January 2014
London Basement Conversions: Garden Design All our London basement conversions have included design and works to the rear garden. Amongst these projects the size and proportions of the gardens vary considerably and have called for a variety of design ideas. For example, our Fulham basement conversions have included a diverse range of garden designs dependent[...]
Basements in London Mews Shape Architecture has obtained planning permissions for basement conversion in Mews properties and we are currently working on several others. Our Kensington basement conversion at Adam and Eve Mews provides a good example of those issues which should be considered and the various ways in which a design response can be[...]
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[...]
Fulham Wrap Around Extensions Shape Architecture has designed and built many wrap around extensions in Fulham. These have often formed the ground floor part of a basement extension project and have been successful in creating light filled spacious and contemporary kitchen dining rooms. Fulham Wrap Around Extensions: Computer Modelling In each instance we have used[...]
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[...]
London Basement Conversions and Energy Upgrade As architects undertaking basement conversions in London we have a wide and detailed knowledge of the methods by which the basement is made an energy efficient addition and how the existing building fabric can also be made more energy efficient. Given the work being undertaken to form a basement[...]
Our London basement extensions in Fulham beautifully marry up the internal and external spaces. Although for the most part you may feel an architect is limited to the constraints of the footprint of the building here at Shape Architecture London we have a great pedigree in putting together interesting and cohesive garden areas and external[...]
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