What is green infrastructure?
by RISE Design Studio on Nov 2, 2016
Our green spaces are under increasing pressure as the climate and population change. There is a continued demand for housing and, as a result, there has been a tendency to replace green areas in towns and cities with bricks and tarmac, particularly on driveways and in gardens. When it …
Permitted Development Rights III: Other projects
by RISE Design Studio on Sep 14, 2016
Our last two posts have covered Permitted Development Rights (PDR) in general, and house extensions under PDR in particular. In the final post in this short series, we consider some other types of projects that fall under PDR and do not require planning permission, and provide you wit …
Permitted Development Rights II: House extensions
by RISE Design Studio on Aug 23, 2016
An extension or addition to your home is something that you can do under ‘Permitted Development Rights’ (PDR), meaning that you do not need to apply for planning permission to undertake the work (see the general introduction to PDR in our last post). There are, however, certain limits …
Permitted Development Rights I: An overview
by RISE Design Studio on Aug 16, 2016
Not too long ago, the UK planning system was overloaded with minor applications for household extensions and other changes, causing a backlog of paperwork and considerable pressure on the limited resources of local planning authorities. The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted …
Restaurant design: Oklava, London
by RISE Design Studio on Jun 27, 2016
We recently designed the critically acclaimed Oklava restaurant in Shoreditch, East London. Chef Selin Kiazim serves contemporary Turkish cuisine and was widely praised for her ‘pop-ups’ at Carousel London in November 2014 and before that a residency at Trip Kitchen in Haggerston. We …
L-shaped dormer explained
by RISE Design Studio on Jun 15, 2016
Converting your loft can be good value for money when improving your home and increasing your living space. An L-shaped dormer loft conversion can be a good option for creating more room at the top of your home. Popular on period, terraced properties, this type of loft conversion crea …
What is retrofit?
by RISE Design Studio on May 10, 2016
The 2008 Climate Change Act committed the UK to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% by 2050 (against the 1990 baseline). The buildings sector accounts for 37% of total UK GHG emissions and, of these emissions, 65% are from the residential sector. With this in mind, ther …
Adding value to your home: extensions
by RISE Design Studio on Apr 28, 2016
Extending your home is something you might do for a variety of reasons. Perhaps your family has grown and you need an extra bedroom, or maybe you want some additional living space, a home office, or a way to bring in more natural light. Whatever the reason, extending your home is like …
What can a RIBA Chartered Architect do for you?
by RISE Design Studio on Dec 21, 2015
A typical residential project from concept to completion
Our professional affiliations
by RISE Design Studio on Oct 24, 2015
RISE Design Studio Ltd is a member of The Green Register and registered with the Architects Registration Board. Our Director, Sean Ronnie Hill, is a Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects, the professional association of architects in the UK. This post provides …
