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title: Longlisted – Dezeen Awards 2020 | RISE Blog
description: Longlisted for Dezeen Awards 2020, RISE Design Studio's project 'The Bunker' in London offers a sanctuary with unique steel-clad design.
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# [Longlisted – Dezeen Awards 2020 | RISE Blog](https://www.risedesignstudio.co.uk/blog/longlisted-dezeen-awards-2020)

 Written by [Sean Ronnie Hill](https://www.risedesignstudio.co.uk/blog/author/sean-ronnie-hill) | 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 unpredictable London weather .

The Bunker in Kensal Rise, North West London

Constructed from hot-rolled steel , the same material used for the adjacent railway track, the exterior left to rust naturally, providing a unique and industrial aesthetic. With an asymmetric pyramidal roof and an oriel window, the studio stands as a focal point in the garden, framed by two reclaimed London Stock brick walls .

Inside, the walls and ceiling are lined with plywood, creating a light-filled and warm space . A skylight offers upward views, enhancing the sense of tranquillity. The walls and roof are highly insulated, offering both thermal and acoustic protection .

The Bunker in Kensal Rise, North West London

An outside patio with a steel hanging light fixture completes the scene, connecting the main house with the studio. Its asymmetrical pyramid-shape mimics the studio, adding a subtle touch of design continuity .

Our client describes it as a “place of sanctuary” – a haven where the sounds of birds  replace the noise of the city, and there’s no visual hint of the urban setting .

Thanks to our fantastic client and team for making this possible, and to #Dezeen for including us in their longlist. 

A full list of the longlisted projects is available on the Dezeen’s [website](https://www.dezeen.com/awards/2020/longlists/architecture/). Winners are announced on 12th October 2020.

A review of the project by Philip Stevens with photographs by Edmund Sumner was featured last October in Designboom, please see [here](https://www.designboom.com/architecture/brexit-bunker-rise-design-studio-london-10-30-2019/) for the article. 

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