Business Details
25 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architecture & Sustainable Design Solutions
Established in 2001, Design Engine Architects has built a reputation for delivering dynamic, award-winning architecture through a research-driven approach. Our practice combines technical excellence with a commitment to sustainability, evidenced by our ISO14001 certification. We foster a collaborative studio culture where design reviews and Friday Feedback sessions ensure collective wisdom shapes every project. With over 100 awards, including RIBA and Civic Trust accolades, we specialise in education, residential, infrastructure, and masterplanning projects.Our holistic design philosophy prioritises environmental performance, using passive systems to create buildings that mature with dignity. From concept to delivery, we maintain open dialogue with clients and stakeholders, ensuring every project exceeds expectations while adhering to rigorous sustainability standards.
Services
Architecture
Interiors
Masterplanning
Sustainability
Sector Expertise
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in architectural design and sustainability.
- Our ISO14001 certification demonstrates our commitment to environmental responsibility.
- Collaborative studio culture ensures diverse perspectives in every project.
- Award-winning portfolio spanning education, residential, and infrastructure sectors.
- Holistic design approach integrates sustainability from concept to completion.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 14001
Services
Architecture
We create robust, high-quality buildings that mature with dignity, integrating technical precision and environmental responsibility. Our designs prioritise user experience and public space impact, ensuring each project exceeds client expectations. With expertise across sectors, we deliver award-winning solutions from concept to completion.
Sustainability
Our ISO14001-certified approach embeds sustainability from the outset, using passive systems and first principles. We reduce environmental impact through material selection, energy efficiency, and holistic frameworks aligned with global accreditations. This ensures long-term ecological and economic benefits for every project.
Masterplanning
We develop living frameworks for development that balance short-term decisions with long-term visions. Our masterplans integrate infrastructure, public spaces, and environmental considerations, creating cohesive, future-ready communities tailored to site-specific contexts and client aspirations.
Interiors
We design functional, inspiring interiors that complement architectural vision. From new builds to adaptive reuse, our approach focuses on spatial quality, materiality, and user experience, ensuring seamless integration with the building's purpose and environmental goals.
Sector Expertise
We deliver tailored solutions across education, residential, infrastructure, and cultural sectors. Our diverse portfolio demonstrates adaptability in addressing unique challenges, from heritage contexts to cutting-edge educational facilities, always maintaining technical excellence and design integrity.
People
Richard Rose-Casemore
Co-Founder
Co-founded Design Engine Architects in 2001, bringing visionary leadership and a commitment to research-driven innovation. His expertise shapes the practice's award-winning approach to architectural design and sustainability.
Richard Jobson
Co-Founder
Co-founder with over two decades of experience in delivering complex architectural projects. His focus on technical resolution and client collaboration has established the firm's reputation for excellence in diverse sectors.
Rodney Graham
Co-Founder
Co-founder instrumental in fostering the studio's collaborative culture. His emphasis on democratic design processes and sustainability has driven the practice's success in achieving over 100 industry awards.
Questions
What sectors does Design Engine Architects specialise in?
We specialise in education, residential, infrastructure, and masterplanning projects, with award-winning expertise across diverse sectors including cultural, commercial, and heritage buildings.
How does the practice incorporate sustainability?
Our ISO14001-certified approach integrates sustainability from concept, using passive systems and holistic frameworks to ensure environmental responsibility without compromising design quality.
What is the design process?
We follow a six-stage process: Understand, Respond, Explore, Refine, Deliver, and Feedback, ensuring client collaboration and alignment with sustainability standards throughout.
Are you an equal opportunities employer?
Yes, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, fostering diversity and inclusion within our team and design approach.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, while based in the UK, we undertake projects globally, including recent work in Saudi Arabia, Poland, and Switzerland.
