Robert Dye Architects was formed in 1990 and soon afterwards was selected by the Architecture Foundation as one of Britain´s best young architecture practices. Two decades on, RDA has secured its reputation as outstanding residential architects; having won several design awards including the RIBA Manser Medal (for the best new one-off house), the CEDIA award (in the press known as the Oscars of the home technology awards) and winner of Best Residential Design in the 2014 Daily Telegraph H&R awards.
We use strategies that are simple and straightforward to capture the best potential of a site, while drawing on a language of craftsmanship and material understanding. Together, we create an architecture that brings artisanal expertise into contemporary relevance. – RDA
Through the academic experience of our Urban Design unit at the Bartlett, the design of an individual house is responsive to the scale of the wider city and landscape. – RDA
Robert Dye Architects is a Chartered Practice with the Royal Institute of British Architects.
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Robert founded the practice in 1990 after eight years working for the legendary Sir James Stirling. Adrenaline and fantasy get him through the week and he hopes that his buildings will make good ruins one day. He once gave directions to David Bowie for one of his first pub gigs. Thirty years on, he’s still spotting talent and showing them the way.
Before joining Robert Dye Architects Jason worked in Berlin but he has put an end to his globe-trotting ways and two decades later he is still with us. Despite the accent, he isn’t really Canadian.
Architectural Assistant (Part I)
Maddie is an advanced Part 1. She has said she’s a chameleon but we disagree as she doesn’t like insects – although she is always on the hunt for someone new (to chat with) and little escapes her. She speaks 4.5 languages, which is lucky given that she has a Romanian work-ethic, Swiss punctuality, Italian passion – even some spanish in there somewhere (although she’s yet to grasp the genius of Pep).
Architect
Jonathan (Jon) is part Viking with a dash of home counties, strong as an ox and yet balletic. When not up a mountain he’s rampaging through our construction sites – with strength and personality. Fun fact: he has the same amount of facial hair as the hair on his head, which makes it difficult to know if he’s looking at you or not.
Architectural Assistant (Part I)
After a year of urban research in Cairo and a Bachelor’s from Cambridge, Cody has joined us for her Part I placement. With dual English and Canadian citizenship—and having lived in France, Tanzania, Egypt, and Nigeria—we’re honestly not sure where she’s from… and, to be fair, we’re not entirely convinced she knows either. But wherever she’s from, we’re just happy she’s here.
Architectural Trainee
Sammy in his year out of school went to Australia and gained a Bear Grylls alter-ego wrestling sea crocodiles. Returning to the office post-adventures with a pony tail and a deep tan, to his dismay, he would not be taken seriously. His favourite part of the day is collecting his boss’ mystery lunch as he is the dedicated Sandwich Boy, shout out to Shug the Game (https://www.shugthegame.com)