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INDOI Ghar Is Coming: Building a Home for Craft, Culture & Community in Poblenou

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Poblenou is changing. Again.

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Less Talk. More Thoughtful Building.

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Our industry knows how to say the right things.

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A Guide to Woodwork & Mouldings: Elevating Interior Design with Thoughtful Detailing

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At RISE Design Studio, we understand that the finer details of interior architecture - skirtings, architraves, cornices, and even floorboards - play a crucial role in shaping the character of a space. These elements not only provide protection to surfaces but also add rhythm, proporti …

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Exploring Sustainable Material Innovation at Finsbury Dials & Beyond with Sam Frith at Solus

Sam Frith, Creative Director of Solus Tiles

Pushing the Boundaries of Sustainable Materials Sean Ronnie Hill (SRH): Sam, thanks for taking the time to chat. At RISE Design Studio, we’re always exploring ways to integrate sustainability into architecture in meaningful ways. Your work at Solus, particularly with Spolia for Finsbu …

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The Art of Lighting in Sustainable Architecture: Insights from Craig Turner of Orluna

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Interviewer: Sean Ronnie Hill, Director of RISE Design Studio Sean Ronnie Hill: Craig, thank you for joining me. At RISE Design Studio, we place a strong emphasis on sustainable, human-centred design, and lighting plays a crucial role in shaping how spaces are experienced. Orluna’s ap …

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The RIBA Plan of Work 2020: the eight stages explained

The cover of the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 Overview, a dark grey booklet showing the eight-stage circular diagram of coloured arrows that represents the RIBA Plan of Work cycle. Published by RIBA. RISE Design Studio.

Most building projects are won or lost long before anyone gets to site, in how clearly the early decisions are made and how well each stage hands over to the next. The RIBA Plan of Work is the framework the profession uses to hold that order. It breaks a project into eight stages, fro …

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Smart Homes and Sustainable Design: A Conversation with Louis Christie of LC-AV

Louis Christie of LC-AV Audio Visual Specialist

Sean Ronnie Hill: Louis, thanks for joining me today. At RISE Design Studio, we’re always looking to integrate smart home technology in a way that enhances sustainable, low-energy design rather than adding unnecessary complexity. Your work at LC-AV aligns with our philosophy of creati …

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Breathing New Life into Midcentury Modern Homes

Interior of a midcentury modern home renovated by RISE Design Studio, featuring timber walls, stone flooring, full-height glazing, and open-plan living with natural light and original materials.

A guide to restoring, upgrading, and honouring a unique era of British architecture

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How to Make Space for Life: Rethinking the 3-Meter Extension

Sustainable 3-meter rear extension of a London home designed by RISE Design Studio, featuring reclaimed brick, large glazing for natural light, and garden integration.

At RISE Design Studio, we’ve always believed that architecture should do more than add square metres. It should add meaning. A 3-meter rear extension isn’t just about stretching your footprint - it’s about unlocking new ways to live, breathe, gather, cook, and grow. Done well, this mo …

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From Boardrooms to Bedrooms: Rethinking Offices as Hotels

Interior view of a converted office space into a luxury hotel lounge by RISE Design Studio, featuring modern furniture, soft lighting, and sustainable design elements within a restored architectural setting.

A new kind of conversion story When the world changed in 2020, so did our buildings. Habits shifted, city centres emptied, and office spaces - once the engine rooms of urban life - found themselves hollowed out, underused, and, in some cases, entirely abandoned.

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