RISE Design Studio is led by Imran and Sean, working across residential, community, and commercial projects. They both share a belief that good architecture should quietly enrich everyday life for everyone.

We care deeply about how buildings feel to live and work in - how light moves through them, how materials age, and how they sit within their surroundings. Every project is a collaboration, shaped by open conversations with our clients and built through trusted relationships with skilled makers. Our aim is always to create spaces that last - inspirational, sustainable, and beautifully crafted.

Sean Ronnie Hill

Sean Ronnie Hill is the Founder and Architect at RISE Design Studio, recognized for his extensive experience in creating high-end residential and cultural projects across London. With deep expertise in low-energy homes, retrofits, and low-energy new builds, Sean is a certified Passivhaus Designer and a member of The Green Register, underscoring his commitment to sustainable architecture.

Prior to founding RISE, Sean gained valuable experience working on education, residential, and mixed-use projects at John McAslan Architects and ADP. Originally from Ballymena, Sean graduated from the Manchester School of Architecture with a BArch in 2005 and a Diploma in 2007.

Sean led the award-winning renovation and extension of the Lexi Cinema, including the creation of Screen 2, which became the first cinema auditorium to utilize an Air-to-Air Source Heat Pump, MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery), and Airtightness strategies to control the internal climate. This project earned multiple accolades, including a Civic Trust Award, two Brent Design Awards, and a New London Award, and was nominated for a RIBA London Award and an FX Award.

Outside of the studio, Sean is an avid swimmer, cyclist, and runner, often encouraging the team to join him for early morning swims at the Serpentine. His focus on sustainability and energy efficiency drives RISE Design Studio's mission to create better homes and spaces for a sustainable future.

Imran Jahn

Imran is a Co-Director at RISE Design Studio.

Imran studied at Manchester University and the Bartlett (UCL) before qualifying at the Architectural Association School of Architecture. With over two decades of experience in high-profile, design-led international practices, he joined RISE in 2021 after significant roles at PLP as an Associate Partner, Grimshaw, and Stanton Williams. An award-winning architect, Imran brings a profound depth of expertise in delivering complex projects, underscored by his technical acumen and exceptional drawing skills. His project portfolio showcases large, skyline-defining mixed-use schemes in London and significant educational and cultural projects across the UK and Europe.

Imran is not only recognised for his meticulous attention to detail and component design but also for his leadership in sustainability and low embodied energy retrofit. His work demonstrates a commitment to environmentally responsible architecture, balancing innovative design with sustainable practices.

As a leader he excels in team management and mentoring junior members. Outside of architecture, Imran is an avid tennis player, frequently found on courts in North London and internationally on the amateur world tour.

José Dengra

José is a Senior Architect at RISE Design Studio.

He joined the practice in 2025, bringing over a decade of experience in residential and cultural projects across all RIBA design stages.

Since moving to London in 2014, Jose has worked with several design-led studios on complex projects, including the Gilbert & George Centre at SIRS and running large-scale mixed-use and affordable housing developments at Stockwool. His experience spans from early concept design through to technical delivery, employing strong coordination and leadership skills along the way.

A postgraduate in Building Information Modelling (BIM) from the University of Barcelona, Jose is passionate about digital design integration and its role in achieving rigour and sustainability in architecture. Influenced by other artistic disciplines, he brings a creative and thoughtful approach to his work.

Outside the studio, José either can be found playing tennis and running in North London parks or enjoying a LSO concert at the Barbican.

Enikő Fekete

Enikő is a Project Architect at RISE Design Studio. She joined the practice in 2026, bringing more than fifteen years of experience across residential, commercial and education projects in the UK and Romania, with particular expertise in technical design and project delivery.

Since establishing her career in the UK in 2017, Enikő has worked with a range of design-led practices on projects spanning bespoke new-build homes, conservation-area extensions and large-scale residential developments. These include a 150-home net-zero-carbon community at West Carclaze in Cornwall and a 54-home Passivhaus mixed-use development at Gladstone Parade.

Her experience extends from concept design through to construction, and she is known for her rigorous approach to detailing, coordination and specification. As a Certified Passive House Designer with extensive BIM experience, Enikő combines design ambition with the technical discipline required to deliver comfortable, energy-efficient buildings that perform as intended.

She believes good design should make a tangible difference: creating plans that reflect how people live, bringing daylight to the places where it matters and making rooms that are genuinely enjoyable to inhabit - regardless of a project’s scale or budget. She is also exploring the profession’s emerging possibilities, particularly AI, design automation and product design, and enjoys finding thoughtful, practical ways to apply new tools.

Tell us about your project

Good architecture starts with listening. Before we draw anything, we want to understand how you live, what you value, and what you need the space to do.

We work across homes, cultural buildings, commercial spaces and retrofit. Our approach is fabric-first and low-energy, built around natural materials and careful detailing. We use 3D modelling so you can see and feel a space before it is built.

Requesting a consultation is the first step. Once you send your brief, we will review it and arrange a no-obligation call. We will share our initial thoughts, set out the next steps, and answer any questions you have.

Please do get in touch. We would be glad to hear from you.

Deep splayed openings in the thick marés stone walls of the living room at Can Lis, Mallorca, framing the sea and coastal scrub with no visible window frames, and a tiled sofa in the foreground. RISE Design Studio.

Can Lis: What Utzon's House on Mallorca Still Teaches Us

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Flower House, a low-energy family home in Queen's Park by RISE Design Studio, with a white arched extension at dusk.

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Imran Jahn

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Enikő Fekete

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Can Lis: What Utzon's House on Mallorca Still Teaches Us

How to Find an Architect – Choosing the Right Architect

Fourteen years in Queen's Park: how a neighbourhood shapes the way we design

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