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Robin Nicholas
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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,[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
As a part of our twentieth year blogs series we are about to look at a sector that has been important to our practice and that is basement extensions. London Basement Extensions We have worked on over thirty basement extensions in London of all types and size. From basement extensions to houses and also[...]
Garden Room Architects Shape Architecture is progressing a transformation of an interesting existing two storey garden structure in Hampstead. The structure has a number of issues in terms of a poor layout throughout and compromised headroom at the upper level. In addition there is insufficient natural light coming into the space. The form of the[...]
London Side Return Extension Our side infill extension in Fulham is nearing completion. Located in Elbe Street this side extension, loft conversion and roof terrace transforms a terraced house. The large roof terrace is particularly striking. The addition of the side extension has seen a large light filled kitchen dining space to be formed. [...]
Chiswick Architects Working as Architects in Chiswick we carry out residential projects of all types and size. We often find that a small extension can serve to transform a home and here we review one of our smaller Chiswick extensions that demonstrates this alongside a description of the design process. Chiswick Side Infill Extension [...]
Heat Pumps Shape Architecture brings its expertise in the sustainable upgrade of existing houses to all its projects. We can advise on simple and cost-effective measures. In addition, we have well established expertise in sustainable technology, from solar photovoltaics to heat pumps and solar thermal panels. How Does a Heat Pump Work? A heat[...]
Kensington Architects Working as architects in Kensington and Chelsea we have undertaken a broad range of residential projects both in type and size since we were established in 2006. A key project of ours is at Redesdale Street. Here we added a basement extension, side infill extension and redesigned the interior layout at the ground[...]
Kensington Architects Shape Architecture's latest mews project is about to start on site at Petersham Place in Kensington. Kensington Mews transformation We have gained planning permission for the co-opting of the existing integral garage into habitable space. The additional space this provides transforms the ground floor. Planning permission for this property, set within[...]
Kensington Architects Yesterday we reviewed our Kensington Mews project at Adam and Eve Mews. Today our project being reviewed is in Woodsford Square. Here we again added a roof terrace, alongside a glazed cube extension and balcony and full reworking of the interior creating en-suites and a walk-in-wardrobe. The property is transformed into an[...]
Kensington Architects Working as architects in Kensington and Chelsea we have undertaken a broad range of residential projects both in type and size since we were established in 2006. A key project of ours is at Adam and Eve Mews. Here we transformed a mews property with the addition of a basement extension and roof[...]
Kensington Architects Shape Architecture has been working as architects in Kensington and Chelsea since it was established as a chartered RIBA practice in 2006. 2026 marks our twentieth anniversary. Our founding Director Jason Wren, still leading the practice, has been active in the borough for thirty years. This level of experience benefits all our Clients.[...]
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