RISE Design Studio stands with MPs calling for the government to reduce VAT on green home improvements
by Sean Hill on May 4, 2023
RISE Design Studio, a small contemporary design-led architecture studio with 20 years of experience, is passionate about creating low-energy and low-embodied carbon designs. We believe in the power of sustainable architecture to combat climate change and create a better future for gen …
RISE Design Studio: Your Partner for Sustainable and Innovative Architecture
by Sean Hill on May 3, 2023
RISE Design Studio is a small contemporary design-led architecture firm based in London. Our dedicated team of young and ambitious professionals is passionate about creating low-energy and low-embodied carbon designs that not only meet our clients’ needs but also contribute to a susta …
Unveiling the Role of a Residential Structural Engineer
by Sean Hill on May 2, 2023
In the realm of architecture, where form meets function, the presence of a Structural Engineer becomes indispensable. Just as an architect brings dreams to life through design, a Structural Engineer ensures that those dreams stand the test of time. Within the vast spectrum of engineer …
RISE Design Studio – Our Professional Affiliations
by Sean Hill on May 1, 2023
In the world of contemporary design, where lines are blurred between art and function, vision and pragmatism, we are situated at an intersection where creativity meets commitment to the earth’s future. At the helm of this small design-led architectural studio for the past two decades, …
Hampstead Architects
by Sean Hill on Apr 30, 2023
Nestled just above London’s hustle and bustle, Hampstead’s blend of the old and new, rural and urban, has provided a rich canvas for our team’s passion: designing low energy, low embodied carbon structures that are as sustainable as they are breathtaking. Let’s delve into this unique …
Designing for a Sustainable Future with Sustainable Architects
by Sean Hill on Apr 29, 2023
Our small, design-led architecture studio has been driven by a passion for contemporary design, with an unwavering focus on energy efficiency and low embodied carbon. This post is intended to give you an insight into our principles, our ethos, and our approach to eco-friendly, sustain …
Shortlisted – RIBA London Regional Awards 2023
by Sean Hill on Apr 28, 2023
We are delighted to announce that our The Lexi Project & Hub scheme in Kensal Rise is shortlisted in this year’s RIBA London Regional Awards.
Echoes of Brickfields: A Reflection on Victorian London’s Brickmaking Legacy
by Sean Hill on Apr 27, 2023
A review of the recently published Bricks of Victorian London: A social and economic history by Peter Hounsell.
Navigating the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners and Landlords
by Sean Hill on Apr 27, 2023
For the past two decades, as an architect leading a small, contemporary, design-focused architecture studio, I have been deeply engaged with the design and execution of low-energy and low-embodied carbon projects. Today, as the UK’s commitment to energy efficiency strengthens, it has …
How much does an architect cost in 2023?
by Sean Hill on Apr 19, 2023
From extensions and loft conversions to building a completely new home, investing in a design and build project is a significant and often stressful undertaking that can open up many questions and routes to take.
