How to Make Space for Life: Rethinking the 3-Meter Extension
by Sean Hill on Mar 4, 2025
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 …
How Much Does a House Extension Cost in London?
by Sean Hill on Jun 28, 2024
Are you considering extending your home in London? This comprehensive guide breaks down the costs, tax considerations, consultant fees, and practical advice to help you make informed decisions, maximise your budget, and achieve your dream living space.
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 …
Permitted Development Rights II: House extensions
by RISE Design Studio on Aug 23, 2016
An extension or addition to your home is something that you can do under ‘Permitted Development Rights’ (PDR), meaning that you do not need to apply for planning permission to undertake the work (see the general introduction to PDR in our last post). There are, however, certain limits …
