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Jacintha Philip
Visualisation of Albion Street Basement Shape Architecture has designed a number of residential projects where a series of roof terraces cascade towards the garden. Often these have been on steeply sloping sites where the stepped flat roofs have been finished as Sedum roofs, with the effect of the extensions merging into the green of the[...]
At Shape Architecture our work is underpinned by a constant process of drawing buildings. This stems from a love both of drawing and architecture. We believe that architects should draw, as this communicates the evolution of a building so clearly to our clients at all stages of the design process. It is clear to us[...]
Community Architecture As we review approaches to design that have looked at the use of natural light, glazing and roof lights, the design of feature stairs and sustainable design, our community project at Peacehaven in Sussex is referred to each time in the successful way in which it incorporates this approach to create a striking[...]
Private Residential Architects in Wordsworth Working as private residential architects in Wandsworth, Shape architecture undertakes a wide range of projects both in terms of location, size and type. This diversity reflects the practice’s overall approach of working in a range of sectors. Our Wandsworth portfolio ranges from internal refurbishment projects to large scale basement extensions,[...]
Bathroom Design Whether designing an En-suite or Family Bathroom a variety of factors influence the appearance of the space. The design decisions relate to more than simply choosing the type of bath or wash hand basin and below we look at those issues that contribute to a successful bathroom design. Bathroom Tiling Wall Tiling and[...]
Private Residential Architects in Fulham Working as private residential architects in Fulham, Shape architecture undertakes a wide range of projects both in terms of location, size and type. This diversity reflects the practice’s overall approach of working in a range of sectors. Our Fulham portfolio ranges from internal refurbishment projects to large scale basement extensions,[...]
Redesdale Street, Chelsea, London Peacehaven Community Centre Roof lights in a wide variety of designs and sizes form a great part of our work. When we start on a design project many sketches are drawn in the form of a section and this straight away highlights how a roof light might be integrated into a[...]
3D Plan view for Florin Court Seaford Road Planning Permission This week Shape Architecture has submitted a planning application for listed building consent for a project at the Grade 2 listed Florin Court in Charterhouse Square near St. Pauls Cathedral. We have also received planning permission for an interesting two storey infill extension in Brighton[...]
Redesdale Street, Chelsea, London High Wickham, Hastings, East Sussex At Shape Architecture we are able to help our clients with all matters of Interior Design. This is founded upon over twenty years of experience. Interior Design in Architecture Projects Our interior design role in a project is always relevant to that projects and can range[...]
Green Office Roof, Bray In many of Shape Architecture’s project the roof form is a key expression of the building identity and a key feature both outside and within. From large scale roof to smaller the angles it is set at, its material and detailing at the edge serve to create a distinct point of[...]
Location of Basement Lightwell In designing a basement extension, the size number and location of the basement lightwell has a great impact on the success of the project. Typically, a rear lightwell at the garden side will be incorporated and this provides for daylight and access from the basement room giving onto it, often the[...]
Basement Extension in Redesdale, Chelsea Contemporary Residential Extension, St Dionis Road, Fulham, London The impact that a side extension can have on the size and layout of the garden room is significant. With the addition of a side extension, a Kitchen Dining room can be created where people can eat and sit and enjoy an[...]
Shape Architecture brings to each project a practical and appropriate application to sustainable design underwritten by twenty years of experience in the design and construction of sustainable buildings. Key to the successful application of sustainable solutions, we have found, is its application within our office across the various sectors we work within and then through[...]
Community Architecture Shape Architecture’s portfolio of community projects explores a wide range of building types, sizes and locations and it is this diversity that makes community projects such an interesting area in which to work. Working as community architects we enjoy the liaison with each community group and fully understand the value of clear communication[...]
Having completed a brochure illustrating our 15 Fulham basement projects we have now completed a wider version illustrating 30 London basement projects. This brochure shows a broader range of these projects both in size and type and also geographical location. They range from basement project to Mews properties, to those below flats and basement projects[...]
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