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Private Residential Architects in Wordsworth Working as private residential architects in Wandsworth, Shape architecture undertakes a wide range of projects both in terms of location, size and type. This diversity reflects the practice’s overall approach of working in a range of sectors. Our Wandsworth portfolio ranges from internal refurbishment projects to large scale basement extensions,[...]
Glass and Transparency Transparency, natural light and the views between spaces are themes that occur in all our work. We have previously shown how stairs and the use of glass provide important features within projects. Glass is used in a range of ways and it is this combination of many various sources of natural light[...]
Contemporary Architecture In the creation of light, contemporary spaces the use of glass is key. In many of our projects, we have incorporated glass into feature stairs, both externally and internally. Several of our Fulham basement extensions have external glazed stairs in the rear light well. When combined with glass balustrade s this serves to[...]
Private Residential Architects in Fulham Working as private residential architects in Fulham, Shape architecture undertakes a wide range of projects both in terms of location, size and type. This diversity reflects the practice’s overall approach of working in a range of sectors. Our Fulham portfolio ranges from internal refurbishment projects to large scale basement extensions,[...]
Architects in Brighton This feasibility study in Brighton looks at the redevelopment of the old Dairy site. The proposed scheme would see a mixed use composition of houses, office space and shops. The building forms would echo that of the existing buildings both in terms of their scale and also in the use of materials. [...]
Roof Light Design Roof lights in a wide variety of designs and sizes form a great part of our work. When we start on a design project many sketches are drawn in the form of a section and this straight away highlights how a roof light might be integrated into a project. We are considering[...]
3D Plan view for Florin Court Seaford Road Planning Permission This week Shape Architecture has submitted a planning application for listed building consent for a project at the Grade 2 listed Florin Court in Charterhouse Square near St. Pauls Cathedral. We have also received planning permission for an interesting two storey infill extension in Brighton[...]
Redesdale Street, Chelsea, London High Wickham, Hastings, East Sussex At Shape Architecture we are able to help our clients with all matters of Interior Design. This is founded upon over twenty years of experience. Interior Design in Architecture Projects Our interior design role in a project is always relevant to that projects and can range[...]
Green Office Roof, Bray In many of Shape Architecture’s project the roof form is a key expression of the building identity and a key feature both outside and within. From large scale roof to smaller the angles it is set at, its material and detailing at the edge serve to create a distinct point of[...]
Basement Extension in Redesdale, Chelsea Contemporary Residential Extension, St Dionis Road, Fulham, London The impact that a side extension can have on the size and layout of the garden room is significant. With the addition of a side extension, a Kitchen Dining room can be created where people can eat and sit and enjoy an[...]
Shape Architecture brings to each project a practical and appropriate application to sustainable design underwritten by twenty years of experience in the design and construction of sustainable buildings. Key to the successful application of sustainable solutions, we have found, is its application within our office across the various sectors we work within and then through[...]
Community Architecture Shape Architecture’s portfolio of community projects explores a wide range of building types, sizes and locations and it is this diversity that makes community projects such an interesting area in which to work. Working as community architects we enjoy the liaison with each community group and fully understand the value of clear communication[...]
Feature Staircase at Harpenden Country House The feature stair at our Little Manor project is nearing completion. Throughout Shape Architecture's projects, the design of the internal stair marks an essential characteristic of the overall design approach. We look to design staircases that display elegance, lightness and interaction with the passage of natural light into the[...]
Shape Architecture has completed design concepts for a loft conversion in Kensington. This project is of interest as it illustrates both the opportunities that exist in what is a typical form of development coupled with the value of designing and communicating with 3D computer graphics. Set on top of a mansion block in Kensington and[...]
Very many of our projects feature contemporary kitchen and dining spaces filled with light and opening up onto the garden beyond. Here we have set out a number of completed kitchen projects which illustrate the various approaches in respect of layout, material and detail. Many of our Fulham extension and basement projects have seen both[...]
Shape Architecture is very pleased to have been selected to undertake design work to roof of the Grade 2 listed Florin court. Giving onto Charterhouse Square in London, Florin Court is a beautiful Art Deco block of apartments. Our brief has been to create a landscape to be used by all on the existing flat[...]
Vehicle tyres present a real issue in how they might be recycled given their durability and large number. In architecture a number of notable projects have utilised recycled tyres and various organisations continue to explore their use, particularly those related to the 'Earth-ship' approach to low carbon design of buildings. The use of recycled tyres[...]
Wandsworth Architects Working as architects in Wandsworth, Shape Architecture was contacted by Clients who had just bought a large semi detached property in need of complete refurbishment. In selecting Shape Architecture our clients appreciated that we had a wealth of experience in creating light bright contemporary homes from these types of properties and also that[...]
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