Unveiling the Larger Home Extension Scheme: A Comprehensive Guide
by Sean Hill on Oct 22, 2022
As an architect with over two decades of experience in creating thoughtful, sustainable designs, I’ve encountered countless homeowners who dream of extending their homes. Perhaps you’ve often wondered about the possibilities a large extension could bring to your living space? Many sha …
Overheating and How to Cool Buildings through Architectural Design
by Sean Hill on Oct 7, 2022
Did you spend the summer of 2022 feeling hot, restless, and uncomfortable in your home or office? Given that it was the UK’s joint hottest summer on record, it was likely that you did experience all or some of these feelings.
The Rise in Popularity of Green Roofs
by Sean Hill on Oct 3, 2022
Living roofs or green roofs, were until recent years a rarity in the UK building landscape, seen as a luxurious design addition implemented by the few with adoption much greater in countries such as Switzerland and Germany.
Shortlisted – FX Awards 2022
by Sean Hill on Sep 16, 2022
We are thrilled to announce that our The Lexi Cinema & Lexi Hub project in Kensal Rise, North West London, has been shortlisted in this year’s FX Awards.
Virtual Reality in Architecture
by Sean Hill on Jul 10, 2022
The 21st Century has seen innovations in technology like never before. From self-driving cars to Bluetooth and 3D printing to fibre optics, these rapid advances are impacting people’s lives and workplaces in a way that was not thought possible only a decade ago.
The Underrated Architecture Issue: Navigating Creaky Floors in Your London Home
by Sean Hill on Feb 21, 2022
At RISE Design Studio we’ve come to realise that the charm and character of a building are not solely about its exterior. The interior plays an equal part in shaping the overall alma, including aspects often overlooked, like the subtle yet intriguing issue of squeaky floors. I would l …
Traditional Procurement vs. Design & Build: Making the Right Choice for Your Project
by Sean Hill on Jun 1, 2021
As an architect with over 20 years of experience, working in a small contemporary design-led architecture studio focused on low energy and low embodied carbon designs, I am frequently asked about the best approach to construction procurement: traditional procurement or design & bu …
Nominated – ArchDaily Building of the Year 2021
by Sean Hill on Jan 6, 2021
Exciting news to share! Our project, Mill Hill House has been nominated for the prestigious ArchDaily Building of the Year 2021 .
Longlisted – Dezeen Awards 2020
by Sean Hill on Aug 14, 2020
Thrilled to share that our project ‘The Bunker’ has been longlisted for the #DezeenAwards 2020! Dubbed the ‘Brexit Bunker’, this project is a sunken, weathered steel-clad extension at the rear garden of a London house . It offers a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of city life and …
AJ Retrofit Awards 2019
by Sean Hill on Apr 27, 2019
RISE Design Studio has been shortlisted for the Architect’s Journal Retrofit Awards 2019, which recognises creative excellence in the adaptive re-use of existing buildings.
