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 …
The legendary Richard Rogers retires
by RISE Design Studio on Sep 16, 2020
A few weeks ago, Richard Rogers retired from architectural practice. One of the UK’s top architects, this marks the end of an illustrious career portfolio which includes the striking, modern landmarks of the Lloyd’s building and the O2 arena in London. In this post, we look back at so …
Longlisted – Dezeen Awards 2020
by Sean Hill on 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 …
How will architecture adapt to Covid-19 and beyond?
by RISE Design Studio on Jun 9, 2020
The global Covid-19 pandemic has created a new world for all of us. While the fight against the virus continues, we are all learning to adjust to life in a socially-distanced society. How we move through our cities, towns and villages has changed, and we have had to refamiliarise ours …
