March 2026

External Space within High End Residential   At high-end residential level external space is constructed with the same discipline as the building itself, formed through structure, build-up, and precise coordination rather than left as landscape alone. The starting point is always levels. Internal finished floor level and external paving are typically aligned to create a[...]

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3D visual of a modern kitchen extension in Fulham showing rooflight above, bespoke cabinetry and open-plan layout connecting to the rest of the house.
Fulham Planning Permission  Shape Architecture has just been granted planning permission for another project in Fulham.  This permission is for a side infill extension, loft conversion with dormer extension and pod room in Epirus Road, Fulham.   We carry many of these type of projects throughout Fulham and are just finishing one in Elbe Street[...]

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New Project in Ealing Shape Architecture has won another project in Ealing.  Located in Waldemar Avenue next to Lammas Park, the project is for an infill rear extension and the opening up of the rear ground floor to create a large and contemporary kitchen dining room giving onto the garden. Waldemar Avenue is only a[...]

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Brighton Roof Terrace   Shape Architecture is working on another roof terrace project in Brighton.  The roof terrace exploits an existing flat roof, much like our recent roof terrace at Egremont Place in Brighton.  The issue of overlooking is addressed with balustrading set back from roof edges.  Access is designed to have minimal visual impact,[...]

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Planning Permission in Hove Shape Architecture has been granted planning permission for a loft conversion in Hove.   Hove Loft Conversion New Church Road is a substantial Edwardian house with generous proportions and strong architectural character. The scale and presence of the property meant that any intervention needed to respect the existing building rather than[...]

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New Project in Notting Hill Shape Architecture has been commissioned to re-design a top floor flat in Chesterton Road, Notting Hill.  The space is presently taken back to bare brick and is a blank canvas.  The brief is to create a two bedroom flat.   Notting Hill Architects If you are considering a project in[...]

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Worthing Side Extension  Shape Architecture has designed this side infill extension in Worthing.  The existing side infill was a poor quality external space and barely used.  At the same time the kitchen suffered from being in a narrow space with a poor connection between the interior and the garden beyond.  A side infill extension whilst[...]

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London Basement Extension and whole house project. Our basement extension in Ellerby Street in Fulham remains a favourite project.  The success of this project is in its integration of the basement extension with the ground floor and the garden.   The flow between these spaces works very well.  Equally important is the extensive use of[...]

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