Business Details
25 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architects in Winchester
Founded in 2001 by Richard Rose-Casemore, Richard Jobson, and Rodney Graham, Design Engine Architects is an award-winning practice dedicated to delivering dynamic, research-driven architecture. Our approach prioritises responsible innovation, combining high-quality design with technical excellence across diverse sectors including education, residential, and infrastructure. As an ISO14001-certified firm, we integrate sustainability into every project, from concept to completion, ensuring environmental responsibility without compromising aesthetic or functional value.Our collaborative studio culture fosters collective wisdom through design reviews and workshops, while our commitment to user-centric spaces has earned over 100 accolades, including RIBA and Civic Trust Awards. With studios in Winchester and Exeter, we serve clients globally, transforming complex briefs into buildings that tell stories and enhance communities.
Services
Architecture
Interiors
Masterplanning
Sector Expertise
Sustainability Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in architectural design and delivery
- Our ISO14001 certification demonstrates environmental management excellence
- We employ a collaborative studio culture with weekly design reviews
- Our projects have won over 100 awards including RIBA and Civic Trust Awards
- We integrate sustainability principles from initial design stages
Associations and certifications
- ISO14001
Services
Architecture
We create robust, context-sensitive buildings that mature with dignity. Our architectural approach combines material expertise with construction realities to deliver award-winning structures across education, residential, and infrastructure sectors. Each project integrates sustainability principles from initial concept stages.
Interiors
Our interior design service transforms both new and existing spaces. We specialise in creating functional environments that complement architectural exteriors, with expertise in educational facilities, commercial spaces, and residential renovations that enhance user experience and spatial efficiency.
Masterplanning
We develop comprehensive masterplans that balance short-term development with long-term vision. Our approach creates cohesive frameworks for growth, ensuring sustainable urban environments that respond to both current needs and future challenges across educational campuses and mixed-use developments.
Sustainability Consultancy
Our sustainability experts provide holistic environmental guidance throughout the design process. We implement passive systems and first-principles design to achieve sustainability accreditations, reducing carbon footprints while maintaining architectural integrity and user comfort across all project types.
Sector Expertise
We deliver tailored solutions across diverse sectors including education, residential, and infrastructure. Our cross-sector experience enables innovative problem-solving, applying best practices from different fields to create context-specific designs that exceed client expectations and industry standards.
People
Richard Rose-Casemore
Co-Founder
Co-founded Design Engine Architects in 2001 with a vision to deliver dynamic architecture through research-driven innovation. His leadership focuses on maintaining design excellence and fostering collaborative studio culture.
Richard Jobson
Co-Founder
Co-founder with over 20 years' experience in architectural design and delivery. Specialises in integrating sustainability principles into complex projects while maintaining technical excellence and design integrity.
Rodney Graham
Co-Founder
Co-established the practice in 2001, bringing expertise in project delivery and client relationship management. Focuses on ensuring projects meet both functional requirements and aesthetic aspirations across diverse sectors.
Questions
What architectural sectors do you specialise in?
We work across education, residential, infrastructure, and cultural sectors with particular expertise in universities, schools, and sustainable buildings.
How do you incorporate sustainability into designs?
We use passive systems, first-principles design, and our ISO14001 framework to integrate sustainability from initial concept stages without compromising architectural quality.
What awards has the practice won?
We've received over 100 awards including RIBA Stirling Midlist, Civic Trust Awards, and LEAF Sustainability Awards for our innovative designs.
Do you work internationally?
Yes, while based in the UK, we've completed projects in Saudi Arabia, Poland, Switzerland, and Malaysia alongside our domestic commissions.
What is your design process?
Our six-stage process includes understanding client needs, exploring radical solutions, refining designs through sustainability checks, and delivering with quality assurance throughout.
Reviews (1)
Zahir Malk
Oct 24, 2018
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Nice place and very nice staff. Enjoyed working with them. Picked a day when it was snowing to drive there.
