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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[…]
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 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 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[...]
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 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[...]
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 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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
London Basement Conversions: Five Tips for Technical Design 1. Tanking 2. Natural Lighting 3. Acoustic Design 4. Artificial Lighting 5. External Materials 1. London Basement Conversions and Tanking Tanking refers to the application of a waterproof membrane to the walls and floors of a basement structure. Various companies manufacture the membrane and it is typically[...]
Tip One: Light and Space in Basement Design The use of light throughout a project and in particular in basement design is of vital importance. A well lit basement extension will always exceed expectations and help create a sense of space. Natural light should be brought into the basement from a variety of sources and[...]
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