Common to all our projects is the use of glass to bring natural light into all parts of a project and to provide a better visual and physical connection between the Interior and exterior.  These vary from structural glass panels set into the floor to glass cubes housing stairs.  Large scale glazed panels and rooflights feature in our projects.

“Shape Architecture have successfully met the criteria laid down in a number of ways including the creation of an interior that works around the principles of transparency, openness and light. Their attention to detail was exemplary.”

– Mr. P Gillies , Transformation of Listed Apartment in Westminster

We carry out house extensions of all types which all serve to transform a home.   Light bright contemporary interiors are formed with excellent views onto gardens beyond.  Very often the roof is a green sedum roof with an elegant rooflight set within.  This helps the extension merge into the garden when viewed from floor levels above.  We will design 3 or 4 options to discuss with our clients and all designs use 3D graphics to ensure clear communication.

Shape Architecture’s extensions in Lewisham includes a wrap around extension with green sedum roof in Erlanger Road

Shape Architecture has gained planning permission for a wrap around extension in Erlanger Road in Lewisham.  Located in the Telegraph Hill Conservation Area, the extension, alongside internal remodelling serves to transform the ground floor of this property.  With a green sedum roof punctuated with rooflights and the creation of a courtyard space the result is a contemporary and light filled home with much improved circulation and connection with the garden.

Click here to link to our project in Erlanger Road

Shape Architecture has been successful in obtaining planning permission for roof terraces throughout London.  These vary from those to Listed Buildings such as Florin Court, to a variety of Mews houses.  Our portfolio of roof terrace projects also include those to a typical terraced house and in several instances the house is divided into flats and the provision of a roof terrace to the upper floor flat is even more beneficial.

Our basement projects form an important part of our portfolio of work.  We have carried out over 30 basement projects throughout London.  Our basement extensions range from those to mews properties, to houses and below gardens and flats.

A successful basement extension rests on the bringing in of natural light into the interior, which is key in creating a quality of space and this is where we have much experience.  Added to this is the design of the stair which might be sat below a glazed section of roof.  Thereafter the arrangement of rooms and their relationship with lightwells is important to consider.

Our basement extensions in Lewisham include a recently approved basement to a property on Bromley Hill.

Shape Architecture communicates clearly to our clients, and this is at the foundation for a successful project.  All designs, no matter what size are developed in 3D alongside freehand drawing.  A typical concept proposals brochure will have 5 different options described in 3D, 2D and freehand drawings and this will be the basis for discussion with the Client as we determine the preferred design.   We are also able to provide animations of projects and model the movement of the sun through an interior.