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Robin Nicholas
Ealing Extension and Interior Remodelling Shape Architecture is progressing with an extension and remodelling project in Ealing. Whilst the house is large with many interesting features the layout of rooms is poor and cluttered. The connection between the interior and the garden beyond is almost non-existent. There is so much potential to create an interesting[...]
In our series of key projects that have informed our work over our twenty years of practice we will also look at design features common to our projects . Here we look at stair design. Stair Design Our projects feature a wide range of stairs. Creative and well detailed, often a feature of the[...]
West London Architects Working as West London Architects, Shape Architecture has a large and diverse portfolio of residential projects of all types and size throughout the boroughs of West London. Established as a chartered RIBA practice in 2006 our work is characterised by its use of glass and transparency. With a reputation for[...]
Clapham Extension and refurbishment Our extension in Clapham is progressing well. The extension is in the form of a glazed cube and is very much a feature of the design. In addition at lower ground floor a new and elegant stair has been designed and this is enclosed in its own glass cube. The[...]
Fulham Extensions and Roof Terrace Shape Architecture has a number of extension projects in Fulham at various stages on site at present. Here we review one that is nearing completion and one that has just started. Side Extension, Loft Conversion and Roof Terrace Our project at Elbe Street in Fulham is nearing[...]
Westbourne Park Villas Project Nearing Completion Our project at Westbourne Park Villas in Notting Hill is nearing completion. The property is an elegant villa that required full refurbishment and several extensions to transform it into the contemporary family home it is now becoming. At lower ground floor a single storey rear extension has[...]
Side Infill Extensions In our series of key projects that have informed our work over our twenty years of practice we look at a fully glazed side extension. The project is located in St Dionis Road in Fulham. The project is important firstly because of the way in which a simple extension serves to[...]
Technical Development of a Project Following the granting of planning permission the next step is the detailed and technical development of the project. This is a very interesting part of the design and construction process as all elements are looked at in a very broad and detailed way. We will design the kitchen and[...]
Ellerby Street Basement Extension Throughout 2026 we will highlight projects that have been important in the development of the practice. The first in this series is a basement extension in Ellerby Street in Fulham. We have gone on to design over 30 basement projects. Our basement in Ellerby Street captured a response to the key basement issues[...]
Garden Room Planning Permission in Hammersmith Shape Architecture has been granted planning permission for a garden room in Hammersmith. This is not a simple single storey garden structure but a two storey garden room with a glazed link back to our clients flat, providing all weather access between the two spaces. We have been designing garden[...]
Planning Permission in Brighton Shape Architecture has received its third planning permission in Brighton since the start of the year. This one is a significant permission for a property in a prominent Conservation Area. Gained at our first attempt. The project is in Ship Street next to the Hippodrome. The house is very [...]
Ealing Projects Shape Architecture has started 2026 with a variety of projects in Ealing. Below we describe three of these. As ever they demonstrate the variety of project type and size that we take on. Beaufort Close Our first project is in Beaufort Close in a prominent Conservation Area. An excellent planning[...]
Shape Architecture's Twentieth Anniversary 2026 marks the Twentieth Anniversary of Shape Architecture and sees our founding Director Jason Wren still leading the practice. Over these twenty years we have designed and built hundreds of projects across many sectors developing an expertise in so many areas. Our work is well known for its use of[...]
Second week back and second Planning permission for New Roof Terrace in Brighton
Uncategorized Jan 13, 2026
Second week back and second Planning permission for New Roof Terrace in Brighton Our second week back and second roof terrace planning permission has been granted. Offering views of the sea, this roof terrace is located in Palmeira Avenue. The roof terrace provides valuable outdoor space for a top floor flat which has none. [...]
Planning permission for New Roof Terrace in Brighton Our first week back sees another roof terrace planning permission for Shape Architecture. This roof terrace is located in Egremont Place in Brighton. Gaining planning permission at the first attempt, the new roof terrace adds valuable additional outdoor space to a terraced house with little existing[...]
Glass Cube Design Shape Architecture have designed many glass cubes in their projects. These have variously been places to site or the surround for a stair either as an extension or as an internal feature. A glass box is a highly resolved form of glazed extension where transparency is prioritised and visual interruptions are minimised.[...]
LONDON PROJECTS 2025 We have had another busy year of projects throughout London during 2025. The range of projects continues to reflect the diversity of project type, size and location that characterises our work, from simple extensions to more involved basement projects we have undertaken wide range of projects throughout London. Below we list a[...]
BRIGHTON PROJECTS 2025 We have had another busy year of projects in Brighton and Hove during 2025. The range of projects continues to reflect the diversity of project type and size that characterises our work, from simple extensions to more involved and complex listed building applications. 2025 has seen many small projects carried out by[...]
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