February 2020

What is a point cloud and how can it help building surveys? Point clouds are sets of data that represent objects or spaces. It is a way of collating a large number of spatial measurements into a data that can then represent a whole ‘space’. Point clouds are most commonly generated using 3D laser scanner[…]

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Natural Light Shape Architecture’s work, whether private residential, community or school projects is characterised by the use of natural light.  Instrumental in achieving light filled spaces and the connection between the inside and outside is the use of rooflights which this article explores.             Rooflights We have used a vast[…]

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Introduction At Shape Architecture we very much enjoyed working at Florin Court.  The project concerned works to a large existing flat roof to create an environment that all the residents of this well-known Grade 2 Art Deco building could enjoy.       Grade 2 Planning Permission The listed status and prominence of the building[…]

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As part of our occasional Case Studies series we describe our recently completed project at Knivet Road in Fulham.  The project is of interest as the brief is quite typical of many clients’ plans for their homes and the result has been a very successful project that met our Client’s aspirations.  Knivet Road is a[…]

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Over the last ten years Shape Architecture has designed over thirty basement extension projects. These projects very often include works to the whole house and a variety of other extensions.  We have undertaken basement projects to Family Houses, Mews Properties, Ground Floor Flats, Listed Buildings and below rear gardens.  These projects are located in various[…]

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Shape Architecture has carried out many kitchen design projects and continues to do so. They are either projects in their own right, with the addition of a side or rear extension, or else part of a larger project with say the addition of a basement extension.  In all instances a number of key design approaches[…]

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