Studio DC has 3 strong themes which run throughout all aspects of our work:
Studio DC has 3 strong themes which run throughout all aspects of our work:
An expertise and interest in detailing allows us to really understand and control how a building is put together, developing unique construction methods which suit the specific requirements of each project, creating a beautifully finished final product.
The tactility of the finished product is extremely important and we are interested in exploring the innovative use of materials to adapt and enrich the spaces that we design..
We believe that all buildings must be carefully designed and developed in order to conserve energy throughout all aspects of their creation and their use – from the way day-lighting is utilized, to the embodied energy of materials used in their construction, and of course the thermal performance of the building envelope.
We are passionate about passive sustainable construction and have expertise in designing and detailing buildings to comply with PassivHaus, and Code for Sustainable Homes standards.
We believe that for a building to be truly sustainable it must be able to adapt to the constantly shifting needs of its users over time. The transformability of a building is something that we seek to achieve as we develop our architectural designs in close dialogue with our clients.
We strongly believe that one of the most important aspects of good architecture is its power to improve lives on a day to day basis not just through its carefully designed practical functions but also through its more abstract, transient qualities.
The poetic possibilities of architecture is something we pay very close attention to throughout the design process, such as the sculptural form of building elements; rhythm and composition, the modulation of natural daylight, relationship between interior and exterior, and the character of the materials used.
A bespoke architecture is created with a character and feel which is uniquely suited to the brief and the client.