Shape Architecture notes moves towards Planning Permissions limiting the size of basement extensions in London.

London, UK -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/29/2014 -- Clients looking to develop their homes with the addition of basement extensions are now frequently obtaining planning permission and deferring construction for several years. This has in part been motivated by moves on the part of planning authorities to restrict the amount of subterranean development they will allow.

An Englishman's home is his castle, so the saying goes. Castles however were a constant endeavour taking hundreds of years to complete, so it is no surprise the average Englishman gets the urge to extend the reach of his home upon occasion with a high quality extension. Not only does it increase the living space, but the equity of his home as well. Shape Architecture has provided light filled contemporary basement extensions throughout London and is receiving record numbers of enquiries.

For example several London boroughs are limiting the size of basement extensions that they will approve. We have seen Fulham and Hammersmith restricting the extent of development below gardens recently and the direction of travel for local authority planning guidance seems clear. Given the move towards limiting the size and extent of basement approvals Shape Architecture is urging homeowners to take advantage of the current planning guidelines across various London boroughs by applying for planning permission now.

In a related move Shape Architecture has now focused their website on their private residential portfolio with particular emphasis on London basement conversions (http://www.shape-architecture.co.uk/londonbasements/)

A spokesperson for Shape-Architecture.co.uk explained, "When it comes to property development there is most certainly a race amongst homeowners. Extending a home can add real value to the resale value of the building, especially if the extension is handled by professional architects. Shape Architecture can provide creative vision allied to technical expertise and an extensive portfolio of projects."

About Shape Architecture
Shape Architecture specialises in residential design covering all project types and sizes, with particular expertise in basement conversions in London. Shape Architecture has continuously demonstrated the ability to deliver innovative concepts as real buildings. For more information, please visit: http://www.shape-architecture.co.uk

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Shape Architecture is hard at work leading the field in basement conversions throughout Fulham, Kensington and London, creating amazing new spaces in the latest property trend.

London, UK -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/07/2014 -- Basement conversion has become an excellent way for individuals to increase the equity of their home and make better use of the below-floor space in their homes. After the practice was featured in the Financial Times, more people than ever began to apply for basement conversions and the best of these used Shape Architecture to create amazing new spaces. Now on their 15th basement conversion, Shape Architecture is promoting the service more widely.

Because every challenge is different, Shape Architecture have used the unique shape and features of the basements they work with to inform the way in which they are transformed, using the latest materials and methods to create bright, spacious and contemporary interiors.

Shape Architecture's portfolio now includes examples of many completed basement conversions, which can be viewed in the form of stunning high quality image galleries together with detailed descriptions of the client's needs and how Shape Architecture met them in the creation of the new space.

Looking at the conversions, it's easy to see how they can add significant equity to a home, and certainly prove that the trend is unlikely to slow down any time soon, giving Shape Architecture the perfect position to capitalise on a prosperous future.

Shape Architecture explained, "Our projects have varied hugely over the years, from interior remodeling to construction and conceptual design. Fortunately we are a company that can turn our hands to a wide range of different challenges, and we seem to have found a forte in basement conversions and extensions. Our portfolio contains just some of the imaginative ways in which we have been able to breathe new life into once dusty spaces, giving them a sense of lightness as well as functionality that has integrated the design with the house and even the garden in new and exciting ways."

About Shape Architecture
Jason Wren founded Shape Architecture in 2006. He had previously spent 10 years at Studio E Architects, where as an Associate he designed and led many of the practices most high profile buildings. On projects such as Classroom of the Future and the Exemplar Sustainable Schools in Bexley, Jason has demonstrated the ability and experience to deliver innovative concepts as real buildings. For more information, please visit: http://www.shape-architecture.co.uk/

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