residential May 02, 2014
Fulham Basement Extension Shape Architecture has just been instructed to design a new basement extension in Fulham. The project is located in Fulham's alphabet streets where we have previously designed and built many basement extensions. London Basement Architects A key part of the brief for this Fulham basement extension is to ensure that the basement[...]
Westminster Refurbishment
Architects London, Architects Westminster, Blog, Private Residential Apr 24, 2014
Westminster Refurbishment Our refurbishment project at St James Place in Westminster is now nearing completion. This project sees the refurbishment of a large flat overlooking Green Park, to create a light contemporary interior. Working as architects in Westminster we had successfully completed a similar project in Grosvenor Square last year and it was on the[…]
London Basement Planning Permission
Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects Apr 23, 2014
Barnes Basement Submitted for Planning As basement architects in London we continue to design and submit planning applications for basement projects. Our basement in Barnes has now been submitted for planning. Here the project concerns a basement set entirely below the garden with a linking stair between basement and the existing kitchen and dining space.[...]
London Basement Extensions: Technical Design
Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects, Blog Apr 22, 2014
London Basement Extensions: Technical Design The technical design of basement extensions is critically important, as is the co-ordination between architect and structural engineer in the preparation of the design. Thereafter, the clear and efficient communication of the technical design to the contractor is of equal importance. Shape Architecture is a Chartered RIBA Practice specialising in[...]
How do I get light into a basement extension? We have just taken two new clients around our Chelsea basement just completed in Redesdale Street. Here the basement is set below an existing lower ground floor which we also remodelled. Both basement and lower ground floor are filled with light from a variety of sources[...]
Barnes Basement
Architects Barnes, Architects London, Basement Architects, Blog, Private Residential Apr 11, 2014
Basement Architects Shape Architecture continues to work on a wide range of London basements. We are currently working on a particularly interesting basement extension in Barnes which is located entirely below the rear garden. Here, the challenge of how to introduce light into a basement extension differs from those basements built below an existing structure.[…]
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[...]
Loft Conversion and Extension in Wimbledon
Architects London, Architects Wimbledon, Blog, Private Residential Feb 12, 2014
Wimbledon Loft Conversion At Shape Architecture we have recently been working on the design for this loft conversion and pod room extension to a semi-detached property in Wimbledon, London. Currently, we are at a stage of examining and carefully considering the facade options for the exterior of the dormer and pod room extensions. Architecture in[…]
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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