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Robin Nicholas
The Design Process Shape Architecture is a Chartered RIBA practice with considerable expertise in private residential architecture of all types and size and is able to answer any questions you may have regarding your proposed project. We are happy to visit you at your property to discuss your plans and make no charge for[...]
1. How do I get Light into a Basement The key to bringing light into a basement extension is to create a variety of sources of natural light in type, size and location. The primary source of natural light and natural ventilation is the basement lightwell. These are typically to the rear and front of[...]
Following on from our recent news item on drawing buildings we show here how hand drawing, computer modelling and physical models can be used in the design of a feature stair at two of our Fulham basement projects. One in St Dunstans Road and one in Ellerby Street. At our project in Ellerby street the[...]
Shape Architecture draws by hand on every project and strongly believes it is an essential part of the process of both the design and the communication of our projects. Initial Sketch of Antony Roper School in Kent. Nonetheless the sketch can communicate much that a computer generated model cannot. The essence of a design idea[...]
Shape Architecture has just obtained another planning permission in Fulham. This project is for the extension and remodelling of a modern townhouse to include making the integral garage into habitable accommodation. In being able to co-opt the garage into the ground floor plan we have been able to create a light bright contemporary interior space[...]
Fulham Planning Success Shape Architecture has received planning approval for a Fulham basement extension in Melrose Gardens. The project is a contemporary design with many interesting features and represents our 16th planning permission for a basement extension in Fulham. A key feature of the project is the elevational treatment. Long strip window openings to the[...]
Upcycle and Recycle Upcycling is generally defined as the creative re-use of materials. Recycling can be defined as converting waste materials as new materials. Shape Architecture continues to design low energy projects that seek to re-use materials and products. These range across both the residential ad community sectors. At Shape Architecture this is an approach[...]
Our project in Kensington which forms one large family home from 4 separate flats with the addition of a basement and further extensions is progressing on site. The project incorporates several sedum roofs at different levels and large format Roof Lights to ensure all areas are flooded with daylight. In addition to the use of[...]
Shape Architecture has gained planning permission to create a family home through combining a two storey flat with the hairdressers it shares part of the corner site with. Also co-opted into the family dwelling will be the single storey store rooms used by the hairdressers. All the accommodation will then be set around a courtyard[...]
In a similar fashion our stair to a large project in Kensington that sees three flats amalgamated into one house is located in what was the lightwell between the flats and the open side of the lightwell is the closed with an eight metre drop of glass ensuring that the stair and the open landings[...]
Listed Buildings in Brighton
Architects Brighton, Architects Sussex, Blog, Private Residential Jan 23, 2017
Shape Architecture has obtained listed building consent for two Grade 2 Listed properties in Montpelier Crescent. One a large family home and the other a single storey flat. Common to each is the creation of contemporary light bright interiors more suited to today's living whilst maintaining and in many instances improving upon the Grade 2[...]
There are many advantages to incorporating a green roof in your project. Our portfolio of green roof projects at Shape Architecture illustrates that projects of size and type can benefit from the addition of a green roof. Below we lost a number of these advantages Why should I choose a Green Roof? Firstly, the appearance[...]
Suffolk Road Basement Extension The basement is connected to the existing building by a linear stair flight that aligns with the ground floor side infill which formed another part of the project. Shape Architecture has just obtained planning permission for a basement in Barnes set below the rear Garden and part under the rear of[...]
Shape Architecture continues to design Fulham basement projects. Here in this project in St Dunstans Road in Fulham, the key feature is the stair linking the Ground floor to the basement below. Set within a Glass Box that protrudes into the garden which ensures that the basement, ground floor and garden are all well linked[...]
Listed House near Hyde Park
Architects Kensington, Blog, Private Residential, Uncategorized, Work Jan 18, 2017
Shape Architecture was selected by a Developer client to work on the contemporary refurbishment and extension of this Grade 02 listed house near Hyde Park. The project follows the same approach as a project at Rickham House that is also Grade 02 listed with an external treatment that combines a green sedum roof with large[...]
Shape Architecture continues to design projects of all types and sizes incorporating green roofs and brown roofs. Through the practice Director Jason Wren we offer twenty years of experience in designing green roofs, ten of which are in the portfolio of Shape Architecture. These range in type from intensive grass roofs to sedum roofs and[...]
Shape Architecture continues to develop its presence on a variety of Architectural and Interior design Websites including Houzz. We have a great deal of feedback from our Clients that such design websites are of real value in sparking ideas and researching products and approaches. Our portfolio has been awarded the ‘Best of Houzz 2016 –[…]
Shape Architecture was commissioned to undertake the redesign of a Country House near St Albans. The brief was to make it a more energy efficient contemporary building that opened up onto the gardens that surround it. We have upgraded the thermal performance of the building fabric through the addition of thermal insulation board to the[…]
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