About
Studio24 is a design-focused practice with extensive experience in designing and delivering projects for both new builds and existing structures. Our approach is rooted in sustainability, emphasising modern construction techniques while thoughtfully incorporating traditional materials. At the heart of our creative process is the aim to give sites and buildings a fresh start, integrating contemporary design concepts to reuse, repurpose, adapt, remodel, or regenerate spaces in harmony with their local context.
As a small practice, every commission holds significant value, allowing us to provide a personal level of service regardless of project size. We work closely with our clients and collaborators, listening attentively to craft designs that harmonise client needs with environmental considerations.
Our focus on essential qualities of simplicity, natural light, and human scale are carefully distilled alongside function, orientation, site geometry, shelter, and energy efficiency. By focusing on these core design aspects, we create resilient buildings that rely less on artificial interventions, to embody thoughtful, sustainable design.
Projects demand a shared commitment, and at Studio24, we seek to collaborate with like-minded individuals who share our vision. Together, we strive to create meaningful, healthy, and uplifting design that goes beyond function and engages with a building process to deliver spaces that enrich and inspire our clients' lives, and other users.
Design services
As an RIBA chartered practice, our design process is undertaken in a sequence of work stages that help clients' plan ahead, manage demands and guide design decisions that determine design quality, help manage budgets and time.
Typical services we can provide:
- Preparation of project brief/s
- Pre-purchase building design appraisals
- Feasibility studies
- Concept design
- Planning applications and agency
- Design development and review
- Technical design and co-ordination
- Construction information
- Building contract administration
- Self-builder assistance
Building and development are complex endeavors that require significant investments of time, resources, and effort. We bring our expertise and project knowledge to offer proactive, impartial support across all stages of design. Early engagement with us is highly recommended to ensure the best outcomes.
Recent project experience:
- Small site development
- Residential design
- Gap sites
- Mixed use buildings
- Reuse and building adaptation
- Micro-communities
- Repurposing, remodelling and extensions
- Retrofit
- Bespoke houses and multi-generational living
- Low energy building design
- Change of Use
Quality
At Studio24 Architects, we define design quality through three key measures: cognitive appreciation, emotional engagement, and a clear sense of purpose.
We are dedicated to offering clients an informative, engaging, and professional design experience. Adhering to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Code of Professional Conduct, our project architects are registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB). As an RIBA Chartered Practice, we provide new clients with the confidence and assurance that our commitment to design excellence, professional service, and project delivery is both accountable and of the highest standard.
Studio
Studio24 architects was established in 2012 by Mark Richards, a Chartered Architect with extensive experience in architectural design and project delivery. His career spans international design practices, where he has led and designed large-scale projects in both the UK and abroad. Mark has a strong interest in blending building typologies, environmentally conscious design, and simplifying complex challenges.
In 2017-18, Mark served as the RIBA-elected member of the Cambridge City Design Review Panel and continues to support the local RIBA chapter, the Cambridge Association of Architects.