Spotlight on Jan Kaplický
by RISE Design Studio on Nov 29, 2021
There are very few Londoners (and international cricket fans) who are not familiar with the Media Centre at the Lord’s Cricket Ground. Designed by avant-garde Czech architect, Jan Kaplický, this is one of his most renowned ‘spacecraft-like’ architecture projects. Completed in 1999, it …
Interview with Charlie Warde
by RISE Design Studio on Oct 27, 2021
Sean Ronnie Hill, Director of RISE Design Studio, recently interviewed Charlie Warde, a London born artist, who is now based in Marseille. His wide-ranging practise celebrates and critiques the themes behind post war architecture, in particular social housing. A number of his works ca …
Architecture and the Kindness Economy – learning from Mary Portas
by RISE Design Studio on Oct 1, 2021
“Architecture is not just about what we build – but how we live.”
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 …
New build in the countryside – dream or possibility?
by RISE Design Studio on Apr 28, 2021
As the world tries to move on from the Covid pandemic, there is anecdotal evidence that we are increasingly seeking life outside the city. Building a new home in the countryside and becoming a rural dweller may seem like a impossible dream but it is becoming an increasing reality for …
Spotlight on Lina Bo Bardi
by RISE Design Studio on Mar 26, 2021
Recycling or converting buildings came naturally to Italian-born Brazilian architect, Lina Bo Bardi. Inspired by the use and reuse of basic materials, she devoted her working life to engaging with every facet of culture and designing ‘people-friendly’ buildings. Described as “the most …
Kitsungi – the art of repair
by RISE Design Studio on Jan 31, 2021
Celebrating the beauty of a naturally imperfect world is a tenet of our work here at RISE Design Studio. By embracing impermanence and accepting that we are always in a state of flux, it becomes easier to appreciate what we have, rather than compare ourselves to others. It is this min …
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 .
Architecture and the planet: a crucial moment
by RISE Design Studio on Nov 5, 2020
David Attenborough’s ‘A Life On Our Planet‘ brings into sharp focus the destruction of Earth’s habitats that he has witnessed during his nearly 70 years in broadcasting. There is no mistaking the significant scale of the issues currently faced by our planet. At the end of the film, At …
Imperfection and the pursuit of happiness in architecture
by RISE Design Studio on Oct 28, 2020
2020 has definitely not been a perfect year. But what if we accept that any feelings of suffering we experience are a part of life? What if it is not in our remit to be completely and enduringly happy all the time? What if, in embracing imperfection, we can find happiness? These are q …
