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Why Use a Chartered Architect?

Douglas House, an award-winning project in Kensal Rise, to maximise the footprint of the house five planning applications were submitted as part of the planning strategy

There's a question we get asked more than almost any other: do I really need a chartered architect, or can I just use a designer or a builder who does drawings? It's a fair question. So here's an honest answer.

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London House Extension Costs 2024: Comprehensive Cost Breakdown

Modern London house extension with glass sliding doors, brick exterior, and a stylish garden seating area, highlighting themes of house extension costs and design in 2024.

Extending your home in London isn’t just about adding square meters - it’s about creating a space that tells your story. A home isn’t defined by walls; it’s shaped by the moments, connections, and growth it fosters. Whether it’s a light-filled kitchen where memories are shared, a tran …

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How much does it cost to build a new house in the UK in 2024?

How much does it cost to build a new house in the UK in 2024?

Mill Hill House in North London designed by architects RISE Design Studio Introduction Welcome to our comprehensive guide on building your ideal home in the UK! Embarking on the journey to create your dream house is an exciting adventure filled with possibilities and important decisio …

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Renovation in Barcelona: Do I need Planning Permission?

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A Comprehensive Guide to Renovating with Sustainability and Heritage in Mind Embarking on a renovation project in the heart of Barcelona brings its own set of challenges and rewards, particularly for those of us dedicated to the principles of contemporary design, low energy consumptio …

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House Extension Rules in 2026: An Architect's Guide

House Extension Rules in 2023: An Architect’s Comprehensive Guide

Most of the questions we get about extensions come down to one thing: what can I build, and do I need planning permission to build it? The good news is that the rules in England have been stable for several years now, so the limits are well established. The less good news is that they …

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Why clients choose to work with RISE Design Studio

Ten Reasons to Collaborate with RISE Design Studio | RISE Blog

Architecture is rarely about drawings alone. It’s about decisions - often complex ones - that shape how a building performs, how it feels, and how it lasts. At RISE Design Studio, Architects, Interior Designers + Sustainability Experts, we’ve spent over a decade working across London, …

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Hampstead Architecture Through the Eyes of an Architect

Contemporary rear extension in Hampstead featuring reclaimed brick architecture, terracotta courtyard paving, timber dining terrace, large glazed openings, and landscaped outdoor living space designed by RISE Design Studio

Hampstead has always attracted people willing to think differently about how they live. Poets, radicals, artists, conservationists, Modernists. Few places in London contain such a concentrated argument between tradition and experimentation. Walking through Hampstead, you move between …

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Covent Garden Architects

Covent Garden Architects

RISE Design Studio has completed a sketch scheme for the refurbishment and extension of an existing top floor apartment on Shelton Street, for a private client. The residential areas and common parts of the building are to be refurbished, creating a three bedroom apartment. A set back …

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Sustainable Retrofits: A Design-led Perspective on Building with a Conscience

Queen's Park House by RISE Design Studio - a retrofit project in NW London which included reclaimed bricks, solar panels and increased insulation to the walls, floors and roof

In our world today, where the drive for sustainable living has never been stronger, architects must look beyond mere aesthetics and push for meaningful impacts. We believe in championing retrofits that not only reduce energy usage but create a sustainable and lasting change, ultimatel …

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Ice Cream House, Hampstead, North London

Ice Cream House, Hampstead, North London | RISE Blog

A reimagining of a Victorian mid-terrace within the Mansfield Conservation Area

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