Common to all our projects is the use of glass to bring natural light into all parts of a project and to provide a better visual and physical connection between the Interior and exterior. At Grove Avenue in Ealing, we incorporate large glazed screens and rooflights to flood several levels with light and provide excellent views out.

“Shape Architecture have successfully met the criteria laid down in a number of ways including the creation of an interior that works around the principles of transparency, openness and light. Their attention to detail was exemplary.”

– Mr. P Gillies , Transformation of Listed Apartment

This project took a standard semi-detached house in Grove Avenue – which sat on a sloping site with long uninterrupted views towards parkland. This green setting and the nature of the sloping site provided the inspiration for the design proposals for which planning permission was granted at the first attempt. This was the generation of a proposal of a series of stepped greens sedum roofs that brought the landscape into the building. The stepped roofs also included a number of rooflights into the composition.

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Following the success of our refurbishment of a house in Hanwell our clients there recommended Shape Architecture to a newly arrived neighbour also looking to create a contemporary light filled space with the addition of a rear extension. Our new projects are often awarded on this basis which is testament to the effort and quality of service we provide for our clients.

The designs all explore how the space can be opened up and filled with daylight.  The visual and physical connection with the garden beyond is also an important consideration.  The addition of a rear extension adds valuable floor space and enables more light to be brought into the interior via the use of rooflights and this is explored in various ways and always with 3D models.

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Our extension at Argyle Road in Ealing remains one of our largest extension projects.  Gaining planning permissions via the prior approval process it extends some six metres and occupies the full width of the property.  The transformation of the property is clearly evident.  A light and bright contemporary interior is created filled with light via numerous rooflights.

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Shape Architecture has been successful in obtaining planning permission for roof terraces throughout London.  These vary from those to Listed Buildings such as Florin Court, to a variety of Mews houses.  Our portfolio of roof terrace projects also include those to a typical terraced house and in several instances the house is divided into flats and the provision of a roof terrace to the upper floor flat is even more beneficial.

Our basement projects form an important part of our portfolio of work.  We have carried out over 30 basement projects throughout London.  Our basement extensions range from those to mews properties, to houses and below gardens and flats.

A successful basement extension rests on the bringing in of natural light into the interior, which is key in creating a quality of space and this is where we have much experience.  Added to this is the design of the stair which might be sat below a glazed section of roof.  Thereafter the arrangement of rooms and their relationship with lightwells is important to consider.

Shape Architecture communicates clearly to our clients, and this is at the foundation for a successful project.  All designs, no matter what size are developed in 3D alongside freehand drawing.  A typical concept proposals brochure will have 5 different options described in 3D, 2D and freehand drawings and this will be the basis for discussion with the Client as we determine the preferred design.   We are also able to provide animations of projects and model the movement of the sun through an interior.

Jason Wren  RIBA, ARB, BA Hons, Dip Arch, Msc

I completed my architectural degrees at the University of Brighton, graduating in 1992.  Following this, I also took a Master of Science Degree in Computer Visualisation at the University of Dundee in 1993.

For twelve years whilst living in Ealing, I worked at a leading architectural practice in London rising to Associate Director Level and working on groundbreaking sustainable projects.

I established Shape Architecture in 2006, to focus on a high-quality design led approach to residential projects throughout London.  Informed by expertise in sustainable design and a wide range of methods of construction.  I now have over 26 years’ worth of experience of working on residential projects of all types and size throughout London.

Outside of practice life, I enjoy painting, drawing, and walking often accompanied by Sid, our Fox Terrier.