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Basement Extensions in London

Basement Architects, Blog Mar 28, 2017

As London basement architects Shape Architecture has now worked on over thirty basement extension projects in London. These projects have been undertaken in a number of boroughs ranging from Fulham to Kensington, Richmond, Camden, Windsor and many more. It is this breadth of experience that contributed to Shape Architecture's expertise in designing London basements. In[...]

Fulham Basement

Architects Fulham, Basement Architects, Basement Projects, Blog Mar 08, 2017

Shape Architecture is now working on its fifteenth Fulham basement extension Having now worked on over 30 basement extensions in London it is in Fulham that our first basement project was carried out. This being in Ellerby Street. Two more then followed near to each other in Hurlingham Road and Broomhouse Road and then two[...]

Finlay Street, Fulham Basement Extension

Architects Fulham, Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects, Blog, Private Residential Aug 12, 2016

In our fifteen Fulham basement extensions portfolio, this basement project is one of the most recent to gain planning permission. Located in the Alphabet streets in Finlay street, it sits near many of our other basement projects completed over the last few years. The project was awarded to Shape Architecture through client recommendation. The brief[…]

St. Dunstans Road, Fulham Basement Extension

Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects, Blog, Private Residential Aug 09, 2016

Visualisation of St. Dunstans, Fulham, London St. Dunstan's Road is one of the fifteen basement extensions in Fulham undertaken by Shape Architecture over the last few years in the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. We design basement extensions in London in many other boroughs from Kensington and Chelsea to Richmond and Camden. It is in Fulham,[...]

Planning Permission for Basement Extension in Barnes

Architects London, Architects Richmond, Basement Architects, Basement Projects, Blog, Private Residential Jun 26, 2014

Basement Extension under Garden Shape Architecture has obtained planning permission for a basement extension in Barnes. Located entirely below the rear garden this basement is connected to the existing property via an elegant glazed link housing the stair. There are many opportunities to create a light filled and spacious interior given its location below the[…]

Windsor Basement Extensions

Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects, Blog, Uncategorized, Work May 22, 2014

Windsor Basement Extensions Our basement extension in Windsor is a good example of the ever wider area where London basement extensions are being undertaken. Whilst the majority of our London basement extensions over the years have centred around Kensington and Fulham, we have for the last year worked over a wider area in and around[…]

Drawing Architecture

Basement Architects, Basement Projects May 16, 2014

Drawing Architecture A great part of the success of our projects is in our clear visual communication. Every project has a 3D computer model created and this is used throughout the design process. In addition we always draw our ideas at all stages of the project, which remains an excellent way in which to communicate.[...]

London Basements

Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects May 09, 2014

London Basement Extensions Shape Architecture continues to see a noticeable increase in enquiries and instructions for basement extensions in London. Enquiries still come via client recommendation or contractor recommendation and an increasing number occur following visits to our website. Here we have a large portfolio of London basement extensions of all types, sizes and locations,[...]

How to Design a Basement

Basement Architects, Basement Projects May 07, 2014

How to Design a Basement When asked how to design a basement it is the use of natural light, the integration of spaces, and the views and glimpses between that form the basis of a successful project. Shape Architecture continues to design and construct London basement extensions throughout the capital utilising these principles. Clearly, 'how[...]

Windsor Basement Extension

Architects Berkshire, Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects, Blog, Private Residential May 02, 2014

Windsor Basement Extension Shape Architecture has just been appointed to design a new basement extension in Windsor. The project is similar to our basement in Barnes in that it is set below the garden rather than below the existing property. As at Barnes the challenge will be to bring daylight into the basement and create[…]

London Basement Planning Permission

Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects Apr 23, 2014

Barnes Basement Submitted for Planning As basement architects in London we continue to design and submit planning applications for basement projects. Our basement in Barnes has now been submitted for planning. Here the project concerns a basement set entirely below the garden with a linking stair between basement and the existing kitchen and dining space.[...]

London Basement Extensions: Technical Design

Architects London, Basement Architects, Basement Projects, Blog Apr 22, 2014

London Basement Extensions: Technical Design The technical design of basement extensions is critically important, as is the co-ordination between architect and structural engineer in the preparation of the design. Thereafter, the clear and efficient communication of the technical design to the contractor is of equal importance. Shape Architecture is a Chartered RIBA Practice specialising in[...]

How do I get Light into a Basement?

Basement Architects, Basement Projects Apr 15, 2014

How do I get light into a basement extension? We have just taken two new clients around our Chelsea basement just completed in Redesdale Street. Here the basement is set below an existing lower ground floor which we also remodelled. Both basement and lower ground floor are filled with light from a variety of sources[...]

Barnes Basement

Architects Barnes, Architects London, Basement Architects, Blog, Private Residential Apr 11, 2014

Basement Architects Shape Architecture continues to work on a wide range of London basements. We are currently working on a particularly interesting basement extension in Barnes which is located entirely below the rear garden. Here, the challenge of how to introduce light into a basement extension differs from those basements built below an existing structure.[…]

Current Basement Architecture

Basement Architects, Basement Projects Mar 31, 2014

London Basements So far this year we have been working on a range of basements at various stages of the design and construction over a number of London boroughs. Several planning applications have been submitted for basements extensions in Fulham and in Kensington, and we have also started work on a large basement in Barnes[...]

How to Extend a Basement

Basement Architects, Basement Projects Mar 28, 2014

How to Extend a Basement As more and more people opt to create a basement extension, the question as to how to create a basement, convert a basement, or extend a basement is ever more relevant. There are a range of issues that need to be understood, and these include those of a structural and[...]

Extending Your Basement

Basement Architects, Basement Projects Mar 19, 2014

As more and more people opt to create a basement extension the question as to how to extend a basement is ever more relevant. There are a range of issues that need to be understood and these include those of a structural and technical nature, design and architectural issues, planning and building control legislation, party[...]

Modern Basements with Victorian Architecture

Basement Architects Feb 10, 2014

Throughout many of our basement extensions in Fulham we start at the very beginning - often a cellar below the ground floor - taking the project through to completion offering a living space lit with natural light and following the footprint of the ground floor. Victorian Houses in London The more we have worked within[...]

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