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RISE Design Studio
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RISE Design Studio. We design buildings that breathe, adapt, and last.

With Passivhaus principles, adaptive reuse, and 3D tech, we create low-energy homes, thoughtful retrofits, and future-proof spaces.

Sustainable, smart, built for people.
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Origami House is a low-energy extension to a Victorian terrace in London, combining folded geometry with a fabric-first retrofit, solar PV and an air source heat pump.

Architecture shaped by performance, not compromise. https://bit.ly/4qhRzQ6
December 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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RISE Design Studio speaks with Adam Weismann of Clayworks on clay plaster, healthy buildings and sustainable architecture that breathes.

Read & watch →

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December 18, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Overheating is already affecting homes across the UK.

RISE Design Studio explores how shading, material choice and passive cooling can reduce heat gain and improve comfort naturally.

Read the blog: https://bit.ly/3MMNa9m
December 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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Rightmove and Octopus Energy just made low-energy homes visible to the market.
RISE Design Studio explains why this marks a shift in London renovations, and how sustainable architecture adds real value to extensions and retrofits. https://bit.ly/3XItQfT
December 10, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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RISE Design Studio has completed its first slow fashion boutique for INDOI in Barcelona - a 30m² retail space shaped by material honesty, tactility and cultural storytelling.
Project journal: www.risedesignstudio.co.uk/blog/designi...
Exterior view of a slow fashion boutique, INDOI, in Barcelona designed by RISE Design Studio, showing a restored arched stone opening, deep blue timber storefront, glass door and warm interior lighting revealing handcrafted clothing and objects inside the small retail space.
December 8, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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RISE Design Studio reveals Origami House – a folded copper wraparound extension to a Victorian terrace in Haringey. Triangulated form shaped by planning lines, with ASHP and high insulation for a low-energy home. Read more: https://bit.ly/446ULpk
December 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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RISE Design Studio appears in Domus Nova’s Autumn Edition, highlighting their work as Queen’s Park and West London architects focused on low-energy, sustainable design.
Read more → https://bit.ly/4rrsx2A
November 26, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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A dawn swim at the Serpentine inspired a new RISE journal entry.
Sean Hill explores the surprising parallels between cold-water swimming and Passivhaus design - clarity, discipline, comfort.
Read more → https://bit.ly/49y9YTQ
November 21, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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New from RISE Design Studio: Sean Ronnie Hill breaks down professional fees for self-builders - what architects, engineers and QSs cost, how fees work, and why the right team saves far more than it costs.

Full interview + guide here: https://bit.ly/4oTcx7D
November 21, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Planning next: a CLT tennis pavilion with a red zinc roof for Sutton Churches Tennis Club, London
Clubroom → courts
Shaded viewing terraces
Fabric-first, AECB-aligned
Identity that helps membership grow

Images: Gabriel Spera Visual www.risedesignstudio.co.uk/blog/a-new-t...
A new tennis pavilion shaped around community, comfort and low-energy design
A new low-energy tennis pavilion for Sutton Churches TC, designed in CLT with a red zinc roof, creating a sustainable, community-focused clubhouse for the future.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Cut VAT on EnerPHit/AECB retrofit = more demand, better homes, new jobs, lower carbon. With #NLARetrofit Summit here, it’s time to act.

Read the case → https://bit.ly/4opegBi
##Retrofit #EnerPHit #AECB #VAT #NetZero #AdaptiveReuse #BuiltEnvironment #ConstructionJobs #London #Policy
November 5, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Building well isn’t about spending more - it’s about spending wisely.

Our latest journal explores how smart cost management protects creativity, sustainability & long-term value.

→ Read more:

https://bit.ly/478moAg

☉ Sustainable. Transparent. Built with purpose.
Low-energy residential architecture by RISE Design Studio featuring a sculpted brick archway, sunlit courtyard, and lush greenery. A calm retreat in the heart of London that showcases material honesty
October 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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Digital twins → clarity, speed, sustainability.
See how we use them to cut waste, reduce errors, and design low-energy buildings with a single source of truth. Read the blog: https://bit.ly/470AW3i
October 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Paragraph 84 isn’t about blending in. It’s about belonging.
Our guide shows how to design a countryside home that’s exceptional, low-energy and rooted in place → https://bit.ly/3JfUwkn
October 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Great session at the Brent Agents Forum: real openness to justified alternatives, smarter pre-apps, and pragmatic BNG for small sites. We recap—incl. Red Arches House + Lexi Cinema—in our latest blog. Read: https://bit.ly/4q4sxVj
A contemporary red-brick infill home on Hazel Road in Kensal Green, designed by RISE Design Studio. The Red Arches House features arched windows, zinc roofing, solar panels, and a contextual form that
October 15, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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Honoured to be featured by Domus Nova alongside local trailblazers shaping Queen’s Park – from The Lexi Cinema to Carmel + more.

Read our take → https://bit.ly/41ZmBCJ
September 19, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Flower House - a 170 sqm Victorian home in Queen’s Park reimagined with arches, lightwell + biophilic canopy. Heritage meets sustainable living.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4pEIZLY
September 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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What does it really cost to build a house in 2025?

Short answer: More than you think. But less than you fear-if done right.

The difference? Thoughtful design. Smart choices. A solid team.

Build wisely. Let’s talk. 🔗 bit.ly/4b8vfSO #SustainableDesign #ConstructionCosts #Passivhaus #DreamHome
What Does It Cost to Build a House in the UK in 2025?
Discover the true cost of building a house in the UK in 2025. Learn key factors, budgeting tips, and how to create a sustainable, cost-effective home.
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February 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Your home is leaking heat. And money.

A third of warmth escapes through the walls. So we turn the heating up. Pay more. Waste more.

But we can change that.

EWI locks in heat, cuts bills, and helps the planet - if done right.

Read more here:
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External Wall Insulation: More Than Just a Blanket for Your Home
Improve your home's energy efficiency with External Wall Insulation. Reduce heat loss, lower bills, and choose sustainable materials for a greener future.
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February 21, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Absolute peace. Peter Zumthor...
November 18, 2024 at 3:25 AM
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Three Trees Studio in Hampstead is a serene garden retreat designed around mature Silver Birch trees,blending architecture with nature.Curved walls and earthy materials harmonize with the landscape, while sustainable features like super-insulated walls, triple glazing, MVHR ensure comfort year-round
Exterior View: A single-storey garden studio nestled among mature Silver Birch trees in Hampstead, featuring curved earthy walls that blend seamlessly into the natural landscape. Interior View: Warm birch plywood interiors with curved walls, offering a cozy and tactile connection to nature. Interior View: Warm birch plywood interiors with curved walls, offering a cozy and tactile connection to nature. Sustainability Features: Rooflights bringing natural light into the studio, highlighting its eco-friendly design with super-insulated walls and triple glazing.
November 18, 2024 at 4:44 PM