Ten Reasons to Collaborate with RISE Design Studio
by RISE Design Studio on Oct 24, 2023
RISE Design Studio is a compact, forward-thinking architecture studio, based in Barcelona and London. Our global reach extends to private private clients, as well as developers in Spain, the UK, and beyond.
Mansard Roof Extensions
by RISE Design Studio on Sep 16, 2022
A feeling of lack of space within the home is a common issue nowadays. No matter the size of family or household an often-limited floorplan means there never seems to be room to grow or do the things you want to.
RIBA Plan of Work 2020
by RISE Design Studio on Sep 5, 2022
RIBA Plan of Work 2020 Posted on September 5, 2022 by RISE Design Studio Architects like most professions welcome industry led guidelines and approaches to inform and improve their work both for their clients, collaborators, and their own progression. The RIBA Plan of Work 2020 is a g …
No more VAT on green home improvements
by RISE Design Studio on Jul 31, 2022
In March this year, the UK Government removed the requirement for VAT on payments related to the installation of certain energy saving materials in residential property in Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). This will be in place until the end of March 2027. Scrapping VAT on …
What can be done about the global sand shortage?
by RISE Design Studio on Jun 26, 2022
It may come as a surprise to learn that sand is the most exploited resource after water. Globally, we extract around 50 billion tonnes of sand and gravel every year and the United Nations is calling for increased monitoring of extraction and supply chains. We use sand in a very wide r …
Spotlight on David Lea and low carbon design
by RISE Design Studio on May 31, 2022
“When we build we reveal our vision of the future.” These words embody David Lea’s approach to designing buildings that are in harmony with the natural world. Today, this has never been more important and here at RISE Design Studio we will continue to take inspiration from Lea’s work, …
What is the difference between Passivhaus and BREEAM?
by RISE Design Studio on Apr 30, 2022
At a time when energy prices are rising, it is helpful to know about options in the home for reducing energy consumption. From an architectural and design point of view, this equates to much more than having a shorter shower or reducing the time the heating is turned on. Today, there …
Francis Kéré, materiality and place
by RISE Design Studio on Mar 31, 2022
In 2022, Francis Kéré was awarded architecture’s highest international accolade, the Pritzker Prize. Kéré’s many projects show us the power of materiality rooted in place, which is something that we emphasise through the use of local materials in our architecture and design work.
Spotlight on Ricardo Bofill as we set up our new studio in Barcelona
by RISE Design Studio on Feb 28, 2022
Later this year, we will be opening a RISE Design Studio in Barcelona. We are excited about this, not least because we take a lot of inspiration from Spanish architecture in our work. Last month, we were very sad to hear the news that renowned Catalonian architect, Ricardo Bofill, had …
Passive House – a luxurious way to take climate action
by RISE Design Studio on Jan 31, 2022
At RISE Design Studio, we work hard to minimise the environmental impact and energy consumption of our projects. One way we do this is by working with the Passive House and EnerPHit standards. In October 2021, publisher and editor of Passive House Plus magazine, Jeff Colley, gave a TE …
