Testimonials

Professional, attentive and good communication summarise the great service we received from Jason and his team, throughout the extension and fully refurbishment project of our house. Thank you.

Mrs J Wong, Private Client, Project in Wimbledon ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I highly recommend Jason and his team for their professional and attentive support on every stage of my project. Not only are they creative but they listen and take on board your ideas, needs and wants. The high quality of their drawings has been remarked upon by all the builders I have shown them to. A friendly voice has always been at the end of the phone whenever I have needed.
Thanks very much Shape Architecture for your brilliant service.

Ms B Symmons, Private Client, Project in Ealing ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Simply blown away by our planning permission being granted for a roof terrace. Especially since we were told by residents on our street that it was impossible to achieve this. Thank you to the stellar team for such a smooth and efficient process. We cannot wait for the next phases now.

Mrs S Ahmad, Private Client, Project in Brighton ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jason and the team at shape have held our hands through the initial processes for design and planning permission and its been a breeze, extremely professional and keen to explain each step in detail they have made it a pleasure, we have our permissions and will be moving onto the next steps, many thanks Shape

Mr C Khan, Private Client, Project in Brighton ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I was absolutely delighted with the work and service Shape Architects Brighton provided for me. I will have no hesitation whatsoever in future to contact them again should I need architectural work and  highly recommend them to anyone who will need the services of professional, quick, and helpful architects. Thank you Jason. Your work was first class.

Mr Peppy C, Private Client, Project in Brighton ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Shape Architecture was the perfect environment for my son’s work experience week. Jason and the team provided a professional and inspiring introduction to the world of architecture.

They set a creative brief, which my son responded to and developed his solution over the 5 days. Support was friendly, but also instructive, enabling the development of both technical skills and critical thinking.

Thank you Shape Architecture for a memorable, enriching experience.

Mr I Richardson  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A thoroughly professional firm of architects.

The team at Shape were excellent to deal with – and very communicative. This allowed us to establish a clear brief. Draft options were swiftly provide allowing us to select the option that suited us best.

Shape then submitted the planning application and were in regular contact with the case officer. We were kept informed of progress throughout and planning was granted within the determination period.

At the outset, we asked three different firms of Architects to quote for the job and Shape were very competitive. We are delighted with the service we have received and are happy to recommend them.

Mr S Smith, Private Client, Project in Fulham  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I would 100 percent recommend Jason and his team to interested clients, I have been lucky enough to work along side Shape Architecture on a number of projects. Their design’s challenge us and help keep us on top of new products and installation methods.

The key to any successful project is communication between Architects, clients and contractors, Jason @ Shape Architecture goes above and beyond to achieve this, especially when tight time scales are involved.

Shape Architecture understand the demands of family life and the importance of multi use space, they listen to the client and we work together as a collaborative team to ensure the space reaches its full potential.

Mr J Wilkinson, Contractor, Owner of Whitehall Construction  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I recently worked with Shape Architecture on a project in South West London and I am extremely satisfied with their services. The team was incredibly helpful and flexible in overcoming any obstacles that arose during the entire development process. I will definitely be using their services again in the future.

Mr B Carse, Private Client, Mixed Use Scheme in Putney  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jason and Robin were very helpful in coming up with some lovely designs for a terrace – they were very quick with the turnaround and communicated with me clearly throughout the process!

Private Client, Roof Terrace Project in Fulham  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We’ve been working with Shape Architecture on a rebuild/restoration of a flat in a listed building, which required a lot of work. Throughout the entire process, the work that Jason has done has been perfect, starting with a completely painless planning process, through the tender process for the contractor to completion of the different stages of the project.

Jason’s attention to detail has been immaculate, ranging from the fine details of a particular design element up to the financial and planning aspects of the whole three-stage project. He is highly attentive and creative in the design process, and listens extremely carefully.

Working with him has been a real pleasure and the project has been pretty much seamless in its execution.

Private Client, Interior refurbishment of a listed property in Hove   ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Excellent Architectural Practice. Their responses were immediate, their work thorough and their communications impeccable. I would definitely recommend these guys .. Superb work and thank you !

Private Client, Retrospective planning permission granted in Brighton   ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jason and his team have been great – from initial contact being enthusiastic to work on my project, to each stage of design and working with planning.  Pricing structure was clear up front, and I loved the design suggestions that they made, with different drawings to choose from.  My new roof and attic conversion wasn’t a big project, but they were always super responsive.  I’ll definitely be going back if/when I have a larger construction project for them.

Private Client, Small extension in Brighton  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I recently used the services of Shape Architecture and was pleased with the way my brief was handled and would not hesitate to use them again in the future, Abdou the Shape consultant from start listened to my ideas, accepted my drawings to work from and pleased I was kept updated on the progress every step of the way, when changes were requested by me, we discussed these and with close collaboration all helped to complete the assignment in a timely manner.

Thank you to the Shape Architecture Team for their services in completing the assignment.

Private Client, Small Interior Project in Fulham  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Shape Architecture on our projects. Robin especially has been patient and has contributed greatly to our design ideas which has been extremely helpful. The turnaround on updating drawings has also been fantastic as it has helped us keep our projects moving forward.

We will continue to use the team at Shape Architecture

Developer Client  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brilliant. Shape negotiated with the Brighton planning dept and secured retrospective planning permission for us on a listed building.  Highly recommended.

Mr J Tomlinson, Private Client  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Excellent work experience for one of our students. Thanks

Mr J Reeves, Local School  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jason and everyone at Shape have been incredibly helpful and patient with us through our first renovation project. They helped us obtain retrospective planning permission for a garden room as well as a loft conversation and new windows.

They’re always quick to answer and in the otherwise difficult to navigate world of construction they have guided us through seamlessly. I can not recommend them enough.

E. Thomas, Private Client  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Superb work in getting listed building consent for my grade 1 listed apartment, turning it from an outdated lay out to a much more contemporary space. Always answered queries promptly.

Mr R D, Private Client  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Simply blown away by our planning permission being granted for a roof terrace. Especially since we were told by residents on our street that it was impossible to achieve this. Thank you to the stellar team for such a smooth and efficient process. We cannot wait for the next phases now.

Mrs S Ahmad, Private Client  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I have been super impressed with every aspect of the service from Shape.

I had quite a complex project where I was planning to turn my flat into a Duplex.  My property is part of a large Victorian building, and my intention was to connect the flat to the basement below, digging into the floor to raise the ceiling height and creating a new bedroom and bathroom.  The works required underpinning and legal agreement from all parties within my building, alongside this I also needed consent from the council as I lived in a Conservation Area.

The team at Shape led the way for me to secure all of the above, with little if no effort from myself.  They were at hand at every stage of the project providing a friendly, professional service where nothing seeing too much trouble.

Having never done a project of this size I was constantly on the phone or emailing Shape but this was not a problem at all , the team made me feel at ease and explained everything clearly for me to understand and made me feel 100% comfortable with what was happening.

I cannot personally recommend the team at Shape more highly and I have been so pleased with every aspect of their service – a telling sign (for me) was all the people around the project from the party wall surveyor to the building team etc, etc did not have anything but praise for Shape as well.

Mr D Connolly, Private Client  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jason and the team helped us design our dream home in London and where always at hand to help and hear our ideas to get the outcome we desired. We appreciated how willing they were to adapt and the good contacts they had with the planners and builders. Thanks!

Mr I Dexeus, Private Client  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I have worked alongside Jason and Robin at Shape on a number of projects and have always found them easy to work with. They produce easy to read drawings along with their great designs which makes my life as a structural engineer a lot easier! I would definitely recommend to anyone that is looking for great architectural service.

Mr M Walsh, Structural Engineer  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We at NV Interiors have now completed one project with Shape and are currently collaborating on another. I couldn’t recommend them enough; they have become my go to architects. They are so professional, knowledgeable and innovative. They are also so accommodating to all the client’s wishes; they really listen to the brief and take on board all of the client’s requests whole heartedly. Do not hesitate to give Shape a call.

Mr S Parmar, Interior Designer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Shape architecture and particularly Jason has been integral in bringing to life our dream home, transforming our terrace house by extending our kitchen, building out our basement and utility rooms. Jason’s design input was invaluable, with clear plans and designs that we could see, make changes to and share with the builder in order to make it a reality. I also appreciated Jason’s input and network being able to bring on board Blue Engineering as structural engineers for our project. This was probably a very small project for Shape Architecture but we really appreciate Jason taking it on for us. Thanks a lot Jason and team.

Mr B Chow, Private Client ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I highly recommend Shape Architecture as an extremely professional and responsive architectural practice. As an industry professional I can vouch for the detail and quality of their drawings, which assists other associated professionals to quote and understand the proposed works, their technical understanding of construction and planning and the speed of which they respond to queries and enquires.

Contractor ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We always enjoy working on residential design projects with Shape Architecture and Jason W. the owner himself. Our current project in Chelsea is receiving great attention to detail and design ideas in particular for a roof extension to a Victorian House, where design options have to be carefully considered to respect the conservation area and improve the townscape.

Miguel, Private Client ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jason was exceptional from start to end. He spent time really listening to what I wanted giving practical useful advice on a project that was going to prove difficult obtaining planning permission for. Jason gave me innovative ideas. Due to his experience and knowledge he managed to secure planning permission on appeal without 3rd party involvement ! Fees are broken down for each stage of the whole process so there is no misunderstanding relating to the costs and great attention is given to time deadlines. It’s been great working with Jason and his Enthusiastic team. I would highly recommend Shape Architecture.

R. Altaf, Private Client, Brighton  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Shape designed and project managed an extension to our kitchen/diner and the renovation of the rest of our terraced house in Fulham. Jason Wren of Shape expertly guided us through planning and design stages and ran a tender to select an excellent building contractor.

As with any building project on an old building, problems and opportunities arose in the course of the work. Jason was able to provide workable and realistic solutions to the problems and helped us find creative options to take advantage of opportunities as they arose.

Jason and Shape took a pragmatic approach to the project that enabled us to feel we had designed our ideal house with his professional help. We always felt confident in the professionalism of his advice and experience.

We are glad we appointed an architect and we felt their services were an excellent investment. The result is a delightful home that we already enjoy living in.

Mr S Brooks, Private Client, Fulham  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jason was very professional, easy to work with and got on well with the builder. All in all a very good experience.

Mr Rogan, Private Client, Chelsea  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jason took on the job of designing a very contemporary 2 storey extension that would fit well with our Grade II listed part Tudor, part Georgian house set right in the middle of a conservation area in a very pretty but particular village!  Many would have walked politely away faced with nosy neighbours, planners, parish councillors, listed buildings conservation officers, not to mention fairly demanding clients but Jason stuck with us and in his quiet, understated way negotiated his path through every challenge with charm and professionalism.  As a result of his vision and skill we ended up with a wonderfully contemporary design, that showed off rather than blended with the existing building and we got permission to build a much larger extension that we originally thought that we would be able to.  I wouldn’t hesitate to use Jason again and have recommended him to many of my friends.

Rachael Ogilvie Robertson, Private Client, Bray, Berkshire  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We would wholeheartedly recommend Shape Architecture having used them to help design our extensions as part of our complete refurbishment and upgrade of our Victorian terrace. Jason was incredibly professional and knowledgeable throughout, with a major positive being the ease, swiftness and clarity of all communication between us. Shape helped us to understand our project in a more technical sense, answering all our questions along the way, and were very adaptable when we wanted to make changes. They have also been available throughout the project to help with any queries we’ve had.

C. Foster, Private Client, Various Extensions and Whole House Refurb in Wimbledon  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

A very supportive company, who gave my student a fantastic work experience opportunity, continued to support him after the placement and encouraged him to fulfil his dream of becoming an architect – thank you!

N. Cutress, School Workplace Co-ordinator, Local School  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Having worked on a number of projects over the last few years, we find Shape Architecture a pleasure to work with. Their designs are interesting, their processes easy to work with and customers are always satisfied with the outcomes. Shape Architecture’s professional approach to design coupled with their project management and delivery skills make every part of the design and build process a success. Their work on the creation of space and the allowance of natural light is exciting and much needed especially in London properties. They are able to achieve the seamless change from inside and outside with the innovative design of their structures. They are reliable, dependable and imaginative and we have only had good feedback from their clients.

Developer Client  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The relationship between interior designers and architects can often be fraught; but working with Shape Architecture is a pleasure. We have completed one project together and are now in the midst of another, and the cooperation and collaboration is seamless–which ultimately leads to a better result for our clients. Shape is particularly adept at bringing light into the darkest of corners–basements are a specialty of theirs–and our project at Redesdale Street, Chelsea, is a stunning case study in bright, light, open-plan living.

D. McQuinn, Interior Designer  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I recently photographed a private residential project created by Shape Architecture. Shape has an incredible eye for the relationship between space and light. At every turn, Shape brought light into the 3-story home in innovative ways…a skylight, a floor/ceiling “window,” glass panels leading up the staircase. All treatments gave the home a feeling of openness while still maintaining a degree of separation between the various spaces. Quietly stunning and graphically beautiful (and a pleasure) to photograph.

Fisher, Photographer  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Extremely Professional firm. Will work with them again.

Private Client in Lancing  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Having worked with Shape Architecture over the past few years, I highly recommend working with Jason and the team.
They are extremely professional in their technical and dynamic approach. They thoroughly listen to the requirements. They ensure everything is covered for a better, most cost efficient outcome.

Mr K Williams, Consultant  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I am a Spanish architect who had been working at shape architecture for some months. This experience allowed me to develop personally and expand my skill set; as well as gain experience in a professional architectural environment. The work atmosphere was great and I felt quickly integrated in the team. Day to day they were always ready to help me with all the technical questions I could have. Besides all, thanks to them I felt valued in my work and I took a step forward on my professional career.

A. Raez, Work Experience  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Truly fantastic Architects. The service and attention to detail is unparalleled. The design and drawing package is so comprehensive it gives the clients such a clear idea, you can then employ your construction company confidently. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Contractor  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Working with Jason was a pleasure. He helped us through the whole planning process. He was always responsive and came up with solutions to all the hurdles thrown at us.
I can’t imagine how we would have coped without his help and expertise.

Mr M White, Private Client, Hammersmith Garden Studio   ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We’ve worked with Shape Architecture for the best part of a decade and have always found them to be adaptable, responsive and on top of their brief.  They are a pleasure to work with

Mr T. Williams, Firstplan, Planning Consultants  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

As a contractor it is really helpful when Architects produce drawings that are clear to understand. The Information that Jason provides is always really clear and his designs are always really well throughout. I would definitely recommend Shape Architecture.

BPS, Contractor  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Used this company for my loft conversion. I had a few people round to give quotes but they were head and shoulders above everyone else. They gave impartial advice and explained issues and things clearly that no-one else did. After instantly gaining my trust with their approach, they did not disappoint with the quality of the full end to end process.

M. Clarke, Private Client  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I spent most of my summer holiday working with Shape for work experience straight after finishing my second year studying Interior Architecture.   It was an incredibly rewarding experience as I worked on real life projects whilst learning a new software. I started with no prior knowledge of how practices operate and the experience I had with Shape truly changed that. The architects were always there to help and answer any questions which allowed me to strengthen my knowledge of Architecture and design. The attention to detail they put in all projects shows their commitment to creating only the best for their clients.  Shapes new website is easy to navigate and the content clearly shows their vast experience in both small and big projects.

J. Torres, Work Experience  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Shape Architecture and in particular with Jason (Wren). From a contractor’s point of view it is refreshing to have such a collaborative working relationship with an Architect. I believe that this approach contributes significantly to the overall success of Shape Architecture’s projects. It is not uncommon to find Jason, in his boots, on site, keeping himself abreast of developments. It is an inevitable part of any significant development project that adjustments to scope will need to be made from time to time. Jason manages these with the same calm, professional and good humoured approach that he manages the rest of the project. I have no hesitation recommending Shape Architecture to our clients and look forward to working with Jason and his team on many more projects in the future.

Brighton Contractor at Castle Construction  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Shape did a wonderful job designing the private roof garden of Florin Court in Charterhouse Square. We now have an amenity which is much enjoyed by the residents of the 120 flats who can enjoy beautiful surroundings and sensational views across London. Shape worked well within a tight budget and interacted effectively with both ourselves as the client as well as our surveyors.

Private Client, Florin Court Charterhouse Square, London  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jason is great! He helped us scope out our new home (which needs a ton of refurbishment) in Brighton by patiently going around and looking at potential houses with us. He helped us with legal questions and preliminary plans and gave us excellent advise recommendations. He was so very patient too, even with our often un-punctual estate agents and bad directions, he took it all in stride. He is a real pro and his work is exquisite, check out his website! I can’t recommend him highly enough, especially if you are in the market for a new home. He’s also very clear about his fees, etc, which is not always a given. Choose Shape Architecture, they are the best!

Sylvia McLain, Private Client  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I found Shape Architecture by recommendation and I feel extremely lucky to have done so. They have been an absolute pleasure to work with. Jason & the team at Shape have amazing communication, professionalism and a love for the work they do. They would go that extra mile to get the results we were looking for, by doing so our project turned out better than we could of envisaged. The team were extremely knowledgeable, I was amazed how instantly they had an understanding of our vision. This was topped of by being easy to talk to and easily contactable, ready to help/advise whenever we needed them.

Chris Angell, Consultant  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jason at Shape Architecture worked with us to remodel our listed apartment including relocating the kitchen & bathroom, guiding us through the planning and consent processes, along with all the licenses and awards required. We faced a number of challenges associated with the listed status of the building, and acoustic concerns of neighbours below, however Jason worked and reworked plans until a solution was found that met all requirements and gave us the home layout we desired. Always professional, friendly, and responsive throughout the project.

Private Client, The Drive, Hove  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Having worked with Shape Architecture for many years on projects of all sizes I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for an architect with an extensive track record of high quality and eye catching design. For anyone considering undertaking a project I would strongly encourage speaking with Jason and his team.

Consultant  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

As someone with very little experience in managing building projects, I was given the task of redeveloping one of our Church Halls into a vibrant centre for the Community. Jason was recommended to me by colleague and he has been a continual source of guidance and inspiration throughout, taking the time to understand our requirements, resulting in a concept and innovative design that has captured the imagination of the members. I would gladly recommend Jason and his colleagues at Shape Architecture.

Community Client  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Shape were able to bring a number of new ideas to complement our original brief, which took our project to the next level. We highly recommend Jason – even though ours was probably one of the smaller projects in his portfolio, it was treated with the same respect and professionalism as larger contracts, which wasn’t the case with other architects we approached.

Private Client, Linum Cottage Bray Berskshire  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

As a Main Contractor company, we have worked with Shape Architecture in delivering a number of successful full house refurbishments (including the construction of new basements) in Fulham and Chelsea. We find them friendly, professional, knowledgeable and an architectural practice with a high attention to detail. We would recommend them as Architect to our Clients for their residential projects and hope to continue working with them going forward.

Contractor  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brilliant work, sage advice, efficient and friendly. Good prices too. What more could you ask for?

Mr M Welham ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

We have found Shape Architecture to offer a very professional service. Attention to detail, creative ideas and solutions along with a prompt personal service are strong ideals that this company has in place. These are carried through to completion of a project which provides client satisfaction.

Mitchinson Macken Structural Engineer  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

As a Lighting Designer I have worked with the team at Shape Architecture on a number of interesting projects. Always efficient, approachable and reliable, I have thoroughly enjoyed each experience and would highly recommend their expertise.

Jo Mann, Lighting Designer  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Shape Architecture have been designing a residential project for us in London. They have proved to be highly creative and efficient in their work, with an approach which always takes into account the wishes and budget of the client.

Alan Bristow, Private Client  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I found Shape Architecture to be extremely helpful and easy to work with. They gave us interesting and inspiring designs and ideas for our house.

Caroline Firth, Private Client, Fulham  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Basement Extension Broomhouse Road

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, Private Client, Westminster, London  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Extensions and Refurbishment to Grade 2 Listed Property

Shape Architecture have been involved in our residential basement conversion project from inception right through to the final stages. We have been very impressed by their continual professionalism and dedication to the project. They have been supportive to us, as clients, throughout the project and have always been responsive to what was needed at the different stages. The level of service received has been very personal and we have felt that we were a priority throughout. We would thoroughly recommend Shape Architecture to others.

Mrs Emma Vassallo & Mr Hans Enssle, Private Clients, Fulham  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Basement Extension Hurlingham Road

We have enjoyed working with Shape Architecture; they have provided us with thoughtful and practical advice through the design and planning process, guiding us expertly through the technical minefields of planning and building regulations. Shape Architecture have been responsive, and available when required and worked well with other advisors.

Mr Phelps, Private Client, Fulham  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Basement Extension Ellerby Street