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Jason Wren

Planning Permission for Pod Room in Fulham

Architects Fulham Jul 01, 2014

Shape Architecture Fulham has just obtained planning permission for another Fulham Pod Room, this time in Firth Gardens. We continue to design pod rooms in Fulham either as projects in their own right or as part of larger projects and maintain a 100 per cent success rate in this field. Working as architects in Fulham[...]

Planning Permission for Basement Extension in Barnes

Architects London, Architects Richmond, Basement Architects, Basement Projects, Blog, Private Residential Jun 26, 2014

Basement Extension under Garden Shape Architecture has obtained planning permission for a basement extension in Barnes. Located entirely below the rear garden this basement is connected to the existing property via an elegant glazed link housing the stair. There are many opportunities to create a light filled and spacious interior given its location below the[…]

Windsor Basement Extensions

Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects, Blog, Uncategorized, Work May 22, 2014

Windsor Basement Extensions Our basement extension in Windsor is a good example of the ever wider area where London basement extensions are being undertaken. Whilst the majority of our London basement extensions over the years have centred around Kensington and Fulham, we have for the last year worked over a wider area in and around[…]

Basement Extensions in Kensington

Architects Kensington, Basement Projects May 20, 2014

Kensington Basement Extensions Shape Architecture is currently working on a very interesting basement extension in Kensington which involves the incorporation of existing vaults. There is much opportunity to develop these elements into an architectural feature of the basement extension. The contrast between the 'heavy' form of the arched vaults and lightweight and transparent glass screens[...]

Basement Extensions in Fulham – Update

Architects Fulham May 19, 2014

Fulham Basement Extensions Shape Architecture has now completed our digital survey of a new Fulham basement extension in Inglethorpe Road, and we are presently working up a series of design options. At the same time we are working up the technical design of our basement extension in Fulham in Clonmel Road, which received planning permission[...]

Drawing Architecture

Basement Architects, Basement Projects May 16, 2014

Drawing Architecture A great part of the success of our projects is in our clear visual communication. Every project has a 3D computer model created and this is used throughout the design process. In addition we always draw our ideas at all stages of the project, which remains an excellent way in which to communicate.[...]

London Basement Extensions

Architects London May 15, 2014

London Basement Extensions Shape Architecture has a number of basement extension projects in London being undertaken at present - some nearing or having just achieved planning permission, others starting the process. As London basement extensions continue to be a popular type of residential development, we are working across an ever wider area of London and[...]

Fulham and Kensington Extensions and Refurbishment

Architects Kensington May 14, 2014

Fulham and Kensington Extensions and Refurbishment Shape Architecture is currently working on three similar residential projects in Fulham and Kensington. These are projects which combine internal refurbishment with small extensions to create spacious contemporary interiors. The largest of these is in St Dionis Road in Fulham. Here a side extension helps create a simple rectangular[...]

London Basements

Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects May 09, 2014

London Basement Extensions Shape Architecture continues to see a noticeable increase in enquiries and instructions for basement extensions in London. Enquiries still come via client recommendation or contractor recommendation and an increasing number occur following visits to our website. Here we have a large portfolio of London basement extensions of all types, sizes and locations,[...]

How to Design a Loft Conversion

Architects Barnes, Architects Chelsea, Architects Fulham, Architects Hammersmith, Architects Kensington, Architects London, Architects Notting Hill, Architects Wandsworth, Architects Wimbledon, Blog, Private Residential, Work May 08, 2014

How to Design a Loft Conversion A loft conversion, like a pod room, is a relatively simple space that should integrate well with the existing building layout both in terms of its construction and its circulation. Equally the most should be made of elevated views out and roof lights providing views of the sky and[…]

How to Design a Basement

Basement Architects, Basement Projects May 07, 2014

How to Design a Basement When asked how to design a basement it is the use of natural light, the integration of spaces, and the views and glimpses between that form the basis of a successful project. Shape Architecture continues to design and construct London basement extensions throughout the capital utilising these principles. Clearly, 'how[...]

Windsor Basement Extension

Architects Berkshire, Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects, Blog, Private Residential May 02, 2014

Windsor Basement Extension Shape Architecture has just been appointed to design a new basement extension in Windsor. The project is similar to our basement in Barnes in that it is set below the garden rather than below the existing property. As at Barnes the challenge will be to bring daylight into the basement and create[…]

Ealing Architecture

Architects London May 01, 2014

Grove Avenue, Ealing, London Grove Avenue, Ealing, London Sedum Roof Ealing Architects Working as architects in Ealing, Shape Architecture has started work on a project to reconfigure the upper level and improve access to this level to a house in Mount Crescent Park in Ealing. Shape Architecture was recommended to our client by the RIBA[...]

Fulham Basement Projects & Design

Architects Fulham, Basement Projects Apr 30, 2014

Fulham Basement Extension Shape Architecture has just been instructed to design a new basement extension in Fulham. The project is located in Fulham's alphabet streets where we have previously designed and built many basement extensions. London Basement Architects A key part of the brief for this Fulham basement extension is to ensure that the basement[...]

Westminster Refurbishment

Architects London, Architects Westminster, Blog, Private Residential Apr 24, 2014

Westminster Refurbishment Our refurbishment project at St James Place in Westminster is now nearing completion. This project sees the refurbishment of a large flat overlooking Green Park, to create a light contemporary interior. Working as architects in Westminster we had successfully completed a similar project in Grosvenor Square last year and it was on the[…]

London Basement Planning Permission

Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects Apr 23, 2014

Barnes Basement Submitted for Planning As basement architects in London we continue to design and submit planning applications for basement projects. Our basement in Barnes has now been submitted for planning. Here the project concerns a basement set entirely below the garden with a linking stair between basement and the existing kitchen and dining space.[...]

London Basement Extensions: Technical Design

Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects, Blog Apr 22, 2014

London Basement Extensions: Technical Design The technical design of basement extensions is critically important, as is the co-ordination between architect and structural engineer in the preparation of the design. Thereafter, the clear and efficient communication of the technical design to the contractor is of equal importance. Shape Architecture is a Chartered RIBA Practice specialising in[...]

How do I get Light into a Basement?

Basement Architects, Basement Projects Apr 15, 2014

How do I get light into a basement extension? We have just taken two new clients around our Chelsea basement just completed in Redesdale Street. Here the basement is set below an existing lower ground floor which we also remodelled. Both basement and lower ground floor are filled with light from a variety of sources[...]

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