Spotlight on Ricardo Bofill as we set up our new studio in Barcelona
by RISE Design Studio on Feb 28, 2022
Later this year, we will be opening a RISE Design Studio in Barcelona. We are excited about this, not least because we take a lot of inspiration from Spanish architecture in our work. Last month, we were very sad to hear the news that renowned Catalonian architect, Ricardo Bofill, had …
Refurbishing homes for net zero – upskilling our design team
by RISE Design Studio on Jul 31, 2021
Refurbishing and retrofitting existing homes is a large part of the challenge of transitioning the built environment to net zero. We are faced with a significant task, especially as every home is different – efficiency measures that work in one home may not be appropriate for another. …
Traditional Procurement vs. Design & Build: Making the Right Choice for Your Project
by Sean Hill on Jun 1, 2021
As an architect with over 20 years of experience, working in a small contemporary design-led architecture studio focused on low energy and low embodied carbon designs, I am frequently asked about the best approach to construction procurement: traditional procurement or design & bu …
Spotlight on Charles Correa
by RISE Design Studio on May 25, 2021
An aspect of our work that we are proud of is our ability to combine traditional architectural values with the use of modern materials. One architect who provides us with inspiration in this regard is Charles Correa, an Indian architect and urban planner who designed buildings that re …
