Shape Architecture has carried out many kitchen design projects and continues to do so. They are either projects in their own right, with the addition of a side or rear extension, or else part of a larger project with say the addition of a basement extension. In all instances a number of key design approaches[…]
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Robin Nicholas
As we start 2020, we have a number of projects on site at a variety of stages. A quick run through these projects serves to underscore that our work is, as we often say, diverse both in scale and building type and this always makes for an interesting workload and portfolio. The projects range from[…]
Environmental and Community Responsibility Following on in our series about Environmental and Community Responsibility, it would be fitting to dedicate a post to our Eco Shed 01, which we visited and photographed yesterday while the sun was out. Now some fifteen years old, this recycled and up-cycled building is wearing well. The photograph catches the[...]
This blog is part two for a series documenting a self-build project undertaken by Robin from Shape Architecture. Following on from Part 1 of the self-build series, in which much of the existing extension was removed, Part 2 centres on excavation to remove spoil from the site. Large mounds of material from the existing extension[...]
Environmental and Community Responsibility
Community Buildings, Private Residential, Sustainable Architecture Jan 20, 2020
Shape Architecture has always taken its wider Environmental and Community responsibilities seriously. As Architects we are able to make a significant difference to the Environmental issues given our role in society. At Shape Architecture we have over 25 years’ experience in designing sustainable buildings. Our Community responsibility is also significant, given the range of Community[…]
This blog is part one for a series documenting a self-build project undertaken by Robin from Shape Architecture. The process of building a new home is one that crosses many people's minds throughout their life. Television shows such as Grand Designs expose the highs and lows of the building process in creating something that truly[...]
Shape Architecture's apartment scheme in Herne Hill is now complete. The project provides nine flats on the prominent corner site of a former public house. The planning challenge was to sit the building into two very different street scenes. The one a fine row of nineteenth century terraced housing presenting a strong rhythm to the[...]
As part of our 'Ask a Consultant Series' we have asked EK McQuade Party Wall Specialists to offer an insight into their profession. EK Mcquade have successfully worked on many projects with Shape Architecture in London and the South East. What is a Party Wall? Many architects will at some stage have to deal with so-called[...]
London Terrace Garden Having gained planning permission and listed building consent for landscaping the roof at the Grade 2 listed Florin Court we have produced an animation of the project which can be viewed below. The brief for the project is to rejuvenate the terrace as an amenity for the residents of Florin Court. A[...]
'Architecture in Schools' was written by our work experience student, Jesse. As a student at secondary school on work experience here at Shape Architecture, I understand the importance of having a warm, friendly atmosphere for learning, and one of the best ways to create a good atmosphere is to have a light, open classroom. At[...]
This blog was written by our work experience student Jesse. In a time where ‘social’ networks are being used by more and more people, we sometimes get disconnected from physical society; meeting people, chatting, debating. It is especially hard to socialise for those alienated and different from most in society. The old or disabled, for[...]
'Why I would like to be an Architect' has been written by our work experience student Jesse. I would like to be an architect because architects find a way to combine creativity and engineering into something practical that we all look at. The technicality of the drawing and engineering and the creativity of problem-solving and[...]
Our basement extension in a Kensington Mews is progressing well as the construction of the basement moves towards its second stage underpinning. The project has developed to include the re-design of the first and second floors. Here are providing a more integrated light filled space and forming bedrooms with en-suite facilities. The use of structural[...]
The community Sports Centre we are working on in East Greenwich is progressing well. A period of detailed technical design has now been completed by the design team including the structural engineer and the services engineer and the project is progressing towards the selection of a contractor. Contact Us Shape Architecture Offer a Free Consultation[...]
Development in Chiswick For the last several weeks we have been working on an interesting corner house in Chiswick. The property has remained untouched for many years and offers much potential. The proposed development includes the addition of a loft extension and second floor rear extension. Also the re-working of the first floor to create a[...]
This week Shape Architecture has gained a number of planning permissions for a wide variety of projects. We are very pleased to have be granted listed building consent to a grade 2 listed flat in Pont Street in Knightsbridge. Here the brief was to rearrange a lower ground floor flat to create an improved and[...]
Whilst Shape Architecture employ all types of design methodologies in designing a building, it is the section cutting through a structure that is favoured and used from the earliest design sketch onwards. Designing in this way allows us to explore the integration and the relationship of different levels of a building and most importantly how[...]
Here the main feature is the staircase which is located at the rear of the property. It sits in a glass walled cube which has horizontal timber slats wrapped around it at varying centres. This creates a range of interesting shadows and natural light effects, whilst also helping to obscure from the view the buildings[...]
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