Business Details
25 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architects in Winchester | Design Engine Architects
Established in 2001, Design Engine Architects has built a reputation for delivering dynamic, award-winning architecture that prioritises quality design and technical excellence. Our practice is founded on intensive research and responsible innovation, ensuring every project exceeds client expectations while addressing environmental responsibilities. With a collaborative team approach, we integrate sustainability into every aspect of our work, evidenced by our ISO14001 certification and numerous accolades including RIBA and Civic Trust Awards. Our portfolio spans education, residential, infrastructure, and cultural projects, reflecting our versatility and commitment to creating spaces that enhance human experiences.Through Friday Feedback sessions and design reviews, we foster a studio culture that values collective wisdom and continuous learning. Our holistic approach combines digital and physical model-making to refine designs, ensuring clarity and practicality from concept to completion. Recognised for over 100 awards, we remain dedicated to pushing architectural boundaries while maintaining transparency and ethical standards in all our endeavours.
Services
Architecture
Interiors
Masterplanning
Sustainability Consultancy
Modelmaking
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in architectural design across diverse sectors.
- Our ISO14001 certification demonstrates commitment to environmental management standards.
- We employ a holistic sustainability approach integrated from initial design stages.
- Award-winning practice with over 100 national and international accolades.
- Our collaborative design process involves clients throughout project development.
Associations and certifications
- ISO 14001
What people say
Award-winning designs
Sustainable solutions
Collaborative process
Technical excellence
Transformative spaces
Services
Architecture
We create robust architectural solutions that mature with dignity, combining material expertise with functional requirements. Our designs prioritise environmental performance while maintaining aesthetic integrity. Projects range from educational institutions to private residences, always delivering technically sophisticated buildings that enhance their surroundings.
Sustainability Consultancy
Our ISO14001-certified approach integrates sustainability from initial design stages. We focus on passive systems and first-principles design to reduce environmental impact. This framework enables projects to achieve multiple sustainability accreditations while maintaining architectural excellence and functionality.
Masterplanning
We develop living masterplans that balance short-term development with long-term vision. Our approach considers environmental context, cultural heritage, and future adaptability. This ensures cohesive development that enhances both built and natural environments across educational campuses and urban spaces.
Interiors
Our interior designs extend architectural principles to create cohesive internal spaces. We specialise in both new-build interiors and adaptive reuse projects, maintaining the same rigorous design standards. This includes specialist environments like science labs, performance spaces, and heritage-sensitive renovations.
Modelmaking
We employ physical and digital model-making throughout the design process. From early concept maquettes to detailed presentation models, this approach tests spatial relationships and construction details. This hands-on methodology reduces risks and enhances design clarity for clients and stakeholders.
People
Richard Rose-Casemore
Co-Founder
Co-founded Design Engine Architects in 2001 with a vision to deliver architecture that combines technical excellence with environmental responsibility. His leadership focuses on maintaining design integrity across diverse projects while fostering a collaborative studio culture.
Richard Jobson
Co-Founder
As co-founder, Richard drives the practice's commitment to research-led design. He oversees project delivery across sectors, ensuring each project meets the firm's high standards for sustainability and architectural innovation through rigorous technical resolution.
Rodney Graham
Co-Founder
Co-founder responsible for shaping the practice's design philosophy. He champions the integration of sustainability with architectural expression, guiding projects from concept to completion while maintaining the firm's award-winning design ethos.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive architectural services including building design, masterplanning, interior design, sustainability consultancy, and model-making across education, residential, and commercial sectors.
How do you incorporate sustainability into designs?
As ISO14001-certified architects, we integrate sustainability from initial design using passive systems and first-principles thinking. Our framework addresses environmental performance while maintaining architectural quality and functionality.
What sectors do you specialise in?
We work across education, residential, infrastructure, and cultural sectors with particular expertise in universities, schools, and heritage-sensitive projects, evidenced by our numerous sector-specific awards.
How do you approach the design process?
Our six-stage process includes understanding client needs, exploring radical solutions, refining designs through collaboration, and continuous feedback. This ensures clarity from complex briefs while maintaining sustainability standards.
Can you handle international projects?
Yes, we've completed projects in Saudi Arabia, Poland, and Switzerland alongside UK work. Our experience with diverse cultural contexts ensures successful delivery across different regulatory and environmental conditions.
