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Robin Nicholas
Exploring Our Projects: A Visual Journey Through Light and Design Our project thumbnails on our website provide an interesting image when viewed together. An image that compares and contrasts one project from the next and highlights common themes. Clearly the use of glass and the creation of light filled contemporary spaces is common to[...]
Fulham Basement Extensions Some nineteen years ago when Shape Architecture started one of the first projects we were commissioned to undertake was a basement and whole house development in Ellerby Street in Fulham. This quickly led to similar projects in Broomhouse Road and Hurlingham Road and then two further basement projects in Ellerby Street.[...]
Fulham Rear Extension We are presently working on a rear extension project in the Alphabet streets in Fulham. The property presently has an old conservatory at the rear which is poorly performing. Our clients do like the amount of glazing and connection with the garden beyond. We are using 3D computer modelling extensively to[...]
Fulham Side Extension Our Fulham side extension in Ewald Road has started on site. As noted in yesterday’s blog, we always have side extensions in our practice at various stages. Here the addition of a side extension transforms the interior to form a light filled kitchen and dining room with improved connection to the[...]
Fulham Side Extension Our Fulham side extension in Gastein Road in Fulham is now complete. As a method by which a house can be transformed a side extension is straightforward, effective and popular. Over our nineteen years of practice we have carried out very many side extensions, either as a project in its own[...]
Glass and Transparency Over our nineteen years as a chartered RIBA architectural practice we have developed a number of areas of expertise that have come to characterize our work. Last week we reviewed our green roof projects. This week we have been show casing the use of Glass and Transparency which characterises our work.[...]
Building Surveys by Shape Architecture To improve its building surveying, which is a key part of a successful project, Shape Architecture has recently bought Imapper, a sophisticated and reliable laser surveying system. Which creates 100% reliable survey plans, sections and elevations. Shape Architecture carries out its own surveys as this enables us to engage with[...]
Green Roofs by Shape Architecture As Shape Architecture enters its nineteenth year of practice there are many areas of design and construction which we have developed an expertise in over this period. We will review a number of these areas over the next few weeks and describe how they benefit our clients. Our first[...]
Garden Rooms by Shape Architecture Our latest garden room in Fulham is now complete. As with all our garden rooms it is an individual and elegant structure suited to our Clients needs and the nature of its garden setting. Below we describe several other garden rooms that give an idea of the variety designs[...]
2025 Marks Our 19th Year as a Chartered RIBA Architectural Practice. Our founding Director Jason Wren established Shape Architecture to bring a creative client focused approach to residential and community projects. In each sector we have continued to undertake projects of all sizes throughout London and Brighton. Over the last nineteen years we have[...]
Fulham Roof Terrace and Side Infill Extension: First Planning Permission of 2025
Uncategorized Jan 13, 2025
Fulham Roof Terrace and Side Infill Extension: First Planning Permission of 2025 The new year has started on a high note for Shape Architecture with our first planning permission of 2025 successfully granted. This exciting project involves a combined roof terrace and side infill extension on Elbe Street in Fulham. Roof terraces often come with[...]
This year has been very busy for Shape Architecture working throughout London . As ever it has followed our interest in working on the broadest spectrum of work of all types and size. Below we describe a variety of our projects undertaken in 2024. Fulham Basement Extension Our basement on at St Maur Road[...]
This year has been very busy for Shape Architecture working in Brighton and Hove from our office in Maritime House. As ever it has followed our interest in working on the broadest spectrum of work of all types and size. Below we describe a variety of our projects undertaken in 2024. Brighton Roof Terrace in[...]
Fulham Basement Extension Our Fulham basement off Parsons Green is progressing well. The basement is tanked and watertight and the size of the space is now fully evident. The upper level extensions are also formed including the rear roof. The connections between spaces is becoming clear. The basement steps from the light well up to[...]
Brighton Roof Terrace Shape Architecture has established a reputation for roof terrace design throughout London and Brighton. We have designed roof terraces to listed buildings, those in Conservation Areas, Mews houses, terraced houses and apartments. This roof terrace in Brighton with a glazed box forming access is similar to an earlier roof terrace we carried out[...]
Fulham Planning Permission Shape Architecture has just gained planning permission for the extension and remodelling of a house in Perrymead street in Fulham. Whilst we obtain planning permissions throughout the borough we are particularly busy in the streets around Parsons Green with a variety of residential projects. The houses in Perrymead Street are sizeable and[...]
Residential Extensions in Brighton and London Our projects in Redesdale Street in London and Rugby Road in Brighton are good examples of our work in each location. Each a light filled contemporary transformation of a terraced home. The use of glass in a variety of ways is particularly effective. From the glass to glass[...]
Wimbledon Extensions As one of our projects finishes in Wimbledon at Newstead Way, another has started at Burstow Road. Each looks to transform the property into light filled contemporary homes. Wimbledon extension at Newstead Way This project is the transformation of a modern townhouse located near to the All England Club. We[...]
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